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37 services
Covering the wider area
Memory Group (Henhayes Centre)
A charity that aims to reduce isolation, loneliness, and seclusion for the older and disabled members of the local community, while promoting their health & well-being. They offer a number of core activities which…
The Living Tree
We are a self-help support group for people who have experienced cancer and for their families/carers. Our group is based in Bridport and is open to any cancer patients from West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset.…
National, phone and online
Activity Alliance
Being Active Guide An everyday guide for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions about the benefits of being active and information on how to get started. Created by Activity Alliance and Disability…
Alzheimer's Society
Support for people with dementia and their families/friends
Arthritis Action
Free online resources to help people manage their arthritis with confidence. These include exercises, recipes, fact sheets, videos from a team of experts, peer support groups, etc.
Asthma+Lung UK
Helpline team is trained to give you information on many aspects of living with a lung condition. Asthma Forum: Lung forum:
Braining Training Sessions (Age UK)
We have Brain Training sessions available in Dorchester & Weymouth, and can even arrange to put on a session in your local community! Brain Training is a great way to stimulate your brain and keep your mind active! Our…
British Heart Foundation
For anyone with heart conditions. Resources and helplines both on phone and online. Online community called HealthUnlocked
British Lung Foundation
For Sufferers of lung disease
Cancer Research UK (Telephone Helpline and Online Chat)
Offers lots of support and information for anyone. Cancer Chat They also have an online chat facility if you prefer to message them: https://cancerchat.cancerresearchuk.org/user/createuser
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…
Crohn's and Colitis UK
Support for sufferers of Crohn's and Colitis. National charity with a Dorset network
Diabetes UK
National diabetes charity. Aims to offer support and advice as well as preventing type 2. Have a south west team.
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
GIRES is a UK-wide organization focused on improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse individuals. They provide information, education, and training to various sectors, including healthcare and education, aiming to…
Hope for the Community
Course examples: ANY LONG-TERM CONDITION POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME PREPARING FOR HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY (MSK) CARERS WORKPLACE WELLBEING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION PARENTS OF…
Macmillan Cancer Support Line
Lots of support online, online community, information and resources, helpline etc Email the support line: Chat online (open 8am to 8pm seven days a week): Online Community Services: Welfare rights advice - our welfare…
Macular Society
For sufferers of macular degeneration Local Axminster group Friday 10.30-12.30
Mermaids
Aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families. Mermaids is a UK charity that supports transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse…
MS Trus
Our helpline is available from Monday to Friday (except UK bank holidays) from 9am to 5pm. Outside these hours you can leave us a message.
Multiple Sclerosis Society - Dorset Branch
Information, helpline, forum, virtual events
NHS Your Covid Recovery (online)
Online resource for those recovering from Covid. What to expect, what's normal and what's not
Online Carer Support Group
Third Tuesday of Month- 11.00-12.00pm
Our Dorset Digital
Our Dorset Digital develop and embed digital healthcare tools and technologies to support Dorset residents, NHS staff and frontline teams. Health and care video library: Digital tools for long term condition management:…
Relate (Devon and Cornwall) - Exeter F2F Service
Other social media: https://twitter.com/Relate_charity Services offered:- Children's Counselling- Online and Telephone Counselling- Relationship Counselling- Sex Therapy- Training and Education- Young People's…
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…
Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB) - Regional Campaigns Officer
Support with sight loss including a helpline and other resources including training and education .