Groups and support in Broadwindsor
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378 services
Covering the wider area
Dorset Learning Disability Service
We offer supported living options for people with varying abilities to live wherever and however they choose. Our services support people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and…
Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service (West)
Bridport: Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, DT6 5DR Dorchester: The Prince of Wales Surgery & Cornwall Road Medical Practice, St John Way, Dorchester, DT1 2FD
iDirect - West Dorset
iDirect Independent Living can manage your Individual Service Fund (ISF). We will hold an ISF for people living across Dorset. iDirect Independent Living has been established to support people with a learning…
Dorset Fire Cadets
Dorset And Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service - Dorset Fire Cadets support the development of young people by providing a positive role model and giving them opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities.
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…
Bluebird Care (West Dorset)
Community Grant: Monthly £250 grant available to local Community groups. We are making available a monthly grant of £250 to be awarded to community groups or initiatives that work with older people or that work to…
Age UK (North, South and West Dorset)
For Older people and their carers. Age UK North, South & West Dorset is an independent local charity which exists to enable older people across rural Dorset to maintain physical and mental wellbeing in later life.…
Age UK (North, South and West Dorset) - Volunteer Coordinator
We try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate new volunteers who are looking to gain confidence or make social connections.
Dorset Advocacy
Our Care Act advocates help people in Dorset with assessments and reviews of their care needs by Social Services. If a person lacks capacity to make decisions and are objecting to decisions made for them in the Court of…
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…
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.
CAMHS Gateway
CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. CAMHS Gateway: This helps manage assessments and provides some brief lower level intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 experiencing…
Dorset Reading Partners
Dorset Reading Partners is a charity that recruits, trains and equips volunteer reading partners to support children with their reading development.
Home Library Service - Dorset Council
The Home Library Service is offered to someone who is unable to leave the home, access the library or carry materials. For Carehome residents: Book collections (which reflects reading tastes) delivered to homes on a…
Age UK Dorset Service - Dementia Support Groups
Dementia Support Groups are a great way to find a support network near you, with Carers and those with dementia attending weekly groups to meet with others and socialise as well as finding out what support is available…
Age UK Dorset Service - Social Groups
Coffee Clubs Our Coffee Club is a free weekly drop in held in Dorchester, we offer a variety of weekly activities and guest speakers as well as usual conversation and a cuppa. The weekly group is free to attend, we just…
Dorchester & West Dorset District Scouts
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more.
Dorset Archives Trust (DAT)
The Dorset Archives Trust (DAT) key objective is 'Saving Dorset's disappearing history' we aim to achieve this with 3 key stratgies:
Dorset Carer's Hub
Support for carers in Dorchester
Dorset Council
Working with Sheila Biddlecombe, covering Dorchester and West Dorset areas.
Dorset County Hospital - Bereavement Midwive
Dedicated team provide care and support for families experiencing baby loss at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth. Facebook group: ‘The Forget-me-not Group’ - monitored and invite only. Monthly support group:…
Magna Housing
Local housing association We’re Magna Housing, a community-based housing association. We mainly work in Dorset and Somerset (our head office is in Dorchester) providing housing services to local people.We understand…
Maternity Matters Dorset
Your guide to maternity options and services in Dorset. Facebook Group: Dorset Maternity & Neonatal Voices | Facebook Maternal Mental health service: Maternal Mental Health Service – Maternity Matters Dorset Referral…
Mental Health Forum
Local peer led charity. Set up to improve the lives of everyone affected by mental illness promoting wellbeing and recovery. Lots of resources, advice on employment, advocacy service, social program etc. Main office in…
Move Fitness Class
Dorchester Sports Centre is a family friendly centre offering the local community an all inclusive wellness and sports facility to enjoy - a service provided by West Dorset District Council.
Seated Exercise and Online Vitality Classes - Age UK
Seated Vitality Exercise Gentle chair based exercises that are designed to improve confidence, increase stability, improve mobility and balance, strengthen muscles, improve posture, most importantly help prevent falls…
The Added Hair Company
Specialises in wigs etc for women going through cancer treatment.
West Dorset Dietitian
Dorset-County-Hospital-Adults-Referral-criteria.pdf
Dorset Care Record (DCR)
Dorset Care Record (DCR) is an electronic record linking health and social care information from Dorset General Practices (doctors' surgeries). The Dorset Care Record website is intended for both members of the public…