Getting early help and support
Clubs and community groups
Clubs and community groups can help you to:
- order food
- make friends
- get out and about
- get help at home
- find carers
- apply for benefits
You can also call our adult access team. We can help to stop a situation from getting worse.
Phone: 01305 221016
Lunch clubs
Lunch clubs can be a great place to meet people.
To find lunch clubs near you, go to the Our Dorset Community Directory
Select:
- the place where you live
- staying well and healthy
- social clubs and groups
Meal delivery
You can order hot, frozen and chilled meals from local companies.
To find a food delivery service near you, go to the Our Dorset Community Directory.
Select:
- the place where you live
- help, care and support in the home
- mobile meals
Social clubs and activities
To find social clubs, hobbies and activities near you, go to the Our Dorset Community Directory.
Select:
- the place where you live
- community support and activities
You can ask for a volunteer to keep in touch with you. It could be in person or over the phone.
Phone: 01305 269214
You can also request good neighbour services, such as collecting prescriptions or shopping.
Silverline is a free helpline for older people. Call them on 0800 470 80 90.
Getting out and about
Some clubs provide community transport to their events. Find contact details for community transport in your area using Our Dorset Community Directory
Disabled toilets
You need a RADAR key to use public disabled toilets.
Some tourist information offices can lend you a key, or you can buy a RADAR key from Disability Rights UK (DRUK).
Phone DRUK: 0203 687 0790
Assisted bin collection
Apply online for assisted bin collection if you cannot move your bins to the roadside.
Safe and independent living (SAIL)
Contact Age UK Dorchester for advice on heating your home, fire safety, memory loss and benefits.
Email: sailadmin@ageukdorchester.org.uk
Phone: 01305 269444
Contact Millbrook Healthcare for advice and support to make your home accessible.
Phone: 0333 0030010
Carers
If you look after someone such as a parent, partner, or friend, then you are a carer. Carers Support Dorset can give you the advice and support you need.
Email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk
Phone: 0800 368 8349
Benefits
You may be entitled to money to help you to live independently in your home.
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) can help you to check that you are getting the right financial support.
Phone CAB Dorset: 0344 411 1444
Alternative formats
We are committed to making our information and services accessible to all.
If you would like this information in an alternative format, please contact us.
Email: customerservices@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Phone: 01305 221000