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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.
RSPB Arne Nature Reserve
Discover RSPB Arne nature reserve by bus. Wheelchair-accessible transport from Wareham Station to RSPB Arne (Dorset Community Transport).
Samaritans
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanscharity/ X: https://twitter.com/samaritans Support for anyone in emotional distress.Free phone number: 116 123How we can help:- Listening Service- Schools Outreach-…
SEND4
Despite the fact that only 5% of individuals with special education needs, disabilities, and long-term health conditions are employed, a significant proportion of around (60%) aspire to work. SEND4 helps individuals…
Sense
For people with complex disabilities including deafblind as well as the facility to rqeuest a BSL interpreter or Relay UK (text relay service) .
Shelter
National service with a Dorset branch based in Bournemouth. .
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…
Silverton Link Up
Transport for Wyndham House Surgery patients Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/silverton-link-up
Single Parent Advice
Advice, support and information around some of the most common topics single parents ask us about.
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home is a purpose-built care home with generously sized rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, TV, telephone and Wi-Fi facilities to make it easy to stay in close contact. The home also has a…
South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
A free, independent and confidential advocacy service for adults (the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in our communities)across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. They are also developing and…
Sovereign Housing
Housing Association based in Exeter.You can call us on 0300 5000 926 * and our Contact Centre is open between 8am and 6pm weekdays. Outside of these times our Out of Hours team is available for emergencies.If you are a…
St Andrew's Community Hall Charmouth
Our role is to provide a village Hall for the Community and the many clubs, classes and groups that meet in the Village Hall each week. We also host parties, conferences and meetings. We hope you will enjoy the…
START
Support, transition and recovery for mental health. Run by DHUFT mainly for people under CMHT. Mindfulness walks and talk cafes for all.
START Support, Transition and Recovery Team
Latest START open groups spring summer 2025 Previous START open groups spring summer 2024 Support Transition and Recovery Team working alongside the community mental health team Bridport & in Dorchester. We support…
Step Change
Free advice on how to deal with your debt online. Self-referral form:
Steve Charles Help a Friend
Our aim is to preserve and protect the health of people who live in West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the…
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE)
X: https://twitter.com/weare_safe Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) works as part of a multi-agency strategy, to end domestic violence in Exeter, East and Mid Devon. SAFE continues to work collaboratively with other…
Stormbreak Shine
Aim to improve children’s mental health through movement, equipping them with sustainable, transferable skills and coping strategies to thrive during the complex demands of growth into adult life. For children: Build…
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…
Support Group (Dorchester) - Pain Management Service
4th Friday of each Month from 11am
Sydling Taxi Bus
Shared taxi service from Sydling St Nicholas to Dorchester with pick-up points along route.
Take on Tinnitus
Help and advice for tinnitus sufferers .
Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Assessment & Equipment Referral Process
The TEC Lounge in Dorchester can help patients find appropriate digital equipment to help with independent living. Referral process below. You have identified a patient who could benefit from Technology Enabled Care…
The Added Hair Company
Specialises in wigs etc for women going through cancer treatment.