Health
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.
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Find your nearest NHS hospital, GP, dentist, pharmacist or optician
Select a service and enter your postcode to locate NHS health services near your home.
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Do 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.
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Health 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.
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Occupational therapy
Occupational therapists work with people with disabilities. They help them overcome the effect their particular disability has on everyday living.
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Residential care - adult
Are you over 50 and in need of housing or considering you future housing options?
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Domestic violence and abuse
There is a growing awareness of domestic violence and abuse as a major social problem.
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Health and safety - accident reporting
Employers have a duty to report certain accidents arising out of work activities.
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Health 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.
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Hospitalisation - 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.
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'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.
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Seasonal 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.
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Self-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.
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Drug 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.
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Stroke 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.
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Fire safety
Find out about general fire safety information in Dorset.


