Health and long-term conditions in Dorset
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158 services
In or near Dorset
Sexual Health Services (Wareham, Weymouth, Bridport, Blandford)
We provide contraceptive and sexual health services for people of all ages across Dorset.
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…
Covering the wider area
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 (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.…
ASCape - Events
Autism Support for children aged 7-18 and their parents and carers
Ballet for Dementia - Bradpole Memorial Hall, Bridport
Wednesday 11.30am
Bridport Coronavirus Community Support
covers Bridport and surrounding parishes
Bridport Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group
Re-opening Thursday 23rd May! Drop in every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month @ 1.30-3pm, £2.50pp Limited parking at venue but public parking available locally
Bridport Memory Cafe (Alzheimer's Society)
Memory Cafe for dementia sufferers St Swithun's Church Hall, 2-3.30pm alternative Thursdays [email protected]
Bridport MS Social Group
A friendly local group meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for coffee, gentle exercise or Tai Chi, and occasional speakers. Open to anyone living with MS, supporting someone with MS, or having a relative with MS.…
Bridport Stroke Club
The Bridport Stroke Club always welcomes new members. Friendly group who enjoys a chat, new coffee and cake. Offer an art class once a month, outings and visits, speakers and musicians to entertain us, plus games,…
Bridport Stroke Club (old)
The Bridport Stroke Club always welcomes new members. Friendly group who enjoys a chat, new coffee and cake. Offer an art class once a month, outings and visits, speakers and musicians to entertain us, plus games,…
Bridport Stroke Club (old)
Meets weekly from Sept-Dec and Feb-Jul at the Community Room, Vernon’s Court. (Previously David Lawrence 01297 442140 / 07715 050083 [email withheld])
Butterflies Cancer Support
Support meetings
Chair Yoga
Thursdays 11am - 12pm (The Yellow Room) Inclusive classes: Limited mobility Parkinsons and Arthrtis Fibromylalgi
Cheriton Care Home
Cheriton Care Home is a real home-from-home in the heart of Dorset’s county town of Dorchester. Comprising Badbury House and Maumbury House, we offer high-quality, affordable residential, respite, reablement and…
Chestnut House Nursing Home
Chestnut House is run as a family home and your loved one will be welcomed and cared for with compassion and comfort always in mind. Our approach to care is centred around family values and we place great importance in…
Citizens Advice Central Dorset
Citizens Advice is an independent service providing free, confidential and impartial advice to everybody regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, nationality, ethnicity, religion and belief. Our funding comes…
ClarityDoula
Hi, I'm Clare aka ClarityDoula. Are you looking for support during your pregnancy, child birth and the early days of caring for your new baby? I am a DoulaUK recognised birth and postnatal doula based in Bridport,…
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (Age UK)
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a popular and successful way to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate dementia, cognitive impairment or other memory loss. Our programme can help improve the quality of life,…
Communication Support - Stroke Association
Assistance with communication difficulties post stroke: reduce social isolation build confidence in communication meet others with communication difficulties provide peer support to improve conversations using total…
Community Mental Health Teams CMHT (Older Persons) Bridport
The OPMH (Older person mental health) team are based in the Bridport Hospital within a recently rebuilt space. They share and office space and consulting rooms with the adult mental health team. Close by in the hospital…
Dementia Friendly Exercise Class - Bridport Leisure Centre
Free of charge Tuesdays 1:45pm to 2:45pm followed by tead & coffee
Dorchester Good Neighbours Scheme (Age UK)
For anyone over 50 and have a small 'one off' task that needs doing, for example changing a light bulb, reaching a high cupboard, re-tuning a TV and much more. A donation of £3.00 is suggested to cover expenses.
Dorchester Mat Unit Birth Support Group
Birth support group for women birthing their babies at Dorchester Maternity Unit who are experiencing birth and pregnancy related anxieties