Learning, skills and digital in West Dorset
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30 services
In or near West Dorset
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…
Digital Champions
We have a few volunteers providing digital skills support in your area (Beaminster, Burton Bradstock, Bridport & Lyme Regis).
Digital Champions (Project Officer for our Volunteer Digital Champions)
We have a few volunteers providing digital skills support in your area (Beaminster, Burton Bradstock, Bridport & Lyme Regis).
Digital Champions - West Dorset
We have a few volunteers providing digital skills support in your area (Beaminster, Burton Bradstock, Bridport & Lyme Regis). ONLINE BOOKING CALENDAR: Beaminster: Venue - Yarn Barton Centre Day and time - Thursday from…
Heritage Club
The Admiral Hood | Beaminster | Facebook Mosterton & District Over-50s Computer Club: weekly, 9.45am – 11.45am, Admiral Hood Mosterton
Read Easy South Dorset
Our group covers South Dorset which includes Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland. Until 2021 we were known as Read Easy Weymouth and Portland.
Skills & Learning Adult Community Education
Download or order Brochure: Centres: Most classes are held in Dorchester or Weymouth. Dorchester Library and Learning CentreCharles StreetDorchesterDT1 1EE Weymouth LibraryGreat George StreetWeymouthDT4 8NN LSI…
Covering the wider area
AbilityNet
AbilityNet's friendly technology volunteers provide free IT (information technology) support to older people and disabled people of any age, anywhere in the UK. Every volunteer is disclosure-checked and can help with…
Age UK - Home Support
Our home support service is here to help older people to remain independent in their own home. They will carry out an initial assessment to ensure the service meets what you need. All of our team have undergone full…
Age UK - Poundbury Community Centre
A range of activities and events for every interest and ability. See FB page: https://www.facebook.com/AgeUKNSWD See Jan '24 poster:
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 Council
Visiting victims of scams and helping them get back on their feet.
Good Things Foundation
Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards to help digitally excluded people get connected. 2.5 million households struggle to afford the internet in the UK, and 1 in 14…
Help&Care (HOPE Courses)
Referral form: https://www.helpandcare.org.uk/services/help-overcoming-problems-effectively/
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…
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…
Millbrook Healthcare (Dorset Accessible Homes Service)
Community Equipment Services Technology Enabled Care Services Home Improvement Agencies Sensory Impairment Services
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…
Social Embers
Digital Legacy Management and Planning Services Social Embers was founded in 2014 to provide advice in the community in matters relating to digital bereavement. (Digital bereavement is an umbrella term that covers end…
National, phone and online
Kooth
A safe and anonymous online support and counseling space for young people. Mini-activities to boost your wellbeing.
Learn Devon
Learn Devon provides adult and community learning courses on behalf of Devon County Council. Digital courses: https://www.learndevon.co.uk/subjects/digital-skills-and-it/
Learn My Way
> 100 free bite-sized topics on essential digital skills, covering subjects from the basics of using a touch screen through to using technology for social and financial inclusion. The platform is flexible to allow…
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…
SignHealth
Our vision is a world without barriers to good health and wellbeing for Deaf people. The majority of our 150 staff are Deaf people and our award winning board has been recognised for its diversity and inclusivity.…
The Virtual Village Hall
An online activity hub and community, designed to help people stay physically and mentally active, connected and having fun, with very little space or equipment. 1400+ sessions: health and wellbeing gardening arts and…