Health

A care home in Hythe has been rated “good” across the board following its latest Care Quality Commission inspection.

‘They are in our air, water and food’: How microplastics may be silently impacting your health

Five ways to manage your snoring from Asda’s online doctor.

A home care service received a glowing report in its first assessment by the Care Quality Commission.

If you believe you have long Covid you are not alone - one in 10 people think the same.

Complaints about a Poulner mobile home park resident allegedly keeping a large number of animals are being investigated.

One of Bashley FC’s “most loyal” volunteer ground staff suffered a suspected heart attack at the team’s match on last night against Thatcham Town.

At least one person needed hospital treatment after a chemical emergency at a New Milton holiday park.

Plans have been put forward for a public petanque pitch on Milford seafront.

If Dry January is going well, just think how much 12 months off the booze will help your body.

A man who has suffered from glaucoma since birth was told he must wait 21 months for his next appointment with an eye specialist.

A care home in Hythe has been praised by inspectors for “fun and inclusive environment” it offers.

New social groups for elderly people to socialise and make new friends have been launched by Age Concern in partnership with Sovereign Network Group.

People eligible for a Covid-19 or flu vaccination are being reminded it’s not too late to come forward amid rising levels of illness.

A Ringwood man who became a compulsive gambler and shopper after being prescribed a medication has received a £70,000 settlement from his GP.

A New Forest mental health unit which helps people learn to live independently is set to be replaced by a ‘recovery house’ for those in crisis.

A care service in Christchurch was praised by watchdog the Care Quality Commission for treating people with respect and making them feel safe.

Lymington’s St Barbe Museum has won a government award for its “exemplary” work with families in need.

Southern Water has been blasted for its handling of an ongoing outage which is affecting thousands of homes, including parts of the New Forest.

Fees at five district council-owned leisure centres are to be hiked from next year despite concerns over the impact to users.