First therapy dog to aid physical and mental wellbeing at The College

Woody, a three-year-old black Labrador, has joined Bournemouth & Poole College’s Student Support Team as its first ‘comforting canine’.

Starting during the new term in September, Woody will be based across both the Lansdowne and North Road sites, where he will spend his working days providing care and moments of calm for students and staff.

Jude Cooper, Woody’s colleague in wellbeing and safeguarding at The College, said: “Woody is well trained, very friendly and a little bit daft. Although he isn’t officially trained as a therapy dog, he has provided support to my family, especially my son during some difficult times.

“Time spent with a pet is proven to have a positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing so I can really see the value that a therapy dog will bring to The College. I can’t wait to see students’ reaction and how they interact with Woody when they return to college next month.”

Starting in late September, Woody will be based at each of The College’s sites for one day a week to aid the Student Support Team.

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Alarming need for care staff

As a Healthcare company we supply Healthcare assistants and Registered Nurses to the Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire borders to residential and nursing homes covering shifts when extra support is required.

Needless to say, it has been a very testing time for the Health & Social care industry during COVID-19 but we have successfully supported our clients and temporary workers and continue to do so.

The Care sector has always been overlooked and suffered staffing shortages. The recent pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for support and training of Healthcare Assistants. Our training academy can offer such support for all clinical and non-clinical training and many of our clients & candidates have taken advantage of this.

The protective regulations introduced during the pandemic which significantly reduced mobility and flexibility of staff by allowing them to work in one place of work only meant that several Homes were left understaffed. Despite the recent relaxation of the lockdown rules, the Care Homes look hesitantly into relaxing rules around external visitors in aim to protect their residents. The increase of Covid cases highlights again a need to attracting and training more care staff to be able to look after elderly loved ones.

With aging population it is likely that majority of us will find ourselves in a situation of needing this support going forward and the South Coast is such a beautiful place to retire and spend the last years. Anne Banks | Regional Healthcare Director “ Proud to Care “ Christchurch 01202 486660 Salisbury 01722 333397

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Accomplished South East team to join Strategic Solutions Financial Planners!

Strategic Solutions Financial Planners will now a have dedicated focus in the South East, as they introduce a team of 10 to join the existing Chartered Financial Firm.

Headed up by Nathan Harris, a former Bournemouth University graduate, the team will consist of 3 advisers and 7 support staff with offices in both Kent and Sussex. Nathan will be joining Kevin Forbes, Jeff Fawcett, Giles Wellington and Allan Cruse as the fifth partner at Strategic Solutions. Nathan comments: “We were attracted to Strategic Solutions’ like-minded approach to bring through the next generation of financial planners. It’s a great fit for us and we are excited to be joining this award-winning firm.” Kevin Forbes comments: “I have known Nathan for many years now and we are very excited to have him, and his fantastic team join us. The new team are a superb fit for us with their extremely high standards of professional qualifications and ethics and their investment into the next generation of financial planners, so a perfect cultural fit and an exciting next step in the journey of Strategic Solutions.”

The combined assets Strategic Solutions now look after for their clients is approaching the £750m mark and they are the trusted advisers of choice for over 3000 households across the South of England, superbly looked after by their team of 26 advisers – 15 of whom have already attained the gold standard of Chartered Financial Planner or above. www.ssfs.co.uk

Barchester’s latest luxury care home now open

Moors Manor, Barchester Healthcare’s new luxury care home in St Leonards, Ringwood, has opened its doors, welcoming its first residents into their stunning new home.

At Moors Manor, provides bespoke residential, dementia and respite care in beautiful surroundings, with delicious homecooked meals, a café for socialising and enjoying freshly baked treats and a choice of daily life-enrichments activities to add joy and laughter to each day. And, with beautiful views across the neighbouring woodland from the upper floors and an outdoor terrace, residents can really make the most of the outdoor space.

General Manager, Chrissie Heyes comments: “We are delighted our home is now open, our residents are at the heart of everything we do at Moors Manor, and we are enjoying welcoming them and delivering best-in-sector personalised care.

“We take pride in really getting to know each of our residents to provide tailored care and support, ensuring dignity and choice in every aspect of daily life. At Moors Manor we celebrate life and ensure there is plenty on offer for all tastes and abilities.”

For more information call 01425 383916 or see www.Barchester.com