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Elderly
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Elderly struggle to get food delivery during lockdown
The list, given to supermarkets earlier this month, includes the people who the government considers ‘extremely vulnerable’ to…
Bournemouth couple escape fire
A fire broke out this morning at the residence of an elderly couple in Bournemouth forcing them to…
Cuts force elderly to stay at home
75 elderly people living in Poole are no longer eligible for social care services, according to Poole’s Local Involvement Network (LINk) report.
‘Keep warm’ grant for elderly in Dorset
Last winter in Dorset 269 vulnerable people died from preventable cold weather related illnesses and a further 1,600 were hospitalized. This year the Dorset Community Foundation is awarding grants in order to prevent a similar occurrence.
Charity hosts fundraising breakfast
A charity in Bournemouth that works to help people affected by social isolation is holding a fundraising breakfast this Saturday.
Faithworks Wessex is a local group that works with people at risk of becoming isolated from society, including the homeless, the elderly, the bereaved, or those caring for someone.
