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Bakers Dolphin supports challenge for local hospice
Weston Hospicecare’s annual Mendip Challenge took place on Sunday 2 June and local business Bakers Dolphin once again provided much-needed transport for charity walkers.
Genetic testing can minimise miscarriage risk
A new mum from North Somerset who struggled for years to have a baby has said how grateful she and her husband are to have had access to genetic testing prior to their successful pregnancy last year and says with hindsight she wishes they’d done it sooner.
Residents relive their youth at Devon County Show
Residents from a specialist dementia care home in Wellington have been reliving happy days from their youth at last weekend’s Devon County Show at the Westpoint Arena and Showground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter.
BHA funds mental health course
The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) is funding a two-day mental health course for hospitality workers in the city.
Bristol fertility clinic appoints new consultant gynaecologist
Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) has appointed a new consultant gynaecologist and subspecialist in reproductive medicine and surgery.
Forty years of ‘Made in Bristol’ IVF babies celebrated at BCRM
Parents and their IVF babies born over the last four decades gathered in the grounds of BCRM’s clinic at Aztec West in Bristol on Saturday (20 April) to celebrate 40 years of ‘Made in Bristol’ babies.
How Wellington care home resident Nigel is inspiring a marathon run
As London braces itself for the TCS London Marathon this weekend, one man's determination shines brightly amid the sea of runners.
IVF dad says the reason he was born was to be his baby's father
Although they were united by their desire to have a baby, the mixed Thai/British heritage of would-be parents Jarmmy and John Greenwood gave the couple a broader-than-average perspective when they were researching how to approach their IVF treatment.
One of Somerset's oldest residents turns 105
One of Somerset’s oldest residents celebrated her 105th birthday with a birthday card from the King and Queen and a party for family and friends at St Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury where she now lives.
Bristol open evening to focus on conceiving via donor sperm
Would-be parents who will require donor sperm to conceive a baby can learn more about the process at a free open evening this Wednesday, 20 March, at the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) at Aztec West.
Mimi the therapy dog aces care home visits
For care home resident Patricia, Wednesdays can’t come around quickly enough.
New fertility clinic to open in Bath
A new fertility clinic run by leading West Country fertility treatment provider Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) has opened at the Sulis Hospital in Peasedown St John and is already providing local fertility advice and diagnosis for people in Bath struggling to have a baby.
Penny Brohn cancer charity offers support following King Charles' diagnosis
A South West-based cancer charity has offered support to King Charles, following his cancer diagnosis this week.
New air purifier design with innovative foam technology promises virus-stopping performance and zero waste
Researchers at the University of Bath have invented a new form of high-performance air purifier that promises zero harmful waste.
Colleagues make Abbie's baby dream come true
Working as a member of the team who helped bring her IVF baby into being means that Abbie Walker’s feelings about her employer are not those of a typical employee.
Brain injury claim will have a huge impact on rugby at all levels, says Clarke Willmott
A High Court claim launched by almost 300 former rugby union players will have a “huge impact” on the sport regardless of the outcome, according to a legal expert.
Change enables prescribing of controlled drugs by paramedic independent prescribers
The UK Government has made the regulatory changes to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 to allow paramedic independent prescribers to prescribe and administer, and direct others to administer, the following five controlled drugs: Morphine sulfate, Diazepam, Midazolam, Lorazepam and Codeine phosphate.
Our Dorset launches centralised resource to support Young people in Dorset
Public Health Dorset is pleased to announce the launch of a centralised resource aimed at promoting trusted Mental Health Apps to young people in Dorset.
Maria's sound of music delights care home residents
Gap year student Maria Jimenez is delighting residents at a dementia care home in Bridgwater by playing her guitar to accompany impromptu karaoke sessions, as well as brightening their day by singing pop classics for them.