Find support, advice and services to help you live independently, stay healthy and remain connected with your community.

Help to live safely at home

Adapt your home
Make changes to your home to make daily activities easier and safer.

Technology to help you stay safe at home
Use devices and digital technology to support independent living.

Equipment to help you at home
How to get equipment to help you at home, arrange repairs and return equipment you no longer need.

Try equipment and get independent living advice
Visit Greenwood Independent Living Centre to try equipment and get expert advice.

Returning home after hospital
Find out about support available while recovering at home after a hospital stay.

Keep your home clean and tidy
Find practical tips, equipment and support if you're finding it harder to keep your home clean and manageable.

Sight and hearing loss support

Get specialist support, equipment and advice if you have sight or hearing loss.

Health and wellbeing

 Support to improve your health and wellbeing
LiveWell Dorset is our free support service, offering personalised advice and coaching to help you meet your goals.

Be more active with exercises or activities for wellbeing
Find ways to become more active and improve your physical and mental wellbeing.

Eat well at home
Advice and support to help you eat well and maintain your health.

Health and wellbeing information
Information about staying healthy, preventing illness and improving wellbeing from our Public Health team.

Support in your community

Find local support and services
Search for local support, advice, activities and services in the Help and Kindness Community Directory.

Get help with everyday tasks
Dorset's Community Response can help you match your needs with local organisations, volunteers and services that may be able to help.

Meet people and make friends
Find activities, groups and opportunities to connect with other people.

Meet and talk to people more
Ways to stay in touch with loved ones from your home and help to get out and meet more people.

Money and planning ahead

Manage your money and get ready for your future
Advice and support to help you plan ahead and make informed decisions.