News and reports

We hear from Liv, our volunteer Young Listener, about her experience of being part of the project so far, while also employed as a support worker.

Wessex Cancer Alliance, working alongside Wessex Voices and Healthwatch Dorset have launched a new project called ‘Our Cancer Our Way’.

People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.

With Dementia Action Week upon us, our volunteer Emerald shares her experience of having a relative with a form of Alzheimer’s disease.

We announce the areas of health and social care that we will investigate this year to make sure that local people’s views and experiences are used to drive and support improvements in services.

We ran a public feedback campaign asking people to share their views and experiences of the county’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Our Volunteer Officer Holly Drinkwater shares her experience of working as a Community Action Network volunteer marshal at a vaccination centre in Bournemouth.

We have launched a new public survey asking people to share their views and experiences of the county’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Our volunteer, Richie (who is studying a Masters in Nutrition and Behaviour at Bournemouth University), explores the signs of eating disorders and how to get help.

A call out for young volunteers age 16-25. Join us and help make Dorset’s health and care services work better for young people.

This week (11-17 January) is all about raising awareness of obesity, how it affects our health, and what we can do to improve the nation’s collective wellbeing.

What’s it like being a young person using health, social care and wellbeing services in Dorset, and what changes do young people want to see?