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222 services
Covering the wider area
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home is a purpose-built care home with generously sized rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, TV, telephone and Wi-Fi facilities to make it easy to stay in close contact. The home also has a…
South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
A free, independent and confidential advocacy service for adults (the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in our communities)across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. They are also developing and…
St Andrew's Community Hall Charmouth
Our role is to provide a village Hall for the Community and the many clubs, classes and groups that meet in the Village Hall each week. We also host parties, conferences and meetings. We hope you will enjoy the…
Steve Charles Help a Friend
Our aim is to preserve and protect the health of people who live in West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the…
Support Group (Dorchester) - Pain Management Service
4th Friday of each Month from 11am
Sydling Taxi Bus
Shared taxi service from Sydling St Nicholas to Dorchester with pick-up points along route.
The Added Hair Company
Specialises in wigs etc for women going through cancer treatment.
The Hub
The Hub is part of Lyme Regis Development Trust (LRDT), a 20 year old charity and community business. LRDT has a great track record in helping make the most of places and spaces for the Lyme Regis community, and through…
The Live In Care Agency
A warm welcome to The Live In Care Agency, a care agency which introduces self-employed live-in Carers to take care of you, in your own home, in your time, in your way.
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.…
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 Shores
A Dorset-wide service providing support to men, women and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted. They are contactable 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheShoresSARC/…
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…
Toller Porcorum Village Hall
Toller Porcorum Village Hall is a newly constructed hall with excellent facilities. It is a modern, purpose-built village hall in the centre of our picturesque village. It is within 50 yds of the Church. The hall was…
Trip Befriending Service
Ring & Ride <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-ring-ride/> Easy access transport for regular shopping trips and day outings. TRIP Cars <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-cars/> Transportation to medical appointments.…
TRIP - Community Car Schemes
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TRIPHoniton/ X: https://twitter.com/tripoffice TRIP provides administration for voluntary car services covering the Honiton district, the Seaton and Lyme Regis areas, Budleigh…
Volunteer Centre Dorset
Monday-Friday, 9-5; Weekends, 12-4 We can support any Dorset Council area resident who is a carer or lives alone. For one off tasks we ask for £20. For example: Moving of furniture (within reason) Bed Moves Hospital…
Washingpool Farm Shop
The farm shop has a huge range of everything including local produce, meat, vegetables, ready meals, soups and cakes.
Wessex Cancer Trust
Wessex Cancer Trust (soon to become Wessex Cancer Support) offers free online services for people and their families dealing with cancer. Although they currently do not have face-to-face services in the west of the…
West Dorset Carers Support Group (Rethink)
A confidential, non-judgemental and friendly group once a month for carers to come and receive info, support and meet other carers. Poster: West Dorset Carers Poster -Apr 25
West Dorset Mencap
Facebook page: We are a Local Charity dedicated to helping Adults with learning Disabilities. Raising funds through local events and our High St Charity shop.
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.
Wiseability-Ucan
For unemployed over 25 year olds to integrate back into the workplace. Offices in Weymouth and Bournemouth .
National, phone and online
Alzheimer's Society
Support for people with dementia and their families/friends
Beat Eating Disorders
Charity with national helpline for sufferers and their support systems. Online resources and directory to further help and support
Bereavement Advice Centre
Practical advice on many issues and procedures that one is faced with after the death of a loved one.
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
Carents Room
What is Carents? Carents is a one stop shop for those navigating the realities of ageing and care. We provide: Trusted information – Expert-led, independent, practical guidance on care, health, legal, safety, and…
Civil Legal Advice
You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid.You can get help from CLA for problems including:debt, if your home is at riskhousing, eg if you’re homeless or at…