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233 services
Covering the wider area
NSPCC
If you're worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. We've got information and advice on different types of child abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children safe. You can…
Papyrus
24/7 confidential advice and support if you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, and information about how to make a safety plan. Available to anybody under the age of 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, or for anyone…
People First Dorset
Twitter: @peoplefirstdor Facebook: People First Dorset Instagram: PeopleFirstDorset You Tube: People First Dorset
Post-COVID Syndrome (PCS) Service
Specialist support for people who have on-going symptoms of COVID-19 for 12 weeks or more, known as post-COVID Syndrome (PCS). The most common symptoms include: fatigue breathlessness headaches brain ‘fog’ pain in the…
Primrose Lodge
Local Residential Alcohol And Drug Rehab In Dorset. Primrose Lodge is one of the few UK rehabs that treat young people aged 16-18 years old – especially those who suffer from eating disorders and other addictions. Our…
Ridgewater Energy
Delivery partner for Healthy Homes Dorset, offering appliances, advice, and insulation support, e.g. Dorset Home Upgrade Grant. Text INSULATION followed by YOUR NAME to 07984 440584
Rockrose Specialist Cleaning Solutions
Work with hoarders/decluttering extreme cleaning. Pauline Chart has worked with them for one of our patients – very good. Services: Home Extreme Cleaning Trauma Cleaning Hoarding/Decluttering Unattended Deaths Void…
Rough sleeping support - Dorset Council (Julian House)
If you are sleeping rough If you are sleeping rough and have access to a phone, you can call our rough sleeper outreach team, which is run by Julian House (https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/service/outreach-dorset). They…
Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB)
A leading source of information on sight loss and the issues affecting blind and partially sighted people. Whether you’re losing your sight, blind, or partially sighted, our practical and emotional support can help you…
Samaritans
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanscharity/ X: https://twitter.com/samaritans Support for anyone in emotional distress.Free phone number: 116 123How we can help:- Listening Service- Schools Outreach-…
SEND4
Despite the fact that only 5% of individuals with special education needs, disabilities, and long-term health conditions are employed, a significant proportion of around (60%) aspire to work. SEND4 helps individuals…
Shout
Shout provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors. Texts are free…
South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) - Service Manager
SWAN provides all the statutory advocacy for both [name withheld] and BCP Council. We have a new generic offer for supporting vulnerable clients. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SouthWestAdvocacyNetwork/
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 Friendly Food Club
The Friendly food club (FFC) who have been working with a PPG and their volunteers to offer a 6 week fully funded cooking course. This course is delivered by the FFC for the first 2 weeks, then for 2 weeks by the…
The Mix
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile. To take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and…
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…
UB Healthcare
Free support and advice to find the right care. Our team of expert independent coordinators work closely with care seekers and care providers to source and broker the most appropriate placement to enable timely and…
Wiseability-Ucan
For unemployed over 25 year olds to integrate back into the workplace. Offices in Weymouth and Bournemouth .
National, phone and online
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)
Talk About Trust
Works across the UK to keep young people safe around alcohol, vaping, cannabis and other substances. Early intervention charity that enables young people (11- 25) to make more informed, safer life choices through the…
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…
Shelter
National service with a Dorset branch based in Bournemouth. .
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…