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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…
NRS Healthcare
NRS Healthcare is a Dorset wide service which delivers, collects, maintains, repairs and recycles a range of community equipment and aids that support individuals of all ages to be as independent as possible in the…
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…
Nurseplus Dorchester
Our Dorchester branch provides fully-trained Nurses and carers to a range of clients covering private homecare through to nursing & residential homes, learning disability units, NHS Trusts, private hospitals and…
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
Ottery Help Scheme
Volunteer drivers (with Enhanced DBS checks) to take clients to and from medical appointments, visit friends and relatives in hospital or residential homes and any other appointments related to health and well-being in…
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:
PALS - Patient Advice and Liaision Team, South Devon and Torbay
Other social media: https://twitter.com/torbaysdevonnhs Available for patients, their families or carers. If you have been unable to resolve a problem by speaking with the healthcare staff directly involved, we can help…
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
People First Dorset Friendship Club
The Friendship Club is a club led by people with learning disabilities, where they come together to make and meet friends in everyday settings such as cafes, pubs, bowling alleys. Activities improve people’s confidence,…
Pippins Community Centre
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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 .
Respite Association
Funded respite care grants and carer breaks
Ridgewater Energy
Delivery partner for Healthy Homes Dorset, offering appliances, advice, and insulation support, e.g. Dorset Home Upgrade Grant. Text INSULATION followed by YOUR NAME to 07984 440584
Ripple Workshop
Ripple Workshop is a Community Interest Company which was started in October 2022 by the organiser. Ripple Workshop run inclusive, participatory, creative and practical projects with people in our community. Facebook…
Rockrose Specialist Cleaning Solutions
Work with hoarders/decluttering extreme cleaning. Pauline Chart has worked with them for one of our patients – very good. Services: Home Extreme Cleaning Trauma Cleaning Hoarding/Decluttering Unattended Deaths Void…
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…