News and reports

Our new report advocates that Dorset’s community mental health services could learn and improve if they listen to the views of the people who need their support.

Working together to improve mental health support in our community.

Our Engagement Officer Lucy Cribb shares her experience of spending time with HealthBus in Bournemouth.

A vaccine which protects against COVID-19 is being distributed in the UK today as part of the biggest mass vaccination campaign in NHS history.

Our Steering Group member, Richard Selby, shares his experience of volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our report reveals local people’s experiences of health and social care during the first six months of COVID-19.

Our new report shares local people’s experiences of health and social care during the first six months of the coronavirus pandemic.

We have been recognised in a prestigious national awards scheme for helping local young people raise awareness of what it is like to live with type one diabetes.

Our volunteer, Richie, explores the relationship between stress and food by looking at some recent scientific findings and useful resources related to mindfulness, weight-management and food availability.

10 October was World Mental Health Day, and we took this opportunity to explore the relationship between diet and mental health by speaking to our volunteer, Richie.

Healthwatch Dorset has been nominated for a prestigious national award for helping local young people to raise awareness of what it is like to live with type one diabetes.

Local people share their mental health stories to raise awareness of the challenges people face and the support that makes all the difference – especially the value of talking.