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DORSET’S 111 patient helpline where services needed has improved its overall rating improving. following the latest inspection by Staff were supported more, the national care watchdog. but the inspectors did note ’s The non-emergency service that while morale was up, it had was judged ‘good’ by the Care recently been detrimentally

Quality Commission (CQC) affected by “recent changes Firewood having been rated ‘requires in the service provision and improvement’ in 2016 when two uncertainty of the imminent Firewood Open Day of its areas — whether it was tendering result regarding the effective and well-led — were contract”. Come & see how we prepare, store, found to be below par. The 24-hour telephone line season our award winning firewood. At the latest inspection the is run by the South Western CQC only looked into the two Ambulance Service NHS Special Offers Available on The Day areas that previously had been Foundation Trust (SWASFT) We are easy to find at:- graded below standards and and serves a population of 1.3m found both were now good, people living in Dorset who Walkford Farm justifying the overall rating need non-emergency medical bump. Walkford Lane advice over the phone. Inspectors said that the Walkford It is free and is supported percentage of calls being by highly trained advisers as BH25 5NH answered within 60 seconds had well as experienced nurses and been consistently better than Sat 30th paramedics, who provide health the national and local averages June Rescued Dottie’s information or assurance as to since November last year, while 10.00am- call back systems had improved what callers should do next. and were more responsive to Ken Wenman, SWASFT chief 2.00pm callers’ needs. executive, congratulated his staff, adding: “This is a fantastic Complaints had been Contact us on 01425 482509 achievement and is the result of leap to stardom reduced and there was a low www.EnglandsFirewood.co.uk level of serious incidents. The a lot of hard work by everyone into such a little star. I am so inspectors were impressed by involved in delivering this Jack Russell cross is thrilled with her. how staff from the ditched 111 service.” “The beauty of agility is that Cornwall service were switched Ruth Rankine, CQC deputy signed up for Great it showcases relationship and to Dorset’s team. chief inspector of general Britain agility team talent. It’s open to everyone They also noted the service practice, said: “People who at every level and isn’t about had introduced systems call the NHS 111 service are BY CHARLOTTE BAKER having a pedigree dog. to monitor and maintain entitled to quick and easy Follow us on social media “Dottie is so special to me compliance with the NHS access to healthcare advice but we could not have achieved Pathways licence, and engaged and information, or access to A DOG rescued by a anything without the amazing urgent attention when that’s woman has transformed into an support of the all the special with external organisations to agility star, with a helping hand vets at Seadown, especially Rita obtain feedback to evidence appropriate.” from a local veterinary practice. Mesquita. When no one else Rescue pup Dottie was would come forward to sponsor found wandering the streets Dottie competing at Crufts me, it was a mark of true loyalty, trust and a wonderful of Limerick, Ireland, aged just Agility Championships, held in eight months and was adopted relationship that they helped Italy last month. me and the team. by Hythe resident Linda Evans Although a last-minute injury (pictured left). “In the meantime, for Dottie, meant Dottie was unable to Nine years later and the agility is just a game we play a compete, the pair are still pair have achieved countless couple of times a week — when aiming for several prestigious successes in the sport of dog we’re not out on the Forest, finding smelly stuff to roll in!” agility, where handlers and their events in 2018, including the Practice director Kate canine companions negotiate Olympia International semi- McMorris, who is pictured an obstacle course at lightning finals in August at Rockingham Castle, Northants. (centre) with colleague Rita pace. Mesquita, said: “Seadown were Linda and Dottie — a Jack Linda has been supported with Dottie’s care by Seadown honoured to be sponsoring the Russell cross — have won GB agility team by providing Vets in Hythe, and the practice several national finals, and their new shirts. even competed at Crufts and stepped in to sponsor the “Linda has been a long- Olympia International Show in entire GB team for the World standing client of ours, and London. Championships. when she approached us, we This year they were selected Linda told the A&T: “Who’d were very happy to help Dottie, Mondays to compete for Great Britain have thought a £90 rescue from who after a hard start in life has Opens soon (02/07/2018) for the first time at the World Ireland would have developed proved to be a little star.” The Centre 7:30pm Belinda 07970 949407 The Lymington Centre, New Street, Pre-school appealing for support Lymington, , SO41 9BQ Belinda Neal is A PRE-SCHOOL for children local companies, organisations, plan to help them achieve with special needs is appealing friends, supporters and the their maximum potential. The Baptist Church 5:30pm and 7:30pm for help from local businesses community whether they can youngsters have a wide variety Kathy 07528 832540 set to share her and organisations with the support us”, said the charity’s of conditions including autism New Milton Baptist Church, 90 Old Milton Road, desperately-needed renovation chairman Catherine Bowell. of its premises. “We are looking to replace our and Down’s syndrome. New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DX “We are totally dependent on slimming success First Opportunities based at kitchen section as it is no longer community support to be able Ashley Junior School says its fit for purpose and our flooring Tuesdays kitchen is not fit for purpose to ensure our children have as to offer this essential service,” Bashley Village Hall 9:00am and 11:00am A slimmer who gained control of her eating and its play therapy room much messy play opportunity Catherine said. habits and fi nally found the eating plan that for youngsters with various as possible, and to redecorate Anyone who is able to help Janice 01425 270714 conditions, some life-limiting, our play therapy room.” would enable her to remain comfortable and or fundraise for new toys or Bashley Village Hall, Bashley Road, Bashley needs updating with new The charity offers children (New Milton), Hampshire, BH25 5RY happy in her own skin FOREVER is now using her equipment and toys. and their families vital therapy equipment can call 01425 629632 or email firstopps@ success, coupled with her passionate “We are launching a and support, ensuring each Womens Institute Hall 6:00pm fundraising initiative asking child has an individual therapy hotmail.com enthusiasm, to help other people change their Michelle 07795275633 lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too. Womens Institute Hall, Ashley Lane, Hordle (Lymington), Hampshire, SO41 0GA Belinda Neal joined her local in with me and my family’s Slimming World group in New lifestyle and it works. Having Wednesdays Milton 22 months ago and completed my training I now Village Hall 9:30am dropped from 10st 2lbs to 8st have the knowledge, and 9lbs in 8 months. understanding to go with my Tina 01425 277946 experience and boundless Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Belinda has now trained as a empathy and support. It will Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RY Consultant for Slimming be such a privilege for me to World, the UK’s largest be able to pass this on and New Milton Community Centre 6:30pm group-based weight loss guide my members on their Michelle 07795275633 organisation, at their national hugely exciting and rewarding New Milton Community Centre, Osborne Road, training academy in Derby- weight loss journey.” shire. She is all set to open New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6EA her own group in Lymington “Support is really the most at The Lymington Centre on important thing. It all starts The United Reformed Church 6:30pm Monday 2nd July at 7.30p.m. with feeling that you’re not Jon 07946143849 alone. I couldn’t have lost the The United Reformed Church, High The latest government fi gures weight without the weekly Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AG reveal that around one in four help, encouragement and adults are obese and it is understanding of my own estimated that, by 2034, this Consultant and group. As Thursdays will increase to one in three. someone who has lost weight The Guide Hut 9:30am Belinda says her new role has and is continuing my weight Michelle 07795275633 never been more important. loss journey, I know the The Guide Hut, Priestlands She says: “Obesity is becom- challenges people can face, Road, Pennington, Lymington, ing such a huge issue across which is why, along with the Hampshire, SO41 8HY the UK. When I fi rst joined group, I will be there to Slimming World as a member, support every one of my The United Reformed I never dreamed that I would members all the way to their Church end up becoming a Consult- chosen target weight. Setting 5:30pm and 7:30pm ant but now I just can’t wait targets, sharing recipes and other ideas, and working Jon 07946143849 to get started. In today’s society, with so many together as a group to The United Reformed Church, confl icting opinions about overcome challenges and High Street, Lymington, healthy eating, weight and celebrate success is so Hampshire, SO41 9AG exercise, it is easy to become important to a successful overwhelmed about what is journey. That’s why, at my best. Food and fi tness is Slimming World group, Saturdays thrust at us from every angle there’ll be tons of support, New Milton Memorial and can leave many in a sea encouragement and fun.” Centre 9:00am of confusion and misery. “Like a lot of slimmers, I had Kathy 07528 832540 Having found an eating plan tried to lose weight so many New Milton Memorial that has enabled me to loose times before by following Centre, White eld Road, New weight and now maintain a numerous diets but they were Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DE healthy weight is life never sustainable because I’d enhancing. It is super easy to always get tired of restricting follow, it makes sense, it fi ts what I ate. Local Career opportunities available. For details please contact P.J.Putt: Belinda’s Slimming World group will be held at The 07862727743 Lymington Centre every Monday evening at 7.30p.m. from 2nd July. For more information or to join Belinda’s group please do not hesitate to drop a text or give her a ring so that she can meet you at the door. - 07970 949407 Alternatively, come along and meet her there. For more information about Slimming World visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or call 0344 897 8000.