Health and long-term conditions in Cerne Abbas
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75 services
Covering the wider area
Dorset Help & Care Dementia (Dementia Coordinator) Referral Service
The Dementia Coordinator Service is a non-clinical, post-diagnostic support programme delivered by Help & Care in partnership with Dorset Healthcare’s Memory Assessment Service (MAS). It helps people diagnosed with any…
EarForYou
Professional ear wax removal in your own home.
Go Girls
A support group in Dorset offering support for your cancer journey for Gynaecological cancers, contact Hilary the organiser Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist tel: [mobile withheld] Monday - Sunday 10-4 or Email…
Help and Care
Working hours: Monday- Thursday 9:00am- 17:00pm Friday 9:00am-16:30pm
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…
Living Well, Taking Control
National NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, specific support for Dorset area
MND Association
Help everyone living with and affected by motor neurone disease (MND) access the help and support you need. Phone/Email support 0808 802 6262 / [email protected] Online Forum Guides Information resources |…
MS Society
Support groups in Dorset: MS Group Dorset leaflet
Multiple Sclerosis Society - Dorset Branch
Information, helpline, forum, virtual events
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…
Post-COVID Syndrome (PCS) Service
Specialist support for people who have on-going symptoms of COVID-19 for 12 weeks or more, known as post-COVID Syndrome (PCS). The most common symptoms include: fatigue breathlessness headaches brain ‘fog’ pain in the…
Special Care Dentistry Support - DCH - Adults and Children
Special Care referral forms (Adults and Children): Community Dental Services are provided by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT). The team at Somerset provide Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry (SCPD) which is the…
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…
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…
National, phone and online
Tripudio Movement Systems
Not everyone can take part in activities like walking, cycling or aerobics classes. Gentle but effective movement class could be an alternative. No floor work, standing and/or sitting throughout. Improving your balance,…
Macular Society
For sufferers of macular degeneration Local Axminster group Friday 10.30-12.30
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…
MS Trus
Our helpline is available from Monday to Friday (except UK bank holidays) from 9am to 5pm. Outside these hours you can leave us a message.
Activity Alliance
Being Active Guide An everyday guide for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions about the benefits of being active and information on how to get started. Created by Activity Alliance and Disability…
Alzheimer's Society
Support for people with dementia and their families/friends
Arthritis Action
Free online resources to help people manage their arthritis with confidence. These include exercises, recipes, fact sheets, videos from a team of experts, peer support groups, etc.
Braining Training Sessions (Age UK)
We have Brain Training sessions available in Dorchester & Weymouth, and can even arrange to put on a session in your local community! Brain Training is a great way to stimulate your brain and keep your mind active! Our…
British Heart Foundation
For anyone with heart conditions. Resources and helplines both on phone and online. Online community called HealthUnlocked
British Lung Foundation
For Sufferers of lung disease
Cancer Research UK (Telephone Helpline and Online Chat)
Offers lots of support and information for anyone. Cancer Chat They also have an online chat facility if you prefer to message them: https://cancerchat.cancerresearchuk.org/user/createuser
Crohn's and Colitis UK
Support for sufferers of Crohn's and Colitis. National charity with a Dorset network
Diabetes UK
National diabetes charity. Aims to offer support and advice as well as preventing type 2. Have a south west team.