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94.68% have been offered their first preference of reception school previous one having been lost in the fire. The fire had started in ‘The Crown' which
was situated between No88 and No89 West Street, while the fire extended to the
98.09% have been offered their first preference of junior school Royal Oak in one direction and to No30 in the other on both sides of the street
97.40% have been offered their first preference of middle school and almost down to the church. In this area of the village, nothing pre-dates this
fire, although some buildings were less damaged, so their replacements used the
Dorset Council School Admissions Team received 4,302 applications. They were same foundations, and in some cases, some of the old walls.
able to offer 4,112 families their first choice of school – a total of 95.58 per cent.
Over 96 per cent of parents and carers chose to complete their applications John Pitfield, Projects Secretary
online. Anyone without an email address should contact Dorset Council School
Admissions Team on 01305 221060.

Pressure on services
(Covid)
When you respond to advertisers, do please tell them you saw
Ou r h ospi tal e me rge n c y
departments and other health their advert in this magazine - it helps them monitor the
and care services continue to be effectiveness of their advert and helps us generate more
under significant pressure, with
high Covid-19 cases continuing to advertising revenue!!
have an impact on staffing levels.
Local health and care partners in
the county are asking residents
and visitors to the area to think
about the most appropriate
service for them before they seek
help. Below are seven ways you can support the NHS:

 Use NHS services wisely to get the right treatment, in the right place, at the
right time.
 Think NHS 111. If you have an urgent need that cannot wait until you can
access your GP visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111.
 Speak to your GP where you live if you are visiting Dorset.
 Be prepared. Contact your own pharmacist or GP practice for ongoing or
minor health issues.

 Use digital health services as an on-demand alternative to in person
services.
 Covid-19 restrictions have ended but cases are still very high. Stay at home
if you are unwell.
 Only ever call 999 in a medical emergency – this is when someone is
seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

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