Poole North primary care network - Cake for Carers
2023-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Junction, Broadstone Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AX
Indulge in an afternoon of coffee, tea, cake and support with our carers team.
Are you a carer? Do you have support for yourself?
Whether you care for a family member of friend carers of all ages are welcome.
Come and join us for:

Games
Knit and natter
Bee talk @ 3pm
Friends group
Young carers
Jolly good company
Stepping stones
Free raffle

Fancy joining us? Please let the reception team know at your surgery or you can reply to the text message to sign up.

Dorset Council - carers week event, Sherborne Library
2023-06-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Sherborne Library, Sherborne Library, Hound St, DT9 3AA
For further details or to book a place, contact Keith Harrison on 07825 691508

BCP Carers Representation (Dorset Advocacy) - Learning Disability Family Carers Forum
2023-06-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
An online forum for carers of those with a learning disability.
Guests: Anja Ford and Jenni Collis-Heavens from the Adult Social Care Learning Disability Team.
Opportunity for updated and provide feedback.
Please contact Sini Lucas (Carers Representation Coordinator) for invitation link to the meeting.
Email: sini@dorsetadvocacy.co.uk
Phone: 07891 549680

This is an online event through Zoom.

Rethink Carers - Carers Art Therapy Workshop, Wimborne
2023-06-08
Carers must be registered with Rethink. Please contact Rethink for more information about location and timings by email: dorsetcarers@rethink.org

Rethink Carers Dorset - Bridport Carers Cream Tea
2023-06-08 08:00 - 17:00

The Dorset Carers Hub - Roadshow, Swanage
2023-06-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Swanage seafront (next to Tourist Information), Swanage seafront (next to Tourist Information), Swanage
A roadshow offering information, leaflets, signposting and advocacy.

Dorset Council - Coffee Afternoon
2023-06-08 14:00 - 16:30 | Portland Library, The Straights, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HG
Drop-in event.

Carer Support Dorset - Young Carer Twilight Event
2023-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Weymouth Library, Weymouth Library and Learning Centre, Great George Street, Weymouth, DT4 8NN
Open event for young carers with a craft activity.
Please book your place with Carer Support Dorset.
Email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk
Freephone: 0800 368 8349
Web: carersupportdorset.co.uk

MYTIME Young Carers - Making Memories Day: Adventure Pirates
2023-06-09
An event for young carers from BCP/Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
Event not publicly available.

Rethink Carers Dorset - Carers Beach Walk, Chat & Dip, Weymouth
2023-06-09

Dorset Council - Carers Information Stand
2023-06-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Asda Weymouth, Newstead Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8JQ
Get information and advice regarding your caring role.

The Dorset Carers Hub - Roadshow, Beaminster Town Square
2023-06-09 10:00 - 15:00

The Adam Practice - Carers Information Event
2023-06-09 11:00 - 15:00 | The Labour Club Hamworthy, The Labour Club, Lake Road, Hamworthy, BH15 4LF
Carers Event for the Adam Practice patients who are carers.
Information stands from local organisations who support carers, refreshments available and a raffle.
For more information, visit the website: www.adampractice.co.uk

The Dorset Carers Hub - Activity Day
2023-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Dorset Carers Hub, 19 South Street Nappers Mite, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Join Dorset Carers hub for a day of fun and activities.
For more information, contact 07989 306322 or email dorsetcarershub@gmail.com

The Vale Primary Care Network information and activities event - MARNHULL
2023-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Marnhull Village Hall, Burton Street, Marnhull, Dorset, DT10 1PP
An informal opportunity to meet your local carers support professionals, get information and talk to local and Dorset wide organisations and charities which may assist you in your caring role.
Meet other carers. Activities. Enjoy tea and cake!
You and the person you support are welcome to visit any time between 10 am and 1 pm – no booking required. Ample free parking onsite. Disabled access and facilities.
If you’d like more information please contact DC Carers Case Worker Lynne White 01747 859 120 and/or GP Surgery Carers Lead at Gillingham 01747 834 337, Shaftesbury 01747 856 786
For more information please view our flyer.

Minstead Trust Family Carers drop-in
2023-11-20 10:30 - 12:30 | The Spire, High Street, Poole
Drop by to say hello and have information on carers rights and support available in BCP for family carers.
You can just turn up, no registration needed. Look out for the colourful Minstead Trust banner in the café to locate the right table. If you are travelling to the session and want to check the session is definitely on contact:
Sini Lucas – Carers Representation Coordinator
sini.lucas@minsteadtrust.org.uk
Mobile: 07586717228
Find out more about out the service www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/carers

Parent Carer Foundation carers cafe session BOURNEMOUTH
2023-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Tesco Community Room Bournemouth, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY
Parent Carer Foundation are holding sessions for carers who would like to get out and about and meet other carers. So come and join us for tea, coffee, cake and conversation.
We will be collecting some information from carers to share with us

What are the biggest challenges for you as a carer?
What would make your life as a carer easier?

There is no need to book a place, just pop along you will be most welcome. For more information, please email us at parentcarerfoundation@gmail.com

Parent Carer Foundation carers cafe session POOLE
2023-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Tesco Community Room, Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NX

Minstead Trust family carers drop=-in
2023-11-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Tesco Community Room Bournemouth, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY
Drop by to say hello and find information on carers rights and support available in BCP for family carers.
You can just turn up, no registration needed. If you are travelling to the session and want to check the session is definitely on contact:
Sini Lucas – Carers Representation Coordinator
Sini.Lucas@minsteadtrust.org.uk
Mobile: 0758671722
Find out more about out the service www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/carers

Dorset Council information event WEYMOUTH
2023-11-22 10:30 - 15:00 | Asda Weymouth, Newstead Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8JQ
Carers case workers Sheila Biddlecombe and Kay Linehan-Cross will be hosting information stands in the foyer of supermarkets, providing carers with advice and guidance
There is no need to book.

PramaLife information event
2023-11-23 09:00 - 12:30
PramaLife in collaboration with Dorset Council, BCP Council, Carer Support Dorset and Leonardo Trust.
An information event being held in Wimborne, there will be stands with information on services available to help carers, along with refreshments and goodies for carers to take away.
In addition, an activity room will be available for any cared for person, whilst the carer attends the event.
We have 29 organisations attending, including:

Help & Care
Minstead Trust
Utility Warehouse
Douch
Connected Living
In Jolly Good Company
Growing Compassionate Communities
Wimborne Dementia Friendly Town
PramaLife
Ferndown Manor
Welfare & Benefits
Carers Support Dorset
SWAN advocacy
Promedica
Leap
Age UK
Poole Hospital carers support
Barchester CH
Colten Care
Healthwatch Dorset
Rethink
Forward Carers
Abbeyfield Wessex
Go South Coast
Lester Aldridge
CAB
Royal Voluntary Service
Scams Trading Standards
Adult Social Services

Social prescribers will also be wandering around offering support.
The event is a drop in event so need to book but if you require more information contact carol.davies@prama.uk, call 07736 133445, or download the event flyer.

Two Harbours Healthcare drop-in information event
2023-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellworthy Social Club, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9BY
The Care Coordinators in Two Harbours Healthcare are organising an event for carers to drop in and find out more about support services and groups that are available to them in the local area.
There is parking on site with disabled parking at the front of the building, refreshments will be made available.

Dorset Carers Hub info event
2023-11-23 10:30 - 15:00 | Dorset Carers Hub, 19 South Street Nappers Mite, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
An information event to raise awareness of carers and inform them of their rights and entitlements. A free hot drink and biscuit will be available.
The event is a drop in so no need to book. For more information visit the Dorset Carers Hub website or download the event flyer.

Dorset Council information event BRIDPORT
2023-11-23 10:30 - 15:00 | Morrisons Bridport, West Bay Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 8JQ

CRISP information event
2023-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Citygate Church, 138a Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS
An information event and a chance for carers to meet services that can offer support and signposting that will help them in their caring role.
Services attending include:

CRISP
Leonardo Trust – Charity and providers of Carers Counselling service
Forward Carers – Providers of Carers Card (Unsure if they can be present yet due to change in circumstances)
Minstead Trust – Providers of LD Carers Representation service
Lifeline – Care Tech
Swan Advocacy – Providers of Carers Advocacy service
CAN Wellbeing Collaborative – VCS Organisation
Help and Care – VCS organisation and providers of Dementia Co-ordinator service
NHS Dorset Cancer Team – Health and education
SWAD – Health, education and supporting challenging conversations
Immanuel Church – Carers Groups
Ridgewater Energy – Energy and Savings

Information will be provided on the following topics:

Carers Services
Charities
Advocacy
Care technology
Community Services and Signposting
Health
Carers Groups
Energy and savings

The event is a drop in event so no need to book. If you require more information please call 01202 128 787 or check out the event flyer.

The Vale Primary Care Network information and activities event GILLINGHAM
2023-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Gillingham Library, Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA
An informal opportunity to meet your local carers support professionals, get information and talk to local and Dorset wide organisations and charities which may assist you in your caring role, meet other carers. Refreshments.
You and the person you support are welcome to visit any time between 2 and 4 pm – no booking required, library open to public during these times.
If you would like more information please contact DC Carers Case Worker Lynne White 01747 859 120 and/or GP Surgery Carers Lead at Gillingham 01747 834 337 Shaftesbury 01747 856 786.
For more information please view our flyer.

CRISP - afternoon tea
2024-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
Activity: Captains Club afternoon tea
Description: Join us this Carers Week and enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea. With delicious savouries to start, then scones with cream and elegant, sweet delights to follow, it will certainly be a treat to remember!
Location: The Captains Club, Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU
Details: This event is being held for carers who are registered with CRISP and supporting someone living in the BCP Council area. Bookings open from 9:00 am on 14 May. If you are registered with CRISP and would like to book a space, please contacts CRISP on: Phone: 01202 128787. Email: carersupport@bcpcouncil.gov.uk. Please advise us of any dietary requirements and if you are a wheelchair user when booking. Please note that if you park in the (limited) venue parking, you must register your car at the relevant reception desk.

Carers wellbeing meeting - Stalbridge
2024-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
Description: Join us for our first monthly carers wellbeing meeting at Guggleton Farm Arts in Stalbridge. Guggleton Farm Community Arts is a unique creative space with an aim to provide opportunities for everyone to explore creativity at all levels, a key to personal development and wellbeing in a welcoming environment. Come all day, or drop in when you can, there will be a warm welcome. There will be arts & crafts, information, opportunities for relaxation, peer support and much more. Make friends who understand, or just sit quietly with a drink and enjoy some time for you. No booking needed
Location: Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2RQ
More information

Carers Celebration Event - Marnhull
2024-05-24 10:00 - 2024-06-10 12:00
Organisation: Blackmore Vale Partnership
Activity: Carers celebration event
Details: To celebrate and recognise our registered carers during National Carers Week, we would like to invite you to our annual Carers Celebration event. On offer: carer health checks, singing, music, art, and some pamper treats for your enjoyment! Tea, coffee, and cake will be provided. Various support agencies will be in attendance to provide you with advice and guidance. BIB The Trike will be joining us to offer patients a short ride
Location: Marnhull Village Hall, Marnhull, DT10 1PP
Details: Drop in, no booking required

Carer Support Dorset Sports Day
2024-06-08 13:30 - 16:30
Carer Support Dorset’s first ever sports day for young carers aged 14-25. There will be drinks and snacks available.
Location: Stourpaine Village Hall, Stourpaine, Blandford Forum DT11 8TJ
Details: email admin@supportdorset.co.uk if you would like to attend.
