Practical help, home and getting about
330 listings
Make a printable sheet on this topic
Exeter Disability Transport Service - Freedom Wheels
Transport for wheelchair users and people with disabilities who use adapted vehicles. Group transport also available. Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/disability-transport-freedom
Exeter Leukaemia Fund - ELF
Other social media: https://twitter.com/elfcharity Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) is a registered charity providing vital support to patients with blood cancer and other disorders, who attend the Haematology Centre at the…
Exmouth Community Car Service
Exmouth Community Car Service makes life easier for those who have difficulty keeping appointments at Hospitals, Health Centres, Dentists, Opticians, Chiropodists and for those who are frail and need to make journeys…
Family help - Dorset Council
Parenting support groups and classes, Benefits, Childrens Centres, Bridgit.
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…
First Point Dorset - The YOU Trust
We work alongside people aged 16+, providing help and support to reduce homelessness, poverty, poor physical or mental health, or social isolation. Through our central point of contact, you can speak with one of our…
Foodbanks - The Trussell Trust
Other social media: https://twitter.com/trusselltrust The Trussell Trust partners with local communities to help stop UK hunger.Our network of more than 1,300 food bank centres in the UK provide a minimum of three days’…
Frank
Honest informationabout drugs. Contact form: Drug A-Z:
Friends of Heavitree Health Centre
Volunteer league of friends group providing services and activities for the patients of the Heavitree Health Centre. Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/friends-heavitree-centre
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
GIRES is a UK-wide organization focused on improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse individuals. They provide information, education, and training to various sectors, including healthcare and education, aiming to…
Gingerbread
Provides support and expert advice on any aspect of single parenting, from dealing with a break-up or bereavement to going back to work or sorting out child maintenance, benefit or Universal Credit issues. Our expert…
Good Life Sorted
Helpers for a Happy Home
Good Things Foundation
Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards to help digitally excluded people get connected. 2.5 million households struggle to afford the internet in the UK, and 1 in 14…
Green Valley Farm Shop
Feed The Soul Farm shop attached to the Green Valley Yurt Campsite offering:
Greenwood Independent Living Centre
Greenwood Independent Living Centre offers a free, impartial demonstration and assessment service for people aged 18 and above, to come into the centre to see and try a wide range of disability equipment. Assessments…
Harmony
General mental health support Carers Group, Front Room (crisis), ------------------------------------------------------------------ Crisis support for mental health Wed-Sun 3.45-10.45…
Health Unlocked - Social Network
The World's largest social network for health: Examples:
Help and Care
Working hours: Monday- Thursday 9:00am- 17:00pm Friday 9:00am-16:30pm
Help and Care - Armed Forces Community SPLW
Leaflet about Lizzie’s role: AFC SPLW September 2022 Op Courage: NHSE Integrated Veterans Mental Health and Well-Being service – Op Courage has been launched. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of Op…
Help At Hand
Trips and Socialising Social trips. Transport and general support for Uplyme village
Help&Care (Dementia Coordinator Service)
Many people living with Dementia feel that having support along their journey will maximise independent living and prevent a crisis. The service is available to everyone across Dorset, age 18 and over, including support…
Hikmat Devon CiC - BME led services
Other social media: https://twitter.com/HikmatDevon SERVICE DISSOLVEDHikmat Devon, is a user-led co-operative that works with members of the Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities across Devon. We work to promote…
Home Instead Dorchester
High-Quality Home Care in Dorchester Companionship at Home Home Help Personal Care Respite Care Overnight Care
Home-Start Blackmore Vale
Home-Start Blackmore Vale supports families with a child under 5 going through a difficult time in their lives. There could be many reasons for this but might be Mental Health, Domestic Abuse, Rural Isolation, Physical…
Home-Start Exeter and East Devon
Facebook page: X: A local family support charity offering personalised support for parents with young children, through trained volunteers. One-to-one befriending and mentoring to families experiencing difficulties.…
Home-Start Wessex
Referral form (as of 9/10/24) Home-Start Referral Form Family Support Groups For parents who are struggling with emotional, physical or mental health needs. We aim to help both children and parents to develop their…
Housing Advice
House support. Assessment of entitlement to housing for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Temporary accommodation may be available. General housing advice and infomraton for private and council…