Links to Support

BCP only

BCP Carer Support (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Support carers across BCP to find out what we do visit    https://www.bcpcarersupport.org/

Or Tel: 01202 128787

PramaLIFE

PramaLife supports older people and carers across Dorset by providing a range of community activities.

PramaLife works in  Bournemouth, Christchurch, East Dorset and Poole offering a wide range of activities and  people enjoy life as they age

Email info@pramalife.org.uk

Call us on 01202 804911

https://www.pramalife.org/

https://www.pramalife.org/support-for-carers

Dorset  only

Carer Support Dorset

Supporting carers across Dorset to find out what we do visit www.carersupportdorset.co.uk

Or Tel: 0800 3688349

Dorset Council

Tel: 01305 221016

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/care-and-support-...

Bridgit

Online self-help toolsBridgit is an online platform which you can access 24/7 when you want to.  It provides advice, guidance, and information about your caring role.  It also can connect you to key services to support you and inform you about local events taking place in your community.

Start now

https://bridgit.care/support/dorset?t=dcweb

Across both areas

Help and Care 

Help and care provide a range of services to support carers 

Visit        Supporting People & Communities To Live The Lives They Choose · Help & Care

Leonardos Trust

Tel: 01202 698325

http://www.leonardotrust.org

They also provide grants for carers to support them with having a break, purchasing equipment etc

LiveWell Dorset

We are here for your health and wellbeing

Phone us on Freephone 0800 840 1628

https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/

Farming Community Network

We are a voluntary organisation & charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community.

Whether the issue is personal or business-related, FCN is here for you. We run a confidential, national helpline and e-helpline which is open every day of the year from 7am to 11pm and our volunteers provide free, confidential, pastoral and practical support to anyone who seeks help. Over 6,000 people a year benefit from FCN’s support and we can help with a variety of issues.

https://fcn.org.uk/

Help line number: 03000 111 999

YOU Trust

YOU: a family, creatively empowering people to thrive in their communities.

The YOU Trust is a charity that has been supporting vulnerable people across Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, the Isle of Wight, and West Sussex since 1985. We work across a wide range of specialist areas from Learning Disabilities to Mental Health and Stalking, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Services and everything we do is about ensuring the people we support can have the life they want.

You can self-refer to the service

http:// https://theyoutrust.org.uk/service/advice-services/dorset-firstpoint-housing-and-community/

Telephone: 0330 123 2550

Carers Direct Helpline (NHS Dorset)

If you need help with your caring role and want to talk to someone about what options are available to you.

The helpline is open from 8:00am – 9:00pm Monday to Friday, and from 11:00am to 4:00pm, at weekends. Calls cost the same as 01 or 02 numbers (also known as geographic numbers). Helpline number : 0400 123 1053

Age UK

For older people, their families, friends and carers. Helpline open every day of the year, 8:00am – 7:00pm

Tel: 0800 055 6112

Pan Dorset Carers Advocacy Service

working across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Carers Advocates are specialist independent advocates who work in partnership with the carer and the cared for to ensure they are supported to have their needs met and their rights respected and upheld.

Tel: 03333 447928

Email:  dorset@swanadvocacy.org.uk

Web: http://www.swanadvocacy.org.uk/dorset 

A young carer is someone under 18 and a young adult carer is aged 16 to 25. As a young carer, you may miss out on opportunities to play and spend time with your friends and classmates. You may feel isolated or find that you don't get included in certain activities. 

You might feel as if you’re the only young person that this happens to, you are not. There are lots of other young carers in the UK, and there are groups that can help you. 

Home - Young Carers | Carer Support Dorset 

MYTIME Young Carers 

Young People Services - Dorset Mind – mental health support 

Home - Kooth – online mental health support service 

Discovery project

We’re not a clinical intervention. Our Project works across the whole of Dorset with schools, charities, and a wide variety of organisations to create an offer for Young People (13-25) and their parents/ carers.

Website: Dorset HealthCare :: Discovery Project

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Information on dementia

This link provides lots of information 

Dorset HealthCare :: Useful information, links and community resources 

Here is a new dementia support forumrun by the alzheimers society 

Dementia Support Forum (alzheimers.org.uk)

Herbert Protocol

Caring for people with dementia or Alzheimer's can be challenging. 

There's a risk they can at some point start to 'walk about'. This may only be into the garden or street for a short time, but some people can get lost and go missing.

So planning ahead to keep them safe is really important.

What is the Herbert Protocol?

The Herbert Protocol is a form that carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person can fill in.

It contains a list of information to help the police if the person goes missing

https://www.met.police.uk/notices/af/herbert-protocol/

Information on mental health

Dorset Mental Health Forum

The Dorset Mental Health Forum is a peer led charity. We exist to improve the lives of everyone affected by mental illness by promoting wellbeing and recovery

Tel: 01305 257172

http://www.dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk/

Connection

Connection are a round-the-clock helpline for people of all ages, anywhere in Dorset, who are experiencing mental health issues and need support. The number offers 24/7 telephone access to mental health advice and support as part of the Dorset Crisis Response Service.
Tel: 0800 6520190

Support for Veterans In Dorset

With over 58,000 military veterans in Dorset, Dorset Council is reminding current and former members of the Armed Forces, and their families, that support is available for them. Whether they served in Afghanistan, or in other conflicts, news of the withdrawal of military forces has significantly impacted on the wellbeing of many veterans and their families. Through its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and links to health and wellbeing services including charities, Dorset Council is encouraging anyone affected to reach out for support.

Organisations offering support - The following organisations can offer support. All calls are free from a landline unless stated otherwise. At immediate risk of danger to life always call 999.

Armed Forces Community Health and Wellbeing Team

The Wellbeing Gateway We will offer an initial meeting with each veteran, family member or carer to establish the kind of help that would be most appropriate for each case.

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/application/files/2415/7295/8481/PD-MHS14-18_Armed_Forces_Community_Health_and_wellbeing_team.pdf 

Tel: 01202 584428

Op Courage

provides a service to ensure members of the Armed Forces community are supported to access services that provide health and social care support.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/

Veterans’ Gateway

Is a 24/7 first point of contact for all welfare needs. From healthcare and housing to employability, and more.

Call 0808 802 1212     https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/

Combat Stress

Offers specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. Call 0800 138 1619  https://combatstress.org.uk/

PTSD Resolution

Offer free, rapid and effective therapeutic support to Veterans, Reservists and family members. Call 0300 302 0551 (calls cost 3p to 40p per minute)    https://ptsdresolution.org/

SSAFA

Welfare, health and support services, for the UK military’s serving personnel, veterans, and their families,

call on 0800 260 6767       https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help

Veterans UK

Part of the Ministry of Defence and offers Support services for military and defence personnel and their families: detailed information, call 0808 1914 218     https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk

Debt Advice

Being in debt can cause a lot of stress and worry, and lead to serious consequences. It’s best to seek advice as early as possible.

Financial support for BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Residents help HSF

Household Support Fund (HSF) | BCP

Financial support for Dorset residents 

Residents in need, including vulnerable families, will receive help with the cost of food and heating and other essentials this winter. 

https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2021/12/07/financial-support-for-dorset-residents-in-need-this-winter/#

Citizen Advice

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/

The Money Advice Service

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/debt-and-borrowing

Help and Kindness

listings for 'debt advice'

https://www.helpandkindness.co.uk/search-results.php?keywords=debt%20advice

Turn2us

Contacting the helpline

Call us on: 0808 802 2000, 8 am - 6.30 pm Mondays-Fridays and on Saturday between 9 am and 1 pm.

Email us at: info@turn2us.org.uk.

Our helpline is free, confidential and independent

We can:

• Help you complete a benefit calculation
• Help you find grants
• Find an adviser to help with benefits, debt, housing & legal issues
• Use webchat for help with our tools

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/About-Us/Our-helpline

LEAP - The energy and money saving service

Legal Advice

Carers Trust – legal advice, including wills, managing someone else’s affairs, complaints and more 

Carers First – your rights as a carer