Our Dorset

Minstead Trust family carers drop=-in
2023-11-22 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | 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

Parent Carer Foundation carers cafe session POOLE
2023-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Tesco Community Room, Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NX
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 BOURNEMOUTH
2023-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Tesco Community Room Bournemouth, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY

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

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.

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 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 - Roadshow, Beaminster Town Square
2023-06-09 10:00 - 15:00
A roadshow offering information, leaflets, signposting and advocacy.

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.

Rethink Carers Dorset - Carers Beach Walk, Chat & Dip, Weymouth
2023-06-09
Carers must be registered with Rethink. Please contact Rethink for more information about location and timings by email: dorsetcarers@rethink.org

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.

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

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

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

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

Rethink Carers - Carers Art Therapy Workshop, Wimborne
2023-06-08

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.

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

Poole North primary care network - Cake for Carers
2023-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Caring for Carers Info event - Mid Dorset
2023-06-07 12:00 - 15:30 | Dorset Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
Mid Dorset Primary Care Network, a collaboration of the nine GP practices in the Mid Dorset area, is holding a Caring for Carers information event.
Join them and over 20 other services to find out what support is available in your local community and the wider Dorset area. No booking required.
For more information, please visit: www.dorset-pcn.co.uk.
Please note this event is for Mid Dorset residents.

The Dorset Carers Hub - Roadshow, Shaftesbury
2023-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Shaftesbury Town Hall, Shaftesbury Town Hall, High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY

Parent Carer Foundation - Drop-in Carers Event, Poole
2023-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Tesco Community Room, Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NX
There will be many activities including an information stand and carers on hand to offer any help and support.
There will be free refreshments and cakes, and a chance to catch up with other carers in your area.

Dorset Council - carers information stand
2023-06-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Blandford Tesco, Tesco, Stour Park, Blandford Forum, DT11 9PU
Further details: 01747 859120

Dorset Council - carers week event, Gillingham Library
2023-06-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Gillingham Library, Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA
Carers week event with treats and refreshments.
Further details: 01747 822180

Carer Support Dorset - Cream Tea
2023-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Woodhouse Gardens, Blandford, Woodhouse Gardens, Blandford Forum
There is a maximum number of 30 spaces.
Please book your place with Carer Support Dorset.
Email: admin@carersupportdorset.co.uk
Freephone: 0800 368 8349
Web: carersupportdorset.co.uk
A carers advisor will be available on the day.

The Dorset Carers Hub - Roadshow, Lyme Regis
2023-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Lyme Regis

Dorset Council - carers information stand, Blandford Library
2023-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Blandford Library, Blandford Library, The Tabernacle, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DW
Further details: 01258 452075

Rethink Carers Dorset - Carers Walk & Talk
2023-06-06 | Thorncombe Woods, Dorset, Dorchester, Dorset

Dorset Council - Sturminster Library event
2023-06-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Sturminster Library, Sturminster Newton Library, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EH
Refreshments provided, floral activity, carers information.
Further details: 01747 822180

Help and Care - Dementia Awareness Drop-in Event
2023-06-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Bridport Town Hall, Bridport Town Hall, Bridport, DT6 3LF
Are you personally affected by dementia? Feel you have memory difficulties? Or simply would like more information? Come along to our community-based event to find out:

What support is available in your neighbourhood
Chat with other local people who are living with dementia
Share a tea or a coffee in a relaxed setting with friendly teams of professionals that are here to help

Drop-in event – no need to book.
Other information events take place throughout the year. Visit: www.helpandcare.org.uk/services/dementia-coordinator-service/ for more information.
Event supported by Carer Support Dorset.
