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Wellbeing and information event - Carer Support Dorset
2025-06-10 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
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

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

Weymouth and Portland PCN - Carers Rights Day
2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Organisation: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network
Activity: Carers Rights Day afternoon event
Description: Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network are hosting an afternoon for Carers Rights Day for our registered carers and cared for persons. We hope you can join us for tea/coffee. This is a free event.
Location: Wellworthy Social Club, Weymouth, DT4 9BY
No need to book, just arrive or email lauren.magill@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Wimborne Dementia Friendly Community
2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Organisation: Wimborne Dementia Friendly Community
Activity: Dementia Friends awareness session
Description: WDFC are holding a Dementia Friends Awareness Session, delivered by Sue Warr from Prama. Open to all and is one in a 3 part series this autumn/winter.
Location: Lesley Shand Funeral Service, Orchard Room, 184 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3LL
To secure your place contact Trish at trishhitchins@aol.com
