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120 services
How current: 0 of 5 listings here (0%) were confirmed by the group, a link worker or our team, or agreed by two independent sources, in the last 90 days. Others may still be right, so contact a group before you travel.
National, phone and online
Alzheimer's Society
Support for people with dementia and their families/friends
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected. Since those early beginnings, we’ve…
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.
Asthma+Lung UK
Helpline team is trained to give you information on many aspects of living with a lung condition. Asthma Forum: Lung forum:
Beat Eating Disorders
Charity with national helpline for sufferers and their support systems. Online resources and directory to further help and support
Bereavement Advice Centre
Practical advice on many issues and procedures that one is faced with after the death of a loved one.
Beyond Autism
Autism Services Directory: 30 miles around DT6: Resource hub: A centralised resource where parents/carers and professionals can access a wide range of information, tools, and support related to understanding and…
Blood Cancer UK
The blood cancer support line is a free and confidential service for all people with blood cancer, their friends and family, and for anyone worried about blood cancer. Monday: 10am – 4pm Tuesday: 10am – 7pm Wednesdays…
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 Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Find private counsellors and psychotherapists accredited with the BACP Directory:
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
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
"We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth…
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
Carents Room
What is Carents? Carents is a one stop shop for those navigating the realities of ageing and care. We provide: Trusted information – Expert-led, independent, practical guidance on care, health, legal, safety, and…
Child Bereavement UK
We help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. Live Chat or email from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Combat Stress
Veterans support
Connection
A 24/7 mental health helpline for people in Dorset.
Co op Local Community Fund
Small grants- National
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.
Deafblind UK
Helpline: Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm Tech help: For carers: Carers FB Group:
Diabetes UK
National diabetes charity. Aims to offer support and advice as well as preventing type 2. Have a south west team.
Drinkaware
Resources to help reduce your drinking or give up alcohol. Tools: MyDrinkaware: Track and Calculate Units app Drinking Check Unit and Calorie Calculator Alcohol Awareness E-learning
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…
Frank
Honest informationabout drugs. Contact form: Drug A-Z:
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…