Our Dorset

Dorset Council and Yeatman Hospital drop in
2024-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Activity: Information stand and drop in to be held in the day room of The Willows. Find out more about carers services in Dorset and speak with a carers case worker.
Location: Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne.
Details: No enrolment required.

Rethink Art Therapy - Wareham
2024-06-11
Activity: Art therapy.
Description: We will be hosting an art therapy workshop for registered Rethink carers.
Location: Wareham
Details: Carers registered with Rethink to book.

Carer Support Dorset - Wareham
2024-06-11 10:00 - 12:00
Activity: Wareham Carer Cafe
Description: Join us for our social carer cafes, a safe space for unpaid carers to connect with others who share your journey. Grab a hot drink and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow carers, dedicated volunteers, and knowledgeable staff members. No reservation necessary – simply drop by and stay as long as you’d like. We look forward to welcoming you!
Location: The Bear, 14 South Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LT
More information.

Cake for Carers - Poole
2024-06-11 10:30 - 12:30
Organisation: Poole North Primary Care Network
Activity: Cake for carers
Description: Unpaid carers are invited to come and join Poole North PCN for coffee, tea and cake with the support of their carers leads and social prescribers. Carers of all ages are welcome
Location: North Reach Annexe, St John’s Church, Broadstone, BH18 8AR
Details: No booking required, just turn up

Minstead Trust - walk in the park
2024-06-11 12:00 - 14:00
Activity: A walk in the park
Description: For family carers of adults with a learning a disability. Caring is not a walk in the park, but today for a while it could be.
Location: Poole Park
Activity details: Please contact Sini on 07586 717228 or Sini.Lucas@minsteadtrust.org.uk to register and to be informed of any changes. We meet at the Ark Café entrance, next to the Ark Café car park. Between 12pm and 12.15pm and will do a slow walk and chat, around a wheelchair accessible route for approximately an hour (max), stopping when we need to. Do bring a drink with you. We will then walk back to Ark and those who wish can join in the café for rest and a free hot drink after the walk. Please note all participants are responsible for their own family members who may join on the walk. Event is weather permitting, but a light drizzle won’t stop the event. Please note parking fees may apply at local car parks.

Bournemouth Concert for Carers
2024-06-11 14:00 - 15:30
Organisation: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Forward Carers & BCP Council
Activity: Concert for Carers
Description: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Teatime Trio will be performing a special concert at The Spire in Poole to celebrate carers and the invaluable contribution they make to families and to the community.
Location: The Spire, High Street, Poole BH15 1DF
Activity schedule:
2pm – 2.30pm – music
2.30pm – 3.00pm – tea and cake
3.00pm – 3.30pm – music
Ticket Price: £6 (to include a hot drink and cake)
The BSO Box Office is not public facing so we are unable to offer concessionary rates (bookings can only be made online or by phone).
Working in partnership with Forward Carers and BCP Council, the BSO concert is offering carers the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed chamber performance in beautiful setting. The concert will include a selection of works from popular classicals to light film music and songs from musicals. Tea, coffee and delicious cakes will be served in the interval with the chance to chat and socialise with other carers.
Booking information.

SWAN Advocacy - Zoom webinar
2024-06-11 16:30 - 17:30
Organisation: SWAN Advocacy
Activity: SWAN Carers Advocacy – what can advocacy and your advocate do for you? (Zoom webinar)
Description: Introduction to SWAN Advocacy and what advocacy is. How a carers advocate can support you through assessments, reviews and accessing the right care and support for you and your cared for loved one, followed by a Q & A opportunity
Location: Zoom
Details:
Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 913 1318 0451
Passcode: 8FH45H

Forward Carers - Zoom
2024-06-11 19:00 - 19:45
Activity: Online discovery session ‘What does the new Carers Leave Act mean for you as an unpaid working carer?’
Description: What does the Carers Leave Act mean for you as an unpaid working carer? Are you juggling work with your caring commitments? Want to know how the NEW Carers Leave Act means for you? Join Forward Carers for a FREE 45 min online session and get informed about how your employer can support you at work.
Location: Zoom
More information.

Rethink picnic and meditation - Dorchester
2024-06-12
Organisation: Rethink.
Activity: Picnic and meditation.
Description: We will be hosting for registered Rethink carers a picnic and outdoor guided meditation.
Location: Dorchester
Details: Carers registered with Rethink to book: dorsetcarers@rethink.org

Weymouth and Portland Carers Week Event
2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:30
Organisation: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network
Activity: Weymouth and Portland Carers Week Event
Details: Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network have booked to have an information table at Weymouth Library during Carers Week. The carers leads from Weymouth and Portland GP practices will be there to offer support, and information about local groups and services, also free blood pressure checks will be available. The event will support and help existing carers, but also hopes identify new unpaid carers so please do come along to discuss your caring role and see what support you can receive
Location: Weymouth Library, Great George Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8NN
Details: Drop in event, no booking required. The event is for carers who are patients registered at Weymouth and Portland surgeries: The Bridges Medical Practice; Cross Road Surgery; Weymouth Bay Medical Practice; Royal Manor Health Care; Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice.

Museum tour and cream tea - Blandford
2024-06-12 10:00 - 14:00
Organisation: Blandford Museums, Forward Carers & Dorset Council.
Activity: Museum tour and cream tea.
Description: A guided tour of the Blandford Town Museum, The Blandford Fashion Museum and the church. 12:00 – 2pm a garden luncheon-tea, including cream tea, finger sandwiches, tea and coffee.
Location: Blandford Museum, Bere’s Yard, The Marketplace, Blandford Forum, DT11 7HQ
Details: Tour will start at 10am from The Blandford Town Museum and return there at 12pm for a luncheon tea. No booking required. FREE, just pop along!
Book your spot

Dorset Council - Carers Information Stand, Bridport
2024-06-12 10:00 - 15:00
Description: Information stand and drop in.
Location: Morrisons, Bridport.
Details: No enrolment required.

Dorset Council information event - Bridport
2024-06-12 10:00 - 15:00
Organisation: Dorset Council
Activity: Carers information event.
Description: Carer caseworkers will be available with information and support for carers.
Location: In the foyer of Morrisons, Bridport.
Details: No enrolment required.

Learning disability family carers drop-in - Bournemouth
2024-06-12 10:30 - 12:30
Organisation: Minstead Trust
Activity: Learning Disability Family Carers Drop-in
Description: Free hot drink. Come and have a chat. Tell us what you want adult social care/health care/learning disability services to know and we will collate feedback after carers week.
Location: Community Room, Tesco Extra, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY.
Details: Come as you are, no need to book, but you can contact Sini Lucas on 07586 717228 or Sini.Lucas@minsteadtrust.org.uk to register and to be informed of any changes.

Carers Wellbeing Group - Sturminster Newton
2024-06-12 11:00 - 15:00
Organisation: Guggleton Farm Arts
Activity: Launch of monthly carers wellbeing group
Description: A new carers wellbeing group is being launched, first one 12th June 2024 during Carers Week. It will then occur on the 12th day of each and every month.
• Art and Craft
• Information
• Relaxation
• Refreshments included
• Time to talk
• Make friends, peer support
• and much more!
Location: Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2RQ
Details: Come all day, or drop in when you can, there will be a warm welcome

Monthly Carers Wellbeing Meeting - Sturminster Newton
2024-06-12 11:00 - 15:00
Organisation: Guggleton Farm Arts
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

CRISP afternoon tea - Bournemouth
2024-06-12 12:00 - 14:00
Organisation: CRISP
Activity: The Cumberland Hotel – afternoon tea at lunchtime.
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 Cumberland Hotel, 27 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH1 3AF
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. The Suncliff can be used for the Cumberland but you must register with the Suncliff.

Carers celebration event - Wareham
2024-06-12 13:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Purbeck Primary Care Network. Supported by Carer Support Dorset, NHS Dorset, NHS Dorset Healthcare University – NHS Foundation Trust, Carey Hut Charitable Trust, The Leonardo Trust, Dorset Council.
Description: The GP’s of Purbeck want to extend a huge thank you for the support and care you give your loved ones everyday. Join us for a day of celebration in honour of Carers Week 2024, from 1pm-4pm, where you can connect with a variety of organisations offering resources and support just for you! Hot drinks and treats available.
Time: Drop in between 1pm-4pm.
Location: Carey Hall, Mistover Road, Wareham, BH20 4BY
Details: No booking needed. Drop in anytime between 1pm- 4pm. More information.

All Saints Church service - Poole
2024-06-12 13:30 - 14:30
Organisation: All Saints Church
Activity: Blessed Are The Carers
Description: As part of national Carers Week, we will be celebrating carers with a service followed by a tea party. If you are a carer, or know someone who is, then please put this in your diary and spread the word!
Time: 1:30pm – service of Blessing for Carers, 2:30pm – All Saints tea party in the hall celebrating carers
Location: All Saints’ Church, 28 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset BH13 7BP
Details: The tea party is being held in the hall two doors away from the church

Tea, coffee and cake afternoon - Shaftesbury
2024-06-12 14:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Dorset Council & Westminster Memorial Hospital
Activity: Tea, coffee and cake afternoon.
Description: Tea, coffee, cake and an opportunity for carers to relax and chat.
Location: Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury.
Details: Open to carers in the Gillingham/Shaftesbury area, including those who are carers of patients on the ward. Places are limited to 25 and are to be booked by emailing name and contact details to adultcarersteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Rethink cream tea
2024-06-13 08:00 - 17:00
Organisation: Rethink.
Activity: Cream tea.
Description: We will be hosting for registered Rethink carers a cream tea.
Location: Bridport.
Details: Carers registered with Rethink to book: dorsetcarers@rethink.org

Carers drop in - Ferndown
2024-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
Organisation: Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Carers drop in Ferndown
Description: Come along to one of our drop-ins to find out information especially for carers as well as speak face-to-face with a carer advisor if you choose, about any specific issues you’d like help with or services you’d like to know more about.
Location: Ferndown library, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown BH22 9TH
More information.

Carers open morning - Dorchester
2024-06-13 10:00 - 13:00
Organisation: Dorset Council
Activity: Carers open morning
Details: Carers are invited to come to an open morning for carers in Dorchester! Technology Lounge and Greenwood Centre.
• Come and find out what technology and equipment is available to help you with caring
• Get information and advice from local carers case-workers
Location: Greenwood Independent Living & Rehabilitation Centre, Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester DT1 2ER
Drop in, no booking required.

Bridport carers cafe
2024-06-13 10:30 - 12:30
Organisation: Carer Support Dorset
Activity: Bridport carers cafe
Description: Join us for our social carer cafes, a safe space for unpaid carers to connect with others who share your journey. Grab a hot drink and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow carers, dedicated volunteers, and knowledgeable staff members. No reservation necessary – simply drop by and stay as long as you’d like. We look forward to welcoming you!
Location: The Bull Hotel, 34 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF
More information.

Minstead Trust - walk in the park
2024-06-13 12:00 - 14:00
Organisation: Minstead Trust.
Activity: Walk in the park.
Description: For family carers of adults with learning disability. Caring is not a walk in the park, but today for a while it could be.
Location: Christchurch Quay
Details: Please contact Sini on 07586 717228 or Sini.Lucas@minsteadtrust.org.uk to register and to be informed of any changes. We meet on the green opposite Old Mill Tea Rooms (BH23 1BY) on Christchurch Quay, between 12pm and 12.15pm and will then go for a slow walk and chat around a wheelchair accessible route for approximately an hour (max), stopping when we need to. Do bring a drink with you. We will then walk back to the Old Mill Tea Room and those wish can join in the café for a rest and a free hot drink after the walk. Please note all participants are responsible for their own family members who may join on the walk. Event is weather permitting, but a light drizzle won’t stop the event. Please note parking fees may apply at nearby car parks.

Information stand and drop in - Sherborne
2024-06-13 14:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Dorset Council and Yeatman Hospital
Activity: Information stand and drop in
Description: Information stand and drop in to be held in the day room of The Willows. Find out more about carers services in Dorset and speak with a carers case worker.
Location: Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne
Details: No enrolment required.

Rethink - beach outing Weymouth
2024-06-14 08:00 - 17:00
Organisation: Rethink.
Activity: Beach outing.
Description: We will be hosting for registered Rethink carers a beach walk, talk & dip.
Location: Weymouth.
Details: Carers registered with Rethink to book: dorsetcarers@rethink.org

Help and Care - drop-in wellbeing event
2024-06-14 10:00 - 15:00
Organisation: Help and Care
Activity: Drop-in wellbeing event
Description: Come along to our community-based event to find out:
– what support is available in your neighbourhood for your health and wellbeing
– blood pressure checks
– how to get the most out of your medication with PCN pharmacy team
– experience how a person living with dementia may feel, with a virtual dementia tour
– share a tea or coffee in a relaxed setting with friendly teams of professionals that are here to help
– resources for carers and activities for their cared for person
– information sessions. details to be confirmed
Location: Bridport Youth and Community Centre, Gundry Lane, Bridport DT6 3RL
Details: No need to book.
Visit: www.helpandcare.org.uk
Contact: a.sedmanhobson@helpandcare.org.uk
stacey.hill@helpandcare.org.uk
jcsocialprescribing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk
Tel: 01308 428943

Dorset Council - carer information stand - Portland
2024-06-14 14:00 - 16:00
Organisation: Dorset Council.
Activity: Carers information stand.
Description: Information stand and drop in.
Location: Portland Library.
Details: No enrolment required.

Forward Carers - Recognising carers rights - Zoom event
2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:30
Organisation: Forward Carers
Activity: Online Zoom event. Recognising your rights as an unpaid carer
Description: Join Forward Carers on 18 November at 7pm for a vital online event as part of Carers Rights Day 2024. This year’s theme, Recognising Your Rights, highlights the importance of understanding your entitlements as an unpaid carer and knowing where to access support
This Zoom event will bring together expert speakers to explore fundamental rights that support unpaid carers including;
• Understanding your right to unpaid Carer’s Leave
• Requesting flexible working arrangements
• Asking your GP to identify you as a carer and why this is important
• Protection against discrimination or harassment
• Requesting a carer’s assessment
• Being involved when the person you care for is discharged from hospital
Don’t miss this chance to ensure you’re well informed and fully supported in your caring role
Location: Zoom
Book this free event.
