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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…
Chair Yoga
Thursdays 11am - 12pm (The Yellow Room) Inclusive classes: Limited mobility Parkinsons and Arthrtis Fibromylalgi
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…
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.
Chideock Village Hall
Chideock Village Hall is the hub of our community and has undergone a major refurbishment program over the last year. A registered charity, it is available for hire for regular and ad hoc events.
Children's Services – Children's Advice and Duty Service (ChAD)
The ChAD team provide a single point of contact for families, members of the public and professionals who are seeking to raise a contact in respect of a child or young person they have concerns about or believe to be at…
Citizens Advice Bureau - Beaminster
Friday 10-12 Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. The Beaminster Citizens Advice Outreach offers free confidential, impartial advice on debt, consumer…
Citizens Advice Bureau - Bridport
Offers advice on wide range of subjects online and at the local office in Bridport. Mon 10-3 Tues 10-3 Wed 10-1 Thu 10-3 Fri 10-1 Online help:
Citizens Advice Bureau - Lyme Regis
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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 Catalysts
Community Catalysts runs a free development programme for people interested in becoming self-employed and/or developing a small enterprise that offers care services. The key area of your business must be to provide home…
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.…
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 Neighbourcar
For those who have a disability or are infirm and do not have access to or are unable to use public transport and have no other means of transport for health related appts. 60p per mile with a minimum charge of £3 plus…
Dorchester TEC Lounge
The TEC Lounge A4 poster v4 Try technology to help you live at home in the TEC Lounge: equipment arranged in a quasi domestic setting. Leaflet with TEC Lounge details and care alarm example: TEC Lounge and care alarm…
Dorset Carer's Hub
Support for carers in Dorchester
Dorset Community Transport
Bridport plus bus weekly trip into town 9.30-2.30 Monday-Friday £6 standard charge.
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…
Dorset Macmillan Welfare Benefits Advice Service
This is a specialist service for clients and their families in our community affected by cancer. Can help with financial queries/difficulties - free, confidential welfare benefits advice and support service to apply for…
Dorset Shared Lives Scheme
Dorset Shared Lives Scheme is a shared lives service, they recruit, train and support self-employed shared lives carers (SLC) who offer accommodation and support arrangements for people within their own family homes in…
Dorset Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
We are a free, impartial and confidential service that provides information, advice and support to: children and young people aged from 0 to 25 with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) parents and carers…
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Eggardon Country Cooks - Owner
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EggardonCountryCooks/ Lovely Lunches at Eggardon Country Cooks offer a freshly cooked two course meal service between 12 noon and 1:30pm delivering in the Bridport, Beaminster and…
Eleanor Healthcare Dorchester
Eleanor Healthcare was founded in 1979 and since then, we have developed extensive experience and knowledge in the healthcare sector.
Encompass Domiciliary Care & Outreach Services
Many of the people who engage with our service do so in the comfort of their own homes.
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.