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The Hub
The Hub is part of Lyme Regis Development Trust (LRDT), a 20 year old charity and community business. LRDT has a great track record in helping make the most of places and spaces for the Lyme Regis community, and through…
The Live In Care Agency
A warm welcome to The Live In Care Agency, a care agency which introduces self-employed live-in Carers to take care of you, in your own home, in your time, in your way.
The Living Tree
We are a self-help support group for people who have experienced cancer and for their families/carers. Our group is based in Bridport and is open to any cancer patients from West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset.…
The Menopause Charity
A-Z symptoms list: https://www.themenopausecharity.org/2024/01/02/join-the-dots-a-z-symptoms-list/ Information: https://www.themenopausecharity.org/menopause/
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 Shores
A Dorset-wide service providing support to men, women and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted. They are contactable 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheShoresSARC/…
The Silverline
Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and support to older people. Helpline operating 24/7 365 days a year.
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…
Toller Porcorum Village Hall
Toller Porcorum Village Hall is a newly constructed hall with excellent facilities. It is a modern, purpose-built village hall in the centre of our picturesque village. It is within 50 yds of the Church. The hall was…
Trip Befriending Service
Ring & Ride <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-ring-ride/> Easy access transport for regular shopping trips and day outings. TRIP Cars <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-cars/> Transportation to medical appointments.…
TRIP - Community Car Schemes
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TRIPHoniton/ X: https://twitter.com/tripoffice TRIP provides administration for voluntary car services covering the Honiton district, the Seaton and Lyme Regis areas, Budleigh…
True Butterflies
Supporting domestic abuse suffers. Based in Cornwall but can offer online support nationally .
Turn 2 Us
Debt management support. Fighting UK Poverty. Can help with accessing welfare benefits, chartiable grants etc. . Yes via Turn 2 Us website
Useful contacts for Parents - Dorset Mind
Many of these can also offer information and support to any adult who looks after a young person.
VCSE Coordinator
Co-ordinates the VCSE sector in East-Devon
Volunteer Centre Dorset
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There are guidelines that we work within e.g. If you require these services annually there is a cost of £80 per year paid by invoice or via cheque payable to Volunteer Centre Dorset. For one off tasks we ask for £20.…
- Community Response Team
Monday-Friday, 9-5; Weekends, 12-4 We can support any Dorset Council area resident who is a carer or lives alone. For one off tasks we ask for £20. For example: Moving of furniture (within reason) Bed Moves Hospital…
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Washingpool Farm Shop
The farm shop has a huge range of everything including local produce, meat, vegetables, ready meals, soups and cakes.
We Are Undefeatable
"We Are Undefeatable" is a movement supporting people with a range of long term health conditions, developed by 15 leading health and social care charities and backed by expertise, insight and significant National…
Wessex Cancer Trust
Wessex Cancer Trust (soon to become Wessex Cancer Support) offers free online services for people and their families dealing with cancer. Although they currently do not have face-to-face services in the west of the…
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…
West Dorset Carers Support Group (Rethink)
A confidential, non-judgemental and friendly group once a month for carers to come and receive info, support and meet other carers. Poster: West Dorset Carers Poster -Apr 25
West Dorset Mencap
Facebook page: We are a Local Charity dedicated to helping Adults with learning Disabilities. Raising funds through local events and our High St Charity shop.
West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG)
WATAG (Western Area Transport Action Group) exists to improve public transport in the Westernmost part of Dorset. WATAG is now a member of bususers.org.
Wiseability-Ucan
For unemployed over 25 year olds to integrate back into the workplace. Offices in Weymouth and Bournemouth .
Wishing Well - Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre
Wishing Well, which is a social group meeting on an ad hoc basis. If you would like to be put in touch with Wishing Well please contact Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre. Community Complementary Therapy and Holistic…