Care and support

Find self help resources and local services below.

Local Resources

Physical Health Services Free Exercise Ideas – NHS guide for being more active without having to spend money. Healthier Together provides you with information to help keep your child safe and healthy, ... [continue] Local Resources

Mental Health Resources

If you need to speak to someone at any time 24/7 you can call the Samaritans on 116 123, the out-of-hours NHS helpline on 111, or Connection (Dorset Crisis Response Service) on 0800 ... [continue] Mental Health Resources

Health Coaching

Managing life with a health condition isn’t always easy. We know that understanding and keeping track of medications, treatments, tests and appointments with healthcare professionals are important, but also that ... [continue] Health Coaching

Live Well

NHS Live Well – NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol. Live Well Dorset– to help people living ... [continue] Live Well

Abortion Care, Vasectomy and Contraception

MSI Reproductive Choices Providers of NHS funded Abortion Care, Vasectomy and Contraception. Call our confidential helpline 0345 300 8090 to find out more about your choices, or visit our website. ... [continue] Abortion Care, Vasectomy and Contraception

Pregnancy

If you’ve recently found out you’re pregnant, let Maternity Matters Dorset know – they will make sure you’re getting the right care If you haven’t already, the first thing to ... [continue] Pregnancy

Dementia Coordinator Service

The service is available to everyone across Dorset, age 18 and over including support for immediate carers and loved ones. A referral to a Dementia Coordinator is made by the ... [continue] Dementia Coordinator Service

National Diabetes Programme

The National Diabetes Programme is offering free one-to-one or group support to help you lead a healthier life. Do you struggle to get enough exercise day-to-day? Are you concerned about ... [continue] National Diabetes Programme

South West Advocacy Network

South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) is a charity specialising in delivering independent advocacy.  

Date published: 7th August, 2024
Date last updated: 7th August, 2024