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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...
BRITISH Armed Forces veterans’ exploits during National Service 60 years ago is at the centre of an innovative UK-wide new heritage project. 15 former servicemen from Dorset as well as men from Wales and the Northwest who served in Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and Iraq, tells their stories in a National...
Many of us have experienced technophobes and this made me giggle. ‘Please make this shareable.' ‘I can’t. This is a private Facebook group.' ‘So how can I share it then?‘ 'You can’t. This is a private Facebook group.' ‘Why not? Where’s the ‘Share’ button gone? Is there a problem with Facebook?’ ‘No. Facebook is functioning...
I retired at age 55. That was 8 years ago. Here are some of the things I noticed and learned. Retirement is not like vacation. In retirement you have a different relationship with time. Vacations are usually time limited and you are aware of this while on vacation. The realization...
Dorset Council has submitted its bid for the Government’s Bus Back Better £3 billion fund to revitalise the nation’s bus services. In March the Government launched Bus Back Better, a new National Bus Strategy for England with aims to rejuvenate local bus services by making them: More attractive for passengersMore affordableEasier...
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...
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...
The colour scheme, fabric textures and even the layout of a home can vastly improve the wellbeing of vulnerable older people in Dorset, say experts from the care provider Agincare. Based on their expertise, Agincare have compiled some fascinating home improvement and interior design tips that can...
A fantastic new idea for Halloween during this Covid-19 pandemic. ???? STAY SAFE ???? We all shared rainbows in our windows to support our NHS and Carers, we could do the same with pumpkins, creating a pumpkin trail. Children can then go on a pumpkin hunt in fancy dress around their...
Dorset Council and key partners are working to together to make sure residents can get help to continue to live independently in their homes.   Volunteers from Age UK North South & West Dorset make calls to vulnerable people and, with consent, can refer them to the Dorset Council’s reablement services. The council has...