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Home-Start Wessex
Referral form (as of 9/10/24) Home-Start Referral Form Family Support Groups For parents who are struggling with emotional, physical or mental health needs. We aim to help both children and parents to develop their…
Housing Advice
House support. Assessment of entitlement to housing for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Temporary accommodation may be available. General housing advice and infomraton for private and council…
Independent Living Equipment Advice
Before you buy guides: Equipment Advice: Adaptations - grab rails, stair lift Bathroom and toilet equipment - bath lift, shower equip, walk in bath, toilet hygiene and commode Bedroom equipment - mattress, profiling bed…
Integrated Adult Social Care
Offers training and education to support providers to attract, train and retain people with the right values in adult social care.
Intercom Trust - Services for LGBT people
Other social media: https://twitter.com/IntercomTrust Intercom Trust is a community-led charity that aims to build a South West region where people are treated with respect, celebrated, and where vibrant LGBT+…
Kilmington Baptist Church
Gather as a family every Sunday at 10:30am, at the Beacon in Kilmington. Age appropriate groups for children of all ages during the service, where our young people can learn and have fun with their peers. Numerous…
Kooth
A safe and anonymous online support and counseling space for young people. Mini-activities to boost your wellbeing.
Leonardo Trust
Independent charity in Dorset who help support carers. Their services include grants to help fund things such as respite and home adaptations, courses and information sessions and short breaks with or without the person…
Library clubs and activities in Devon
Events: https://www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/events Health and Wellbeing: https://www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/health-and-wellbeing
Living Well, Taking Control
National NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, specific support for Dorset area
Living with Dementia
A website providing information, advice and support for people living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia. Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/livingwithdementia
Local NHS urgent mental health helpline
24/7 Mental health support and advice, help to speak to a mental health professional, and can arrange an assessment to help decide on the best course of care. Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust Devon…
Macmillan Cancer Support Line
Lots of support online, online community, information and resources, helpline etc Email the support line: Chat online (open 8am to 8pm seven days a week): Online Community Services: Welfare rights advice - our welfare…
Macular Society
For sufferers of macular degeneration Local Axminster group Friday 10.30-12.30
Mary Kahn – Axminster and Lyme Regis Cancer Support - Founder
Provides support for anyone living with and beyond cancer including relatives. Provide education, information, hold meetings.
Mencap
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Menopause Support
Menopause Support provides private support via telephone and video consultations and bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training days for therapists and…
Mental Health Directory and Guides - CALM
Service Directory: https://www.thecalmzone.net/service-directory Guides: https://www.thecalmzone.net/guide-list and https://www.thecalmzone.net/category/how-to
Mental Health Forum
Local peer led charity. Set up to improve the lives of everyone affected by mental illness promoting wellbeing and recovery. Lots of resources, advice on employment, advocacy service, social program etc. Main office in…
Mentell
Mental Health support for men
Mermaids
Aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families. Mermaids is a UK charity that supports transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse…
Mid Dorset Mencap
We are a Local Charity dedicated to helping Adults with learning Disabilities. Raising funds through local events and our High St Charity shop.
MND Association
Help everyone living with and affected by motor neurone disease (MND) access the help and support you need. Phone/Email support 0808 802 6262 / [email protected] Online Forum Guides Information resources |…