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Bridport carers cafe
2024-06-13 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
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.

Prama Life - Carers Rights Day event
2024-11-21 09:00 - 12:30
Organisation: Prama Life
Activity: Carers Rights Day event
Description: Come along and speak to over 30 different organisations available to help support carers. Free refreshments are available as well as an activities room, so your loved one can relax and enjoy a cuppa whilst you look around the event.
Location: The Allendale Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1AS
Details: No need to book.
Contact: caroldavies@prama.uk
Tel: 07736 133445

Carers drop in event - Kinson Road Medical Centre
2024-11-21 11:00 - 13:00
Organisation: Kinson Road Medical Centre
Activity: Drop in event
Description: Come to access further support from a variety of different people and/or just come for a chat over simple refreshments and get to know other unpaid carers. Goody bags available from Leonardo’s Trust on a first come first serve basis.
Location: Kinson Community Centre, Milhams Road (by Pelhams Park), Bournemouth BH10 7LH

Blackmore Vale Partnership's Celebration of Carers
2024-11-21 12:00 - 14:00
Organisation: Blackmore Vale Partnership
Activity: Afternoon tea and board games
Description: Join the Blackmore Vale Partnership for a celebration of carers. We want to say a big thank you for all that you do!
Please come along to our afternoon tea and board games lunch. We will have a selection of sandwiches, sides and delicious desserts. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate, Plus lots of board games to play whilst you eat. We will also have a variety of local organisations available for an informal chat to gain information and resources about your caring role. Plus, a mini health check with a member of our nursing team.
Please feel free to bring along your cared for person, a loved one or friend. We would love to see you all.
Location: Fontmell Magna Village Hall, West Street, Shaftebury SP7 0JP
Our wellbeing team will be on hand to speak to.
If you would like to know more or have any queries, please contact the wellbeing team on 01747 856786.
Email: bvp.wellbeing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Poole North PCN - Coffee afternoon
2024-11-21 13:00 - 15:00
Organisation: Poole North PCN
Activity: Carers Rights Day coffee afternoon
Description: Poole North Primary Care Network is 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: St Johns Church, North Reach Annexe, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (entrance off Dunyeats Road)
Details: No need to book, just arrive

Forward Carers - What are your rights? - Zoom event
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00
Organisation: Forward Carers
Activity: Online Zoom event. What are your employment rights as an unpaid working carer? What does the Carers Leave Act and other rights at work mean for you as an unpaid working carer?
Description: Are you juggling work with your caring commitments? Come along to learn what you are entitled to at work and how to start a conversation with with your employer.
Join Forward Carers for a 30 minute presentation and Q&A session, as we break down the details and discuss how the Carer’s Leave Act affects you. Get informed and empowered to navigate your employment rights.
Did you know? 12,000 people become unpaid carers every day, 1 in 7 (1 in 4 in some sectors like the NHS) and 600 carers leave the workforce every day!
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn and connect with others in similar situations.
Location: Zoom
Book this free event.
Please note that photographs and videos maybe be taken during this event. If you have any concerns, please speak to a team member leading the session. Thank you.

Carers Support Group Café - The Blandford Group Practice
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:30
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
