https://www.carersupportdorset.co.uk/whats-on/ NOTE THAT CARERS SUPPORT DORSET HAVE CHANGED THEIR OPENING TIMES – CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS Register as a carer for free access to: An online session, led by Rethink Mental Illness on communicating with the person you care for, as well as advocating on their behalf with professionals is on Wednesday 16th February 10 […]
https://countrymenuk.org/ A little outside our area as nearer Sherborne but an incredibly useful resource. The Countrymen’s Club, Rylands Farm “offers a vital lifeline for retired farmers and outdoor loving men to meet and support each other as they face life’s challenges”. Jill Millward 01963 210789 (Tues & Thurs) email admin@countrymenUK.org Activities include “feeding and checking
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Thursday, March 3rd 2022 between 9:30 am and 1:00pm. Public Policy Exchange will be hosting a webinar on informal carers – Providing greater support to relieve financial and emotional pressure. Thursday 3rd March 9.30 am – 1.00 pm Speakers · Caroline Dinenage MP, Minister of State for Social Care · Emily Holzhausen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs Carers UK
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https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2021/10/22/helpandkindness-supporting-dorsets-response-to-the-care-crisis https://www.helpandkindness.co.uk/ “The #HelpAndKindness project “joins the dots” between residents’ needs, and providers of support across Dorset. Requests are received from residents, public sector partners and from the commercial sector. They are increasingly asking for local support for people at home. In addition to sharing details of local care agencies, #HelpAndKindness is also signposting to
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https://www.valepantry.co.uk/ The Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton recently became an official charity (congratulations!) It offers low-priced food and support for people who need a bit of help. Membership is open to anyone in North Dorset struggling to make ends meet. Members pay £6 for a weekly shop worth approximately £25 and the Pantry works closely
Gillingham Medical Practice has appointed two more members of staff to their team. Both have a special interest in mental health. “Emily previously worked at a GP surgery in Reading but has relocated back to Dorset in order to be closer to family and move into a role which is focused on creating personalised patient
For more information go to: https://www.carersupportdorset.co.uk/ You will need to register with them as a Carer before doing the training or joining meetings. Online training: Wednesday 17 November, 10am–11am – Rethink Mental Health Workshop – Recovery A session led by Rethink Mental Illness on the theme of recovery for the person you care for and how best
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NEARLY HERE, NEW FLYER, NEW DATES LAUNCH DAY MONDAY 25TH OCTOBER A REMINDER! Mental Health North Dorset Help and Peer Support and Rural Mental Health Matters (founder is Melanie Costas) have received a National Lottery ‘Connecting Communities’ Grant of £2,500 in order to jointly run a project we named “Socially Connecting Shaftesbury”. Socially Connecting Shaftesbury
If you are over 16 and have experience of local mental health support services in Wiltshire, or you are a staff member working in these services, a carer, friend, family member or supporter of someone who has used support services, please share your experiences in a short survey from mental health charity, Response. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/responsesurvey/ For
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