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Carers Support Group Café - The Blandford Group Practice
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Organisation: The Blandford Group Practice
Activity: Support group café
Description: The Blandford Group Practice is hosting a carer support group café for anyone supporting a loved one, come join us at Blandford rugby club for tea/coffee and cake, find out what support is available locally and chat to our wellbeing team. Also feel free to pop in to the practice any time during Carers Week to chat with Karen our carers coordinator. Remember you are as important as the person you are caring for.
Location: Blandford Rugby Club, Larksmead, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7LU

Blandford Hidden Gardens - Forward Carers and Carer Support Dorset
2025-06-08 11:00 - 17:00
Organisation: Forward Carers and Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Information stand at Blandford’s Hidden Gardens
Description: Forward Carers and Carer Support Dorset will be hosting an information stand at this years Hidden Gardens event in Blandford. Carers are invited to visit the many beautiful gardens and/or access support from a member of the Forward Carers & Carer Support Dorset team.
The organisers of Blandford’s Hidden Gardens have kindly offered 50 free tickets for carers with a carers card, and any additional tickets will be at a 50% discount at £3.50 (normal price £7.00). These can be requested/purchased from The Blandford Town Museum and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, having shown the museum staff their Forward Carers ID card. Accompanied under 18s free.
Location: Blandford Hidden Gardens, Blandford Forum
How to get tickets/programmes: Blandford Town Museum
Telephone: 01258 450388
Email: contact@blandfordtownmuseum.org.uk
Contact:
Rachel Close at Forward Carers
rachel.close@forwardcarers.org.uk

Cream tea/coffee morning - Central Bournemouth PCN
2025-06-09 10:30 - 12:00
Organisation: Central Bournemouth PCN
Activity: Cream tea/coffee morning. This is an open invitation to carers who are registered (or their cared for person is registered) with Central Bournemouth Primary Care Network (PCN). No booking required.
Description: Central Bournemouth PCN is running a free carers cream tea/coffee morning to celebrate unpaid carers. There will be information and advice available from Help & Care.
Location: East Way Clinic, East Way BH8 9PU

Virtual workshop - Carer Support Dorset
2025-06-09 10:30 - 12:00
Organisation: Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Virtual workshop – take action: caring for yourself, while caring for others
Description: In this workshop, we will explore: your identity, navigating changes in relationships and maintaining boundaries & self-care as you ‘cannot pour from an empty cup’.
How to book: Contact Carer Support Dorset to book your place at this online session, via telephone: 0800 368 8349 or email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk
Location: Online session – Microsoft Teams

Accessible walk for those with learning disabilities - Minstead Trust
2025-06-09 11:30 - 13:00
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: Poole Park

Afternoon tea for carers - BCP Carer Support
2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:00
Organisation: BCP Carer Support
Activity: Afternoon tea for carers registered with BCP Carer Support
Description: BCP Carer Support is hosting an afternoon tea for carers. This event is only open to carers registered with BCP Carer Support. Please get in touch to find out more.
Tel: 01202 128787
Email: carersupport@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Location: The Captain’s Club, Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HU

Carers Information Stand - Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice
2025-06-10 09:00 - 12:00
Organisation: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network
Activity: Carers information stand

Description: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network are hosting an information stand in the waiting room of Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice. 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: Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice, Portland Road, Wyke Regis DT4 9BE

Carers event - Dorset Council and Purbeck PCN
2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
Organisation: Dorset Council Adult Social Care & Purbeck PCN
Activity: Carers event hosted by Dorset Council Adult Social Care & Purbeck PCN
Description: Dorset Council and Purbeck PCN are hosting an event for carers. There will be information and advice available from Carers Support Dorset and Bridgit Care
How to book: No booking needed. Contact Donna Galway donna.galway@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or Kirsty Morns 01929 557059
Location: The Focus Centre, 107 High Street, Swanage BH19 2NB

Carer café - Carer Support Dorset
2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
Organisation: Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Wareham 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 Bear Wareham, 14 South Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LT

Carers event - Purbeck PCN
2025-06-10 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 Bear Wareham, 14 South Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LT

Moving to music session - Forward Carers
2025-06-10 10:00 - 13:30
Organisation: Forward Carers
Activity: Pavilion dance – free moving to music session, lunch and social time
Description: Join us for a joyful morning of movement, music, and meaningful connection, for carers (those they support are welcome too). Class tickets and lunch being funded by Leonardo Carer Support.
10am – Start your day with refreshments, friendly chats, and find out more about local services and support available for carers.
10:30am – 11:30am – Take part in a FREE Moving to music class led by Samantha Gillingham. Open to carers and/or their cared for person.
11:30am – 1:30pm – Enjoy a relaxed social lunch, mini tours of the dance studios, and chat with a wellbeing producer about ways to support your wellbeing
How to book:
Booking required. Spaces are limited – early booking recommended!
Book.
Moving to Music info.
Location: Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth BH1 2BU

Celebrating ageing and staying independent - Kinson Community Centre & BCP Council
2025-06-10 10:30 - 14:30
Organisation: Kinson Community Centre and BCP Council
Activity: Challenging ageism – celebrating ageing and staying independent

Description: Find out about local support, social activities, and helpful resources to boost your health and wellbeing from a variety of organisations. Whether you’re looking to take part in group activities, courses, or access services, there’s something for everyone!
– Free basic health check
– Free refreshments
– Meet the BCP Homes Team
– Invite your friends and family and just turn up!
Any questions, call the BCP Homes Resident Involvement Team on 0800 028 1870 or email bcphomes.getinvolved@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Location: The Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Bournemouth BH10 7LH

Beach hut gathering - Dorset Council
2025-06-10 13:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Dorset Council Adult Social Care
Activity: Beach hut gathering
Description: Dorset Council ‘s Adult Social Care team are hosting a beach hut gathering for carers on Swanage Beach. Come along to enjoy the seaside, connect with other carers and receive information and advice around your caring role
How to book: No booking needed. Contact Donna Galway donna.galway@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or Kirsty Morns 01929 557059
Location: Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1LB

Wellbeing and information event - Carer Support Dorset
2025-06-10 13:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Caring for the carers: a wellbeing & information event
Description: Come along to our relaxed, drop-in event celebrating Dorset’s unpaid carers as part of Carers Week 2025. It’s a great chance to explore a wide range of support available to you—from health and wellbeing to social care and financial advice. We’ll have plenty of stallholders on hand from local services and organisations, all ready to chat, share information, and help you feel more connected and supported. Some of the friendly faces you’ll see include Mid-Dorset Primary Care Network, Forward Carers (with info on the Carer Friendly ID Card), and our team from the Money Matters service, offering advice around finances, employment, and energy. There’ll be free teas, coffees, and sweet treats to enjoy, plus some lovely goodie bags to say thank you for everything you do. You’ll also have opportunities to give feedback, ask questions, and have your voice heard. No need to book—just pop in and stay for as little or as long as you like. We’d love to see you there!
How to book: No booking needed – just drop in and stay for as long as you like. We look forward to welcoming you! Contact Carer Support Dorset for more information, via telephone: 0800 368 8349 or email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk
Location: Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, 66 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA

Carers Week Coffee Afternoon - Parley Place Care Home
2025-06-10 14:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Parley Place Care Home
Activity: Carers Week Coffee Afternoon – Parley Place Care Home

Description: We would like to offer some hospitality and thanks to Carers in our community to join us. Marking Carers Week with a lovely afternoon of tea, coffee and cakes in a relaxed environment. All welcome.
How to book: No need to book. Contact number 01202 149 250. Website www.barchester.com
Location: Parley Place Care Home, 300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, BH22 8SL

Carers Information Stand - Royal Crescent Surgery
2025-06-11 09:30 - 12:30
Organisation: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network
Activity: Carers Information Stand at Royal Crescent Surgery

Description: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network are hosting an information stand in the waiting room of Royal Crescent Surgery. 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: Royal Crescent Surgery, 25 Crescent Street, Weymouth DT4 7BY

Carers coffee morning - Westbourne Medical Centre
2025-06-11 10:30 - 12:00
Organisation: Westbourne Medical Centre
Activity: Carers coffee morning
Description: Join Westbourne Medical Centre’s carers lead for a coffee morning for carers. Help & Care will be attending to share information and advice to support your wellbeing and your caring role
Location: Westbourne Medical Centre, Bournemouth, Milham Road, Westbourne, BH4 9HJ

Pop up information stand - Dorset Council
2025-06-11 11:00 - 14:00
Organisation: Dorset Council
Activity: Carers information and support stand
Description: Dorset Council is hosting a pop up information stand for carers. Come along to find out about support for carers. Carers caseworkers will be available to speak to.
Location: Bridport Morrisons, West Bay Road, Bridport DT6 3QH

CANCELLED Accessible walk for those with learning disabilities - Minstead Trust
2025-06-11 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: Bournemouth Lower Gardens

Afternoon tea for carers - BCP Carer Support
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
Organisation: BCP Carer Support
Activity: Afternoon tea for carers registered with BCP Carer Support
Description: BCP Carer Support is hosting an afternoon tea for carers. This event is only open to carers registered with BCP Carer Support. Please get in touch to find out more.
Tel: 01202 128787
Email: carersupport@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Location: The Cumberland Hotel, 27 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth BH1 3AF

Support for working carers: your rights at work and financial wellbeing lunch and learn session - Forward Carers
2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:00
Organisation: Forward Carers (with Carer Support Dorset as guest speaker)
Activity: Online session
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

Book online.
Location: Online

Blessed are the Carers Celebration - All Saint's Church
2025-06-11 13:30 - 15:30
Organisation: All Saints’ Church Branksome Park
Activity: Blessed are the Carers Celebration

Description: All Saints’ Church are celebrating carers in our local area with Blessed are the Carers, a special afternoon for people who are carers. Whether you are a carer yourself or know someone who is, you are warmly invited.
1:30pm Service of blessing for carers
A peaceful church service in the church building, with music, readings and prayers of blessing for those who are carers.
2:30pm Tea Party
Afterwards in the Church Hall we’ll celebrate carers with wonderful homemade cakes and sandwiches.
How to book: No booking needed.
Location: All Saints Church Branksome Park, 28 Western Rd, Poole BH13 7BP

Cake for carers - Poole North PCN
2025-06-11 14:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Poole North PCN
Activity: Cake for carers event
Description: If you are an unpaid carers, join our carers leads & social prescribers for tea, coffee, cake and a dance with Graham’s Amateur Dancing from 3pm. Carers & their cared for person of all ages welcome
Location: St Paul’s Church, Canford Heath BH17 9DW

Carers Cream Tea - Weymouth Connect
2025-06-11 14:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Dorset Council & Two Harbours Healthcare
Activity: Carers Cream Tea

Description: Come join Dorset Council and Two Harbours Healthcare at Weymouth Connect for a cream tea for carers to show appreciation for all you do. Carers case worker and care co-ordinators will be available to speak to you about support available.
How to book: No booking required
Location: Weymouth Connect, The Acorns, 5 Grosvenor Road Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7QL

Carers first aid workshop - Leonardo Carer Support
2025-06-11 14:00 - 16:15, 2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:45
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
