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‘Heartless’ – seriously ill pensioner slams NPA over dialysis plans for home

‘Heartless’ – seriously ill pensioner slams NPA over dialysis plans for home

‘Heartless’ – seriously ill pensioner slams NPA over dialysis plans for home

An ill pensioner who wants a loft conversion for medical equipment has slammed a Forest authority after being told his plans would likely be refused.


Swimming club saved from closure

Swimming club saved from closure

Swimming club saved from closure

An under-threat swimming club has been given a reprieve after the operators of the New Forest’s leisure centres went back on their plans.

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Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust awarded an NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust awarded an NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust awarded an NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust was awarded an NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award recognising the “physical and emotional” support it gives staff.


Social worker at Macmillan Unit in Christchurch nominated for national award for her “passion” for helping young people

Social worker at Macmillan Unit in Christchurch nominated for national award for her “passion” for helping young people

Social worker at Macmillan Unit in Christchurch nominated for national award for her “passion” for helping young people

A social worker has been nominated for a national award recognising her “passion” for working with young people who are affected by cancer.


‘Devastating’ – 130-year-old town swimming club to fold after leisure club decision

‘Devastating’ – 130-year-old town swimming club to fold after leisure club decision

‘Devastating’ – 130-year-old town swimming club to fold after leisure club decision

It’s a move branded “devastating” by the town mayor.

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Plea for help as hospice faces ‘uncertain future’

Plea for help as hospice faces ‘uncertain future’

Plea for help as hospice faces ‘uncertain future’

Lymington’s Oakhaven Hospice is appealing for public help as it faces a ‘perfect storm’ of a cashflow crisis.

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Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

There are fears Paris’ bedbug infestation may cross the Channel – but what are they, how do you remove them and why are transport companies on alert?

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Care home told to improve management

Care home told to improve management

Care home told to improve management

Managers at a Forest care home have been told they need to make improvements following a Care Quality Commission inspection.


Countdown to have say on plans which could close care homes

Countdown to have say on plans which could close care homes

Countdown to have say on plans which could close care homes

Residents are being reminded to have their say on controversial plans which could close a popular care home in Lymington.


Plea to patients as fresh NHS strikes start

Plea to patients as fresh NHS strikes start

Plea to patients as fresh NHS strikes start

Residents in need of healthcare have been urged to avoid NHS emergency departments unless the situation is life-threatening, amid fresh strikes.

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Forest swimming clubs row – leisure centre operator ‘wants to collaborate’

Forest swimming clubs row – leisure centre operator ‘wants to collaborate’

Forest swimming clubs row – leisure centre operator ‘wants to collaborate’

The operator of New Forest leisure centres now wants to collaborate with swimming clubs it was set to kick out.


New Milton care agency fined £10,000 over illegal workers

New Milton care agency fined £10,000 over illegal workers

New Milton care agency fined £10,000 over illegal workers

A New Milton care recruitment agency has been fined £10,000 for employing illegal workers.


Choose appropriate care, says NHS ahead of strikes

Choose appropriate care, says NHS ahead of strikes

Choose appropriate care, says NHS ahead of strikes

The NHS is warning Hampshire residents of increased pressure on services ahead of large scale industrial action beginning tomorrow (Tuesday).


Food donation charity’s plea in wake of ‘unprecedented demand’

Food donation charity’s plea in wake of ‘unprecedented demand’

Food donation charity’s plea in wake of ‘unprecedented demand’

Food producers and retailers are being sought to help a Totton-based charity which donates surplus products to those in need.


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