A palliative nurse has identified the 5 top regrets that her patients had when looking back over their lives. None are necessarily surprising accept for the fact that most of us could avoid those regrets by acting while we are able. See article Contact us here at Dorset Eye or...
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...
In today’s modern world, it seems like everyone has access to the World Wide Web. For seniors, the opportunity for internet use is booming. In fact, the recent use of internet in the 65+ age group increased by 68.7% since 2011, according to the U.K. National Statistics. The internet offers a...
Police in Blandford are concerned for the welfare of 70-year-old Andrew Latcham. He has been missing since around 3:30am this morning (Saturday 30 December), when he was seen on CCTV leaving supported accommodation on Park Road in Blandford Forum. He last spoke to carers at the home at 6:30pm...
At a time when almost one million carers, older, disabled and sick people are not receiving the care and support they need, the Care Bill is currently meandering its way through the chambers of Westminster. It is described as:"A Bill to reform the law relating to care and support...
Leading doctors have claimed that hospitals could be depriving elderly patients of food and drink so they die more quickly to cut costs and free up bed spaces. Every year, thousands of terminally ill people are placed on a 'care pathway' to quicken the ends of their lives. But,...
A new season of programmes starting today on BBC – When I'm 65 – is tackling the subject of ageing. The season will be using some of the UK's best-known faces to confront the issue of our ever-ageing population and the everyday situations and hurdles they encounter. Find out...
We are a campaign group that fights the injustice done to all women born in the 1950s affected by the changes to the State Pension Law (1995/2011 Acts).​​ The 1995 Conservative Government’s Pension Act included plans to increase women’s SPA (State Pension Age) to 65, the same as men’s. WASPI agrees with...
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...
