Carers first aid workshop - Leonardo Carer Support
2025-06-11 14:00 - 16:15, 2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:45 (Europe/London)
Organisation: Leonardo Carer Support
Activity: Carers first aid workshop
Description: Leonardo Carer Support are pleased to be working with Ark Medical Solutions to bring you a carer emergency first aid workshop. A workshop speciﬁcally designed for carers supporting a loved one at home. The workshop will cover topics such as choking procedures, falls, wounds and basic life support. Those attending will receive a free ﬁrst aid kit to take away with them at the end of the day.
Please get in touch to book your place:
Call – 01202 698325
Email – info@leonardocarersupport.org
Location: Anne van Brussel House, Unit 1, Albany Business Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX

Your rights at work and financial wellbeing information session - Forward Carers
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:00
Organisation: Forward Carers (with Carer Support Dorset as guest speaker)
Activity: Support for working carers: your rights at work & financial wellbeing.
Description: Join Forward Carers for an informative online session aimed at working carers, exploring carers leave and your rights in the workplace. Did you know that 1 in 7 workers are carers?
What to expect:

Learn how the Carer’s Leave Act and other rights can support you as a working carer
Find out how to approach conversations with your employer about your entitlements
Hear from expert guest speakers, including the Carer Money Matters Project (delivered by Carer Support Dorset), covering benefits, budgeting help, and local financial support
15 minute Q&A at the end

How to book
Location: Online session

Family activities - Carer Support Dorset
2025-06-12
Organisation: Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Funded young carer family activities
Description: In support of Carers Week ‘young carers’ daily theme, Carer Support Dorset will be offering our registered young carers and their families opportunities to enjoy quality time together as a family, participating in a funded activity. This will be able to be booked at a time and date convenient to the young carer and their family
How to book: Contact Carer Support Dorset for more information, via telephone: 0800 368 8349 or email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk

Carers Information Stand - Island Leg Club
2025-06-12 08:30 - 11:30
Organisation: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network
Activity: Carers information stand

Description: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network are hosting an information stand at the Island Leg Club. The Leg Club Movement is a global initiative, designed to care for people suffering from or at risk of chronic leg disease within a social model of care. GP carers Lead and Carers Case Worker from Dorset Council will be available for support and to give information about local groups and services.
How to book: No booking required.
Location: Island Leg Club, Community 2000 hall, Easton, Portland DT5 1HG

Carers information event - Yeovil Hospital
2025-06-12 09:30 - 13:00
Organisation: Dorset Council Adult Social Care
Activity: Carers information event
Description: Dorset Council is hosting an information event for carers in the foyer of Yeovil District Hospital. Come along to find out about support for carers. Carers caseworkers will be available to speak to.
Location: Yeovil District Hospital (in the foyer), Higher Kingston, Yeovil BA21 4AT

Carers event - Purbeck PCN
2025-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
Organisation: Purbeck PCN
Activity: Carers event

Description: A special event just for you to connect with other unpaid carers. Discover support from local charities and support groups. Recharge with advice from mental health and wellbeing specialists. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You deserve this time for you.
No booking required – just show up!
Location: The Focus Centre, 107 High Street, Swanage BH19 2NB

Carers drop-in session - Blackmore Vale Partnership
2025-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
Organisation: Blackmore Vale Partnership
Activity: Carers drop-in session at The Health Hub

Description: The health hub Is a chance for you to have a chat with our health champions over a cuppa and biscuits. You can find out about support on offer in your local area. Come join our carers lead for a drop in session to have a chat and gain further support in your caring role if required
Location: Abbey View Medical Centre (waiting room A), Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury SP7 8DH

Bridport carer café - Carer Support Dorset
2025-06-12 10:30 - 12:30
Organisation: Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Bridport Carer Café
Description: Join us for our social carer cafés – a welcoming and supportive space for unpaid carers to connect with others who share a similar journey.
Enjoy a hot drink, a sweet treat, and the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with fellow carers, dedicated volunteers, and knowledgeable carer advisers from the Carer Support Dorset team.
No reservation needed – just drop in and stay for as long as you like. We look forward to welcoming you!
As part of Carers Week 2025, we’ll also have some special goodie bags available to celebrate and thank you for all that you do
How to book: No reservation needed – just drop in and stay for as long as you like. We look forward to welcoming you!
Location: The Bull Hotel, 34 East Street, Bridport, England, DT6 3LF

CANCELLED Accessible walk for learning disabilities - Minstead Trust
2025-06-12 11:30 - 13:30
*Cancelled due to no bookings
Organisation: Minstead Trust
Activity: Accessible walk for learning disabilities family carers (followed by refreshments)
Description: Free walk with learning disabilities carers representation coordinator, and light refreshments sponsored by Leonardo Trust. Welcome to bring the person you support along, but please note you must take responsibility for them at all times. You are welcome to bring a picnic if you prefer and weather allows.
Pre-booking required – 10 places maximum
How to book: To book a place and for meeting details contact Sini Lucas – sini.lucas@minsteadtrust.org.uk or telephone mobile: 07586 717228
Location: Christchurch Quay

Men's Health Fair - Sherborne Primary Care Network
2025-06-12 14:00 - 18:00
Organisation: Sherborne Primary Care Network
Activity: Men’s Health Fair

Description: Come join us for a Men’s Health Fair aimed at male carers. There will be information on healthy lifestyles and avoiding Diabetes including advice and presentations from Livewell Dorset, cookery demonstrations from Friendly Food Club, and much more including:

Repair Cafe
The Men’s Shed
Country Men’s Club
Spotlight on prostate cancer
Support for carers from Carer Support Dorset advisors
Primary Care Network pharmacy, frailty and social prescribing teams attending

How to book: No booking required.
Location: The Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne DT9 3AA

Young carers webinar - Carers Trust
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:30
Organisation: Carers Trust
Activity: Webinar – young carers supporting an adult with a mental illness
Description: Carers Trust will be holding a webinar focused on identifying and supporting young carers and young adult carers who care for an adult with a mental illness. This webinar will focus on strengthening awareness, identification and support for young carers in settings such as adult mental health services. We will also cover Triangle of Care – an alliance between carers, service users and health professionals. Triangle of Care aims to promote and sustain safety, recovery and mental wellbeing by including and supporting carers
Book tickets
Location: Online

Carers Information Stand - Barton House Medical Practice
2025-06-13 10:00 - 14:00
Organisation: Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network
Activity: Carers Information Stand

Description: Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network is hosting a carers information stand at Barton House medical practice in Beaminster. Come along to speak to a care-coordinator about support available to you.
How to book: No booking required.
Location: Barton House, Beaminster DT8 3EQ

Community drop in - Access Wellbeing & Carer Support Dorset
2025-06-13 10:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Access Wellbeing & Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Access Wellbeing’s community drop in & carer celebration with Carer Support Dorset
Description: Join us for a celebration of carers! Information and advice available from Access Wellbeing and Carer Support Dorset. Tea and coffee provided.
Contact Carer Support Dorset for more information.
Telephone: 0800 368 8349
Email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk
Location: Wimborne Community Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1EB

Weymouth Carer Support Group - with guests Carer Support Dorset and Weymouth CMHT
2025-06-13 10:30 - 12:00
Organisation: Carer Support Dorset, Weymouth CMHT and Weymouth Carer Support Group
Activity: Carer support group
Description: Weymouth Carer Support Group are a voluntary led peer-support group for families, friends, and carers. The group offers a safe, non-judgemental, and welcoming environment where members can meet to share experiences, signpost each other to other services and look after their well-being. Come and join us in an informal setting over a cup of tea or coffee. They offer a friendly and safe place for a chat and offer support and encouragement to one another in a respectful, confidential, and supportive space. Carer Support Dorset and Weymouth & Portland’s community mental health team’s carers lead will be joining us, in celebration of Carers Week 2025! As part of Carers Week 2025, we’ll also have some special goodie bags available to celebrate and thank you for all that you do.
No need to book, you are welcome to simply turn up. Contact Carer Support Dorset for more information, via telephone: 0800 368 8349 or email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk.
Location: The Gardeners Restaurant, Lynch Lane Garden Centre, Lynch Lane, Weymouth, DT4 7QU

Carer's celebration - Gillingham Medical Practice
2025-06-13 12:00 - 14:00
Organisation: Gillingham Medical Practice
Activity: Carer’s celebration
Description: Join Gillingham Medical Practice for a celebration of carers! Information and advice available from Carer Support Dorset. There will be refreshments available and goodie bags to celebrate and thank you for all that you do
Location: The Gillingham Outdoor Bowling Club, School Road, SP8 4QR

Day trip - Forward Carers, Carer Support, Dorset & National Trust
2025-06-14 09:45 - 14:30
Organisation: Forward Carers, Carer Support, Dorset & National Trust
Activity: Carers Week day trip – explore Brownsea Island

Description: Join us for a special Carers Week outing to the stunning National Trust site, Brownsea Island – a tranquil retreat rich with wildlife, woodland walks, and breath-taking coastal views. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to take a well-deserved break in nature.
This free trip includes:
• Complimentary ferry crossing from Poole Harbour
• Free entry to Brownsea Island
• A relaxing day to unwind, explore, and connect with others
• Pop up information stands from Forward Carers and Carer Support Dorset
Itinerary:
• Meet at Poole Harbour at 9:45am
• Return on the 2:30pm ferry
How to book: Booking essential – very limited availability. Maximum of two tickets per booking. Places are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
To secure your place, contact Carer Support Dorset via telephone: 0800 368 8349 or email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole BH13 7EE

Mid Dorset Primary Care Network drop in
2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Organisation: Mid Dorset Primary Care Network
Description: Drop in chat for information, advice and general carer information.
Second Wednesday of every month
10am-12pm
Location: Dorchester Day Centre
Drop in, no need to book.
