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Money and Pension Service
Money and pensions advice
Money Helper
For free guidance: Benefits, Everyday money, Family & care, Homes, Money troubles, Pensions & retirement, Savings and Work.
Monthly Get Togethers (Bridport) – MS Society Support Group
Second Monday of the month 18.30 – 21.00 – support, info, fun, potential transport to and from.
Monthly Get Togethers (Dorchester) – MS Society Support Group
Second Thursday of the month between 1pm and 3pm – support, info, fun, potential transport to and from.
Mosaic Family Support
Breavement support for young people
MS Society
Support groups in Dorset: MS Group Dorset leaflet
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.
My Time
Young Carer Support
National Careers Service
Careers information, advice and guidance. You can also chat online, ask for a call back or email.
National Debtline
Expert debt advisers, based in Birmingham. helpyou take the key step of doing a budget so we can find solutions tailored to your situation. Answer any immediate questions you have and together we'll make a plan to sort…
NHS Better Health
Lose weight Losing weight is not about getting it right – it's about getting started. Making small, simple changes can really help you shed the pounds. Get started today with our tips, support and special offers. Get…
NHS MS Service Dorset
Info and support (managing symptoms, potential treatments) for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their families/carers. Ask your GP or enquire direct for more info. Specialist nurses, physiotherapists and…
NSPCC
If you're worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. We've got information and advice on different types of child abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children safe. You can…
Only for Blokes Club
Men’s group 18+ If you feel isolated, lonely or anxious enjoy the company of others, come along to meet the team, have a coffee, plays games and chat. Tues mornings 10-12
Our Time
Information, guides and support for young people who have a parent with a mental illness. Also resources for the parent dealing with mental healht issues: No 1-2-1 support but they refer to various organisations:
Papyrus
24/7 confidential advice and support if you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, and information about how to make a safety plan. Available to anybody under the age of 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, or for anyone…
Parkinson Support Group - Lyme Regis District
A local Parkinson's support group for the Lyme Regis area meeting every 2nd Tuesday at the Lyme Power Boat Club. 2nd Tues every month, 2-3:30pm
Pippins Community Centre
- Activities and contact details
Community Hub, Room Hire & Venue Hire – Pippins host many community groups and activities. Venue hire: https://pippinscommunitycentre.co.uk/room_hire/
- Activities and contact details
Community Hub, Room Hire & Venue Hire. Facebook Page: EVENTS AT THE COMMUNITY CAFE Confidential space Tuesdays between 9am – 4pm Axminster Memory Cafe 2nd Monday of the Month, 2-4pm eg 8th Jan / 12th Feb / 11th March A…
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PTSD UK
For PTSD sufferers .
Rainbow LGBT Bridport Group
A support and chat group for the L.G.B.T, Community of Bridport and the area around. Every Wednesday evening 5pm till 7pm. At the Chapel in the Garden's Bridport - back of the chapel (Rax Lane).
Refuge
Support for domestic abuse for women and children. Offer a helpline and also an online chat from 3pm-10pm www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk .
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…
Relate (Dorset and South Wiltshire) - Poundbuy F2F Service - Free Monthly Coffee Morning
On the first Friday of evey month we are holding a coffee morning from 10am to 12 noon. Come along for a free cup of coffee or tea, the chance to meet new people and find out about events in the area. Alternatively just…
Respect
For male sufferers and perpertrators of domestic violence .
Rough sleeping support - Dorset Council (Julian House)
If you are sleeping rough If you are sleeping rough and have access to a phone, you can call our rough sleeper outreach team, which is run by Julian House (https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/service/outreach-dorset). They…
Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB) - Regional Campaigns Officer
Support with sight loss including a helpline and other resources including training and education .
Royal Osteoporosis Society
UK’s largest national charity dedicated to improving bone health and beating osteoporosis. Equip people with practical information and support to take action on their bone health.