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Advice about giving blood, health and safety in the workplace and stroke awareness. You can also view information about drug and alcohol services and guidance for domestic abuse.

  • NHS logo: Link to Find your nearest NHS hospital, GP, dentist, pharmacist or opticianFind your nearest NHS hospital, GP, dentist, pharmacist or optician

    Select a service and enter your postcode to locate NHS health services near your home.

  • National Blood Service: Link to Do something amazing, give bloodDo something amazing, give blood

    We need more blood donors! Five out of 100. That's how few people who could give blood actually do. Yet giving blood couldn't be easier, it's quick, simple and safe and all that most people feel is the satisfaction that they are helping to save lives.

  • Health walks: Link to Health walksHealth walks

    Regular short guided health walks take place every week throughout Dorset to help keep you fit and healthy. These free walks offer a great opportunity to get out in the fresh air and meet new people.

  • iStock - Elderly resident chatting to carer: Link to Occupational therapyOccupational therapy

    Occupational therapists work with people with disabilities. They help them overcome the effect their particular disability has on everyday living.

  • Lady with flowers: Link to Residential care - adultResidential care - adult

    Are you over 50 and in need of housing or considering you future housing options?

  • domestic violence ribbon logo: Link to Domestic violence and abuseDomestic violence and abuse

    There is a growing awareness of domestic violence and abuse as a major social problem.

  • iStock - Paperwork: Link to Health and safety - accident reportingHealth and safety - accident reporting

    Employers have a duty to report certain accidents arising out of work activities.

  • man cleaning the floor with mop: Link to Health and safety at work - regulation and inspectionHealth and safety at work - regulation and inspection

    Workplaces are inspected to consider compliance with health, safety and welfare laws in place to protect employees, contractors, visitors and the public.

  • hospital bed: Link to Hospitalisation - help returning homeHospitalisation - help returning home

    Adult and Community Services social work teams are based within the Dorset County, Poole, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust Hospitals.

  • Just add water: Link to 'Stay Healthy - Just Add Water''Stay Healthy - Just Add Water'

    National First - NHS Dorset and Dorset County Council are working in partnership with many other organisations to improve the health of the county. Water is vital to our health and most of us do not drink enough.

  • Man blowing nose: Link to Seasonal flu, swine flu or the Norovirus informationSeasonal flu, swine flu or the Norovirus information

    Seasonal flu, swine flu or the Norovirus can affect anyone. Its important to know how to protect yourself and others and what to do if you have seasonal flu, swine flu or the Norovirus.

  • iStock - Pile of publications: Link to Self-care bookletSelf-care booklet

    This booklet provides 24 pages of useful medical and psychological thoughts and tips on how to improve your self-care.

  • Arts and Health Dorset Network

    An online resource for health providers and arts organisations.

  • Privacy, Dignity and Respect

    NHS Dorset and Dorset County Council are committed to ensuring that people who use the services we commission, purchase and provide experience a service which protects their privacy and treats them with dignity and respect.

  • iStock - Information logo: Link to Drug and alcohol information and servicesDrug and alcohol information and services

    Drugs and alcohol can affect the lives of the people who use them and the people around them, including families and communities. This section provides links to national and local drug and alcohol agencies.

  • Stroke fast: Link to Stroke ServicesStroke Services

    Our strategy for stroke has been developed in response to information obtained through extensive consultation with the third sector and people affected by stroke across the county.

  • Shaping HealthWatch

    All Local Authorities in England who provide Adult Social Care services have been given the project of a new service called HealthWatch from April 2013.

  • Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Logo: Link to Fire safetyFire safety

    Find out about general fire safety information in Dorset.

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