Local solicitor, Chris Keenan from Humphries Kirk issues warning following FCA’s call to turn lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) fully digital · Proposals would remove the need for a physical ‘wet signature’ · Solicitors say this could lead to a drastic increase in cases of financial abuse Local solicitor...
Dorset Council declared a climate and ecological emergency in May 2019. Sincethen they have been gathering facts and writing a strategy and action plan. The Strategy and Action plan are now out for public consultation until 20th January 2021.
Dorset Action with a range of partner organisations have come together to hold online People’s Assemblies to help people have...
Her family didn't make it to her bedside.
They were not even told she was at the brink of death, and they certainly didn't have a private jet to get there quick enough.
Elsie died alone in her bed. When her family got there they discovered that she was still lying...
A Bournemouth retiree has used much of his life savings to create a New Security Device after reliving childhood horrors of a terrifying break-in at home more than half a century ago.
Gordon Forrester recalled how as a 10-year-old he protected his mother as someone broke down their front door...
If you want to stop someone from chatting you up or engaging in conversation with you, here are some polite and effective ways to do so:
Direct Approach: Be honest and upfront about not being interested. A simple "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in chatting right now" can be...
At 6.36pm on Thursday 19 April 2018 Dorset Police received a report of a body found in the River Stour at Charlton Marshall.
The body has now been identified as missing Blandford man Andrew Latcham. His family has been informed and the coroner has been notified.
Andrew, aged 70, had been...
People with coughs and colds should avoid seeing elderly relatives to protect them from a surge in winter viruses, health officials have advised.
The message from experts is: if you feel unwell, stay at home.
The guidance was issued as Britons prepare for their least restricted Christmas since COVID curbs and subsequent guidance...
The Dorsetbased National Award winning business Domestic Angels, has congratulated Esther Rantzen on founding The Silver Line, the recently launched free telephone helpline for the silver generation. The service offers telephone befriending aiming to combat loneliness and to give older people a point of contact where they can access...
A DORSET care home brushed up on its 'owl-gebra' for a flying visit by three birds of prey. Residents at Colten Care's Amberwood House in Ferndown were introduced to a barn owl called Luna; Gizmo, awhite faced African scops owl, and Misty, a 12-week-old Chaco owl. They were brought...
Bailey’s story shared for Young Carers Action Day on 16th March
It’s Young Carers Action Day on 16th March and Carer Support Dorset are raising awareness by sharing the story of one of our sister charities former young carer Bailey, who went from a young adult carer to a job working with us to support carers themselves.
Across the UK, thousands of young people...
