My NoticeboardAdvice and signposting
122 listings near Poundbury
Make a printable sheet on this topic
Covering the wider area
Shout
Shout provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors. Texts are free…
START
Support, transition and recovery for mental health. Run by DHUFT mainly for people under CMHT. Mindfulness walks and talk cafes for all.
Support at Work - WellNet
WellNet (closed Mar '24) produced a directory of external organisations for specialist support. Balance (Support with the menopause) Compassionate Friends (Charitable organisation of bereaved parents) Henpicked…
The Mix
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile. To take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and…
The Xchange
A news and information network for Dorset families with children who are disabled or who have additional need. Free to join. All children registered on The Xchange are entitled to a Dorset Max card which gives…
Useful contacts for Parents - Dorset Mind
Many of these can also offer information and support to any adult who looks after a young person.
West Dorset Breast Cancer Support Group
If you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, are undergoing treatment or have recently finished treatment and are now on the path back to health, you are not alone. The West Dorset Breast Cancer Support Group…
Wiseability-Ucan
For unemployed over 25 year olds to integrate back into the workplace. Offices in Weymouth and Bournemouth .
National, phone and online
Macular Society
For sufferers of macular degeneration Local Axminster group Friday 10.30-12.30
Shelter
National service with a Dorset branch based in Bournemouth. .
Civil Legal Advice
You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid.You can get help from CLA for problems including:debt, if your home is at riskhousing, eg if you’re homeless or at…
Relate (Devon and Cornwall) - Exeter F2F Service
Other social media: https://twitter.com/Relate_charity Services offered:- Children's Counselling- Online and Telephone Counselling- Relationship Counselling- Sex Therapy- Training and Education- Young People's…
MS Trus
Our helpline is available from Monday to Friday (except UK bank holidays) from 9am to 5pm. Outside these hours you can leave us a message.
Alzheimer's Society
Support for people with dementia and their families/friends
Beat Eating Disorders
Charity with national helpline for sufferers and their support systems. Online resources and directory to further help and support
Bereavement Advice Centre
Practical advice on many issues and procedures that one is faced with after the death of a loved one.
British Heart Foundation
For anyone with heart conditions. Resources and helplines both on phone and online. Online community called HealthUnlocked
British Lung Foundation
For Sufferers of lung disease
Carents Room
What is Carents? Carents is a one stop shop for those navigating the realities of ageing and care. We provide: Trusted information – Expert-led, independent, practical guidance on care, health, legal, safety, and…
Combat Stress
Veterans support
Crohn's and Colitis UK
Support for sufferers of Crohn's and Colitis. National charity with a Dorset network
Cruse Bereavement
Breavement support including online chat function. National but with a Dorset Area. Facebooks page:
Diabetes UK
National diabetes charity. Aims to offer support and advice as well as preventing type 2. Have a south west team.
Drinkaware
Resources to help reduce your drinking or give up alcohol. Tools: MyDrinkaware: Track and Calculate Units app Drinking Check Unit and Calorie Calculator Alcohol Awareness E-learning
Family Lives
Family Lives services are free to access and here to support you with parenting and family challenges. Get one-to-one support through our free helpline on 0808 800 2222, live chat or message us via WhatsApp on 07441…
Frank
Honest informationabout drugs. Contact form: Drug A-Z: