Clubs and community groups can help you to:
You can also call our adult access team. We can help to stop a situation from getting worse.
Phone: 01305 221016
Email: [email protected]
You can order hot, frozen and chilled meals from local companies.
Getting out and exploring local activities can benefit your health and wellbeing as well as giving you the opportunity to meet new people and try new things. Find social clubs, hobbies and activities near you.
You can ask for a volunteer to keep in touch with you. It could be in person or over the phone.
Phone: 01305 269214
Website: Volunteer Centre Dorset
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.
Some clubs provide community transport to their events. Find contact details for community transport in your area using Our Dorset Community Directory.
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
Apply online for assisted collection if you cannot move your bins or containers to the roadside.
Contact Age UK Dorchester for advice on heating your home, fire safety, memory loss and benefits.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01305 269444
Contact Millbrook Healthcare for advice and support to make your home accessible.
Phone: 0333 0030010
If you look after someone such as a parent, partner, or friend, then you are a carer. Help & Care can give you the advice and support you need.
Email: c[email protected]
Phone: 0303 303 0153
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
We are committed to making our information and services accessible to all.
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01305 221000
