Groups and support in Puncknowle
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532 services
Covering the wider area
Dorset Advocacy
Our Care Act advocates help people in Dorset with assessments and reviews of their care needs by Social Services. If a person lacks capacity to make decisions and are objecting to decisions made for them in the Court of…
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 (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.…
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.
Intellectual Disability - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Team (ID-CAMHS) Dorset County
ID-CAMHS is a multi-disciplinary team that works with children and young people diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and their families across West Dorset areas. Resources on the following: Annual Health Check, Care…
Dorset Wildlife Trust
We protect Dorset's wildlife and wild places
Dorset Learning Disability Service - 2 Thornhill Close
Section: Leonard Cheshire Disability Care Specialism: Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG)
WATAG (Western Area Transport Action Group) exists to improve public transport in the Westernmost part of Dorset. WATAG is now a member of bususers.org.
Dorset Learning Disability Service - 4 Romulus Close
Section: Leonard Cheshire Disability Care Specialism: Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
CAMHS Gateway
CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. CAMHS Gateway: This helps manage assessments and provides some brief lower level intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 experiencing…
Move Fitness Class
Dorchester Sports Centre is a family friendly centre offering the local community an all inclusive wellness and sports facility to enjoy - a service provided by West Dorset District Council.
Dorset County Hospital - Bereavement Midwive
Dedicated team provide care and support for families experiencing baby loss at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth. Facebook group: ‘The Forget-me-not Group’ - monitored and invite only. Monthly support group:…
West Dorset Dietitian
Dorset-County-Hospital-Adults-Referral-criteria.pdf
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 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…
Dorchester & West Dorset District Scouts
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more.
Dorset Carer's Hub
Support for carers in Dorchester
Dorset Council
Working with Sheila Biddlecombe, covering Dorchester and West Dorset areas.
Magna Housing
Local housing association We’re Magna Housing, a community-based housing association. We mainly work in Dorset and Somerset (our head office is in Dorchester) providing housing services to local people.We understand…
Mental Health Forum
Local peer led charity. Set up to improve the lives of everyone affected by mental illness promoting wellbeing and recovery. Lots of resources, advice on employment, advocacy service, social program etc. Main office in…
Seated Exercise and Online Vitality Classes - Age UK
Seated Vitality Exercise Gentle chair based exercises that are designed to improve confidence, increase stability, improve mobility and balance, strengthen muscles, improve posture, most importantly help prevent falls…
The Added Hair Company
Specialises in wigs etc for women going through cancer treatment.
Dorset Archives Trust (DAT)
The Dorset Archives Trust (DAT) key objective is 'Saving Dorset's disappearing history' we aim to achieve this with 3 key stratgies:
Dorset Learning Disability Service - 23 Birch Way
Section: Leonard Cheshire Disability
Dorset Reading Partners
Dorset Reading Partners is a charity that recruits, trains and equips volunteer reading partners to support children with their reading development.
Home Library Service - Dorset Council
The Home Library Service is offered to someone who is unable to leave the home, access the library or carry materials. For Carehome residents: Book collections (which reflects reading tastes) delivered to homes on a…
Maternity Matters Dorset
Your guide to maternity options and services in Dorset. Facebook Group: Dorset Maternity & Neonatal Voices | Facebook Maternal Mental health service: Maternal Mental Health Service – Maternity Matters Dorset Referral…
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…
Dorset Care Record (DCR)
Dorset Care Record (DCR) is an electronic record linking health and social care information from Dorset General Practices (doctors' surgeries). The Dorset Care Record website is intended for both members of the public…