Dorset Echo | Campaigns

Transplant hope for Portland dad

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:52:31 +0000

Portland dad Barry Kenneally is hopeful a life-changing transplant operation could come sooner rather than later after two close calls.

Weldmar aims to develop educational links

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:10:00 +0000

PLANS are in the pipeline to develop educational links between a Dorset hospice, other hospices and a university in the south west.

Bright sparks raise £900 for Weldmar campaign

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:32:27 +0000

FUNDRAISERS handed over proceeds after an explosive extravaganza in Weymouth.

National Wealth Service for Dorset health chiefs

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:44:40 +0000

SALARIES paid to NHS chiefs in Dorset have come under fire from pressure groups and protestors.

Weymouth's Balti House boss backs Weldmar appeal

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:10:00 +0000

A RESTAURATEUR who regularly donates proceeds into a charity fund has given a £200 boost to a ‘worthy cause’ in Dorset.

Weymouth hotelier fears he may lose foot

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:30:00 +0000

A HOTELIER faces having his foot amputated after an allegation of misdiagnosis at Dorset County Hospital.

Cancer sufferers march to support hospital unit

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:10:00 +0000

CANCER sufferers and survivors marched en masse to hammer home the message that women need a breast cancer unit in Dorchester.

Dorset County Hospital told to clean up its act

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:30:00 +0000

INSPECTORS were confronted with filthy wards during a spot-check at Dorset County Hospital.

West Dorset: Call for inquiry into financial management of Dorset County Hospital

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:22:29 +0000

BRIDPORT councillor and Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for South Dorset Ros Kayes is calling for an inquiry into the financial management Dorset County Hospital as it heads for a £7.5million deficit.

Fears for Dorset County Hospital breast cancer unit

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:43:30 +0000

FEARS that the breast cancer unit will be moved from Dorset County Hospital have sparked protest plans.