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Communication Support - Stroke Association
Assistance with communication difficulties post stroke: reduce social isolation build confidence in communication meet others with communication difficulties provide peer support to improve conversations using total…
Community Catalysts
Community Catalysts runs a free development programme for people interested in becoming self-employed and/or developing a small enterprise that offers care services. The key area of your business must be to provide home…
Community Enablers - Reaching for Independence
A Devon County Council Service to support people develop like skills and promote their independence.
Community Energy Audit
Making healthy households by offering advice and practical support around energy usage
Community Transport Directory 2025
The latest information can be found here: Dorset Community Transport Directory - Dorset Council Previous directories
Companionship Care
DBS checked. Assisted walks, grocery shopping, meal preparation, light household duties, transportation to appointments or simply a cup of tea and a chat.
Connected Minds Dorchester
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am (term time only) Connected Minds is an 8-week early intervention programme for 10-13 year-olds (Year 6-8) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and emotional problems and low attendance at school.…
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:
Cruse Bereavement Support Dorset
Bereavement support including online chat function. National but with coverage in the Dorset Area.
CSW Ltd - formerly Careers South West
Other social media: https://twitter.com/CSW_Group CSW Group provides independent and impartial information, advice, guidance and practical help for those aged 13-19. In certain circumstances we also help those with…
Deafblind UK
Helpline: Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm Tech help: For carers: Carers FB Group:
Dementia Friendly Axminster
Helping to make Axminster area a Dementia Friendly community
Devon Community Transport
Search for a convenient transport service in Devon to suit you and your needs... Meet a new car share buddy, find a park and ride service or join a car club...
Devon County Council
Advice and conduit for communication within the county council where communication is proving difficult
Devon in Sight
Devon in Sight offers a range of holistic services for anyone affected by sight loss across Devon. We can provide support to people who are blind or partially sighted, their families, friends and carers. Services:…
Devon Mental Health Alliance
A partnership between six organisations dedicated to improving mental health service across Devon
Diabetes UK
National diabetes charity. Aims to offer support and advice as well as preventing type 2. Have a south west team.
Domiciliary Care / Care at Home / Micro Provider/ Personal Assistant
Private, self employed Carer with nearly 15 years experience available for care in your own home. Dorchester and surrounding villages, including Charminster, Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas, Fordington, Piddletrenthide,…
Dorchester Good Neighbours Scheme (Age UK)
For anyone over 50 and have a small 'one off' task that needs doing, for example changing a light bulb, reaching a high cupboard, re-tuning a TV and much more. A donation of £3.00 is suggested to cover expenses.
Dorchester Neighbourcar
For those who have a disability or are infirm and do not have access to or are unable to use public transport and have no other means of transport for health related appts. 60p per mile with a minimum charge of £3 plus…
Dorchester TEC Lounge
The TEC Lounge A4 poster v4 Try technology to help you live at home in the TEC Lounge: equipment arranged in a quasi domestic setting. Leaflet with TEC Lounge details and care alarm example: TEC Lounge and care alarm…
Dorset Careline Providers (TEC Lounge)
Suppliers recommended by the TEC Lounge: Medequip Connect - Technology Enabled Care Service https://www.medequip-connect.com/ Telephone number: 01706 572 460 Millbrook – https://www.mi-guardian.com Telephone number:…
Dorset Carer's Hub
Support for carers in Dorchester