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In or near Dorchester
Encompass Mental Health Care
Living with an enduring mental health issue is a challenge that few people can relate to. A diagnosis does little to quantify just how difficult performing day-to-day tasks can be.
Encompass Registered Residential Care
Encompass provide safe, attractive residential care for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The support provided focuses on meeting each person’s individual needs and desired outcomes.
Encompass Respite Care
There comes a time when we all need a break: a change of pace or just a change of scenery. There’s nothing wrong with it, it’s perfectly normal and it’s actually quite healthy.
Monthly Get Togethers (Dorchester) – MS Society Support Group
Second Thursday of the month between 1pm and 3pm – support, info, fun, potential transport to and from.
Volunteer Centre Dorset
- Community Response Team
Monday-Friday, 9-5; Weekends, 12-4 We can support any Dorset Council area resident who is a carer or lives alone. For one off tasks we ask for £20. For example: Moving of furniture (within reason) Bed Moves Hospital…
- Activities and contact details
- Community Response Team
First Point Dorset - The YOU Trust
We work alongside people aged 16+, providing help and support to reduce homelessness, poverty, poor physical or mental health, or social isolation. Through our central point of contact, you can speak with one of our…
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…
Age UK Handy Person
Fully insured and DBS checked. An hourly rate of £25 per hour, with a minimum of 1-hour booking, and £10 per half hour thereafter. Payments can be made by card or cheque and made payable to Age UK NSWD team after the…
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.
Connected Minds Dorchester
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am (term time only) Connected Minds is an 8-week early intervention programme for 10-13 year-olds (Year 6-8) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and emotional problems and low attendance at school.…
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…
Eleanor Healthcare Dorchester
Eleanor Healthcare was founded in 1979 and since then, we have developed extensive experience and knowledge in the healthcare sector.
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…
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…
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…
Charminster Village Hall
Our village hall provides excellent, well-managed facilities for the local community and is the ideal venue for social gatherings, meetings and family parties.
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,…
Charlton Down Village Hall
Charlton Down Village Hall is a blend of old and new architecture. Updated in 2003 the complex caters to a wide range of events with accommodation to suit all activities and functions. All rooms are available for hire…
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…
Green Valley Farm Shop
Feed The Soul Farm shop attached to the Green Valley Yurt Campsite offering:
Butterflies Children's Disability Fund
Butterflies is a local charity which has been in existence since 1975. Our remit is to help children (up to the age of 18) who are disabled and who live in West Dorset and/or use the support of the DCHFT Children’s…
Age UK Dorset Service - Handyperson
Age UK charge an hourly rate of £25 per hour, with a minimum of 1-hour booking, and £10 per half hour thereafter. Payments can be made by card or cheque and made payable to Age UK NSWD team after the appointment. The…
Domiciliary Care / Care at Home / Micro Provider/ Personal Assistant
Private, self employed Carer with nearly 15 years experience available for care in your own home. Dorchester and surrounding villages, including Charminster, Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas, Fordington, Piddletrenthide,…
START Support, Transition and Recovery Team
Latest START open groups spring summer 2025 Previous START open groups spring summer 2024 Support Transition and Recovery Team working alongside the community mental health team Bridport & in Dorchester. We support…
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…
Covering the wider area
Cerne Abbas Village Hall
Cerne Abbas Village Hall was completed in 2006 and is probably the best venue of its kind in West Dorset. Set on the periphery of the historic village of Cerne Abbas and within sight of the Cerne Giant, the Hall has two…
Jurassic Coast Farm Shop
Meat and Veg Delivery from our Dorset Farm Shop
Litton and Thorners Community Hall
Our village hall provides excellent, well-managed facilities for the local community and is the ideal venue for social gatherings, meetings and family parties.