Groups and support in Weymouth and Portland
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161 services
Covering the wider area
First Point Dorset - The YOU Trust
We work alongside people aged 16+, providing help and support to reduce homelessness, poverty, poor physical or mental health, or social isolation. Through our central point of contact, you can speak with one of our…
Gymnastics Club
Gymnastics classes the whole community can enjoy…………..
James Ivers - Home Help & Support Service
Below is a list of the services that I am able/ have been trained to provide. Some clients may require a mixture of the below services, with some clients needing perhaps one visit per week or up to four visits per day.…
Livewell
12 weeks of sessions – nutrition menus, exercise 18+ Waiting time = 48 hours Monday - Friday 9am - 6:30pm
New-Man
A Prostate Cancer Support Group in Weymouth and covering West Dorset, patients and carers welcome, the group meet up monthly in the evening at St Andrews Church Hall, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6BU.…
REACH
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset. EDP drug and alcohol hub based in Weymouth with satellites below. Link for GP referrals:…
Shopping Assistance
Assisted shopping - Will provide a staff member to support with shopping, including wheeling person round in wheelchair. Can be booked in advance or on arrival in store.
Shore To Door
Fresh, sustainably-caught fish from family run boat 'Wahoo' of Weymouth.
Singing For the Brain - Weymouth
Fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs hosted by our friendly and experienced group leaders.
Sir Samuel Mico’s Charities
The charity aims to provide educational grants to young people who have not reached 25 years of age, to assist them in their studies it also supports those undertaking apprenticeships.
South West Dorset Multicultural Network
Promoting Diversity in South West Dorset. The South West Dorset Multicultural Network was set up to establish links across West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland to provide support, information and cultural understanding.…
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…
Summer Holiday Club: Afternoons
Dorchester YMCA is a self-supporting, non profit making charity offering sports and physical activities for people of all ages and abilities. The centre comprises an entrance hall, 12 x 16 metre sports hall, activity…
Summer Holiday Club: Mornings
Dorchester YMCA is a self-supporting, non profit making charity offering sports and physical activities for people of all ages and abilities. The centre comprises an entrance hall, 12 x 16 metre sports hall, activity…
The Horse Course
Equine assisted interventions
The Ranch
The Ranch offers children and young people the opportunity for meaningful education and experiences. Our team use THRIVE methods in animal care, Equine Welfare, Forest School Acitivites and core subjects such as maths…
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.
Weymouth College
Programme Information: Duration: 12 weeks Ages: 16-25 (NEETs) / At Risk NEETs Costing: Free Schedule: Monday-Friday, times TBC (rough idea 9.30am-2.30pm) Qualifications: Young people can either achieve a L1 or L2 Award…
Whitehead Ross Education and Consulting (WREC)
Independent training provider delivering free, government funded courses. They are all accredited and regulated and lead to a formal qualification upon completion.
National, phone and online
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…
Action For Children
Parent Talk: Advice for parents of children aged 0-19 online across the UK Chat: https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/chat/ Sidekick: An anonymous and confidential text service for young carers aged 13-18 in the UK…
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…
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…
Alzheimer's Society
Support for people with dementia and their families/friends
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected. Since those early beginnings, we’ve…