Health & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing Your Health Matters

Dorset HealthCare’s monthly round-up

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.

We’re a dynamic, forwardlooking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We like to do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, a vibrant urban location, thriving seaside spot, or the among the rolling hills of a stunning rural setting, there are a lot of ways you can make a difference in our local communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.

We’re all about building a workplace for the future – we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team. You’ll challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and

Why a tidy home is good for you

A MESSY house can cause stress and make it hard to rest in your own home.

Fortunately there are some simple ways to take control of clutter and enjoy better mental health at the same time.

Storage experts at Clever Closet say when it comes to a house tidy-up, the hallway is the best place to start as there is often no storage at all and clutter can easily become a problem.

If you are houseproud, you can easily become stressed if the hallway is untidy as it is the first space you enter when you return home. It will also be the first thing any visitor sees, whether they come inside or wait on the doorstep.

Marie Kondo, a notable proponent of decluttering using her KonMari method, argues you should discard anything that doesn’t “spark joy” in your life and keep only the things you really care about. Through this method, you can grow to be more organised, stay mindful and appreciate the things you have in your home.

This can be a particular challenge for the hallway because of the lack of storage, and that is where understairs storage can be very beneficial.

However, it is rare that understairs cupboards are kept tidy and well organised – things you don’t use often are often stashed there, and that can make it difficult to find these items when you need them.

The answer is a modular drawer and cupboard system to prevent this problem by offering convenient compartments in which to sort and separate the things you need to keep in the hallway – whether that’s shoes,

Everything in its right place

PHOTO: El Sun, Pixabay

coats, umbrellas or other things you want by the front door, or items you need in adjacent rooms but have run out of space for.

It does not have to be understairs storage, but creating more storage space can be one way to feel more engaged and enthusiastic about tidying.

Taking a small step towards solving a manageable problem can be a great start and pull you out of a spiral of negativity.

Issue 270 FREE MONTHLY

The Purbeck 20,000 copies: Swanage to Dorchester, Lulworth to Bere Regis Gazette

April 2022

Issue no: 267

20,000 copies: Swanage to Dorchester, Lulworth to Bere Regis

July 2022

To advertise your business in our You can also read the entire magazine in book format online at: www.purbeckgazette.co.uk health section call Donna Garner