Groups and support in Devon
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260 services
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The Community Waffle House - Axminster
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/waffleaxminster/ Calendar: https://waffle.org.uk/whats-on/ Venue in Axminster which runs lots of community activities Venue in Axminster. WEEKLY Tues (weekly) - Drop-on IT surgery,…
The Community Waffle House – Axminster
- Activities and contact details
Help set-up community groups and projects & train on the importance of conversations Help set-up community groups and projects & train on the importance of conversations Volunteer programme: Volunteer | Waffle…
- Activities and contact details
Help set-up community groups and projects & train on the importance of conversations Help set-up community groups and projects & train on the importance of conversations Volunteer programme: Volunteer | Waffle…
- Activities and contact details
The Donkey Sanctuary
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (excluding weekends and bank holidays). Our donkey-assisted therapy sessions are designed to help develop life skills, specifically self-esteem, empathy and managing…
The Living Tree
We are a self-help support group for people who have experienced cancer and for their families/carers. Our group is based in Bridport and is open to any cancer patients from West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset.…
Thorncombe Parish Council
The Parish of Thorncombe lies in the north-west corner of Dorset, bordering both Devon and Somerset. It is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Parish is over 5200 acres in extent and is principally…
Trip Befriending Service
Ring & Ride <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-ring-ride/> Easy access transport for regular shopping trips and day outings. TRIP Cars <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-cars/> Transportation to medical appointments.…
TRIP - Community Car Schemes
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TRIPHoniton/ X: https://twitter.com/tripoffice TRIP provides administration for voluntary car services covering the Honiton district, the Seaton and Lyme Regis areas, Budleigh…
TRIP Mobility - Honiton
Other social media: https://twitter.com/tripoffice TRIP stocks and repairs a wide range of new and used mobility scooters and power wheelchairs as well as new and used manual wheelchairs. Source:…
Wishing Well - Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre
Wishing Well, which is a social group meeting on an ad hoc basis. If you would like to be put in touch with Wishing Well please contact Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre. Community Complementary Therapy and Holistic…
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AbilityNet
AbilityNet's friendly technology volunteers provide free IT (information technology) support to older people and disabled people of any age, anywhere in the UK. Every volunteer is disclosure-checked and can help with…
Action For Children
Parent Talk: Advice for parents of children aged 0-19 online across the UK Chat: https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/chat/ Sidekick: An anonymous and confidential text service for young carers aged 13-18 in the UK…
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…
Age UK Dorchester Coffee Club
every Thursday 10:30-12:00 Informal chat and a brew. Often activities or guest speakers at these sessions, and everyone is welcome! No need to book, no fee (donations accepted)
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…
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…
Bridport Bridge Club
St Swithuns Church Hall Wednesdays at 6:50 pm and on most Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:50 pm. Refreshments are provided. Our NEW Tuesday sessions are designed for new players and returners that have had recent lessons and…
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
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…