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Alderney and Parkstone Child's Sleep Clinic
Rosemary Medical Centre, Rosemary Gardens, Rosemary Road, Parkstone
Poole
BH12 3HF
Phone: (01202) 716997
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: 12 midday to 1pm
Booking phone: booking not necessary
Web Address:
Email Address:
The sleep clinic is open on a 'drop-in' basis to offer advice, information and support for parents of children who have developed real sleep problems.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 0-10/12 years
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: no cost`
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Glenys Sykes
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Alderney Smoke-Stop
Herbert Avenue Surgery, 268 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone
Poole
BH12 4HY
Phone: (01202) 743333
Opening times:- Am: vary
Pm: vary
Booking phone: (01202) 732985
Web Address:
Email Address:
Smoke-stop groups offer a 6 week programme of information, advice, practical solutions and group support to help you give up smoking.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: cover costs for tea and coffee if desired
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Maureen Evans, District Nurse
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Alzheimer's
Admin Block Alderney Hospital
Alderney
BH12 4NB
Phone: 01202 716393
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: info@alzheimers.org.uk
Offers help, support and practical help for those suffering from this disease
Volunteers Needed: Yes
We need volunteers to help us
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking
Parking Cost: Free
Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health: Yes
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: No Charge
Membership Fee - where applicable: We would like a voluntary donation
Contact: Mrs. Jan Cobb
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Association for the blind - Dorset County
20 Market St
Poole
BH15 1NF
Phone: (01202)677161
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.dcab.fsnet.co.uk
Email Address: helpline@dcab.fsnet.co.uk
Provides the following services, helpline offering advice and information, quarterly newsletters in large pring, tape, braille, computer disk format.Braille and tape transcription service. Rescource centre in Poole, specialist equipment for hearing and sight loss.
Volunteers Needed:
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Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. Liz Callister
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Benefits Agency (Dept of Social Security)
Crown Offices Civic Centre
Poole
BH15 2RP
Phone: (01202)712610
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Advice and information on benefits for individuals.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People: Yes
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mr. Barry Smith
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Big Issue, The
51 - 53 Poole Hill
Bournemouth
BH2 5PW
Phone: (01202)314261
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Web Address:
Email Address:
Helps over 700 homeless in the S.W region every year offering the opportunity to sell a mag to earn an income.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Sarah March Paschal
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Body Positive (Dorset)
24 Lorne Park Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 1JL
Phone: (01202)297386
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://.bodypos.demon.co.uk
Email Address: bodypos@bodypos.demon.co.uk
Self Help group for people living with or affected by HIV / AIDS. Walk in centre offering facilities which include alternative therapies, lounge, gym and library with internet access. Disabled access throughout the building.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
New Volunteers always required
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: David Galley
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Breast Cancer Support Group - Bournemouth & Poole
Breast Care Dept Royal B'mouth Hosp., Castle LaneE
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Phone: (01202)704433
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Support group meets once a month to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Offers emotional and practical help before and after treatment. Guest speakers - medical & non-medical. Meets Third Tuesday every month 2 - 4pm at the Durley Hall Hotel Durley Chine Rd Bournemouth
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Val White
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Breast Cancer Support Group - Bournemouth & Poole
Poole General Hospital, Lonfleet Rd
Poole
BH15 2JB
Phone: (01202)442861
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Support group meets once a month to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Offers emotional and practical help before and after treatment. Guest speakers - medical & non-medical. Meets Third Tuesday every month 2 - 4pm at the Durley Hall Hotel Durley Chine Rd Bournemouth
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Susan Toomer
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British Colostomy Association
30 Montacute Way
Merley
BH21 1TZ
Phone: (08003)284257
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://.bcass.org.uk
Email Address:
Represents the interests of people with a colostomy and provides support, reasurance and practicall info to anyone who has or is about to have a colostomy,
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
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Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Peter Martin
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British Limbless Ex-servicemens Assc (BLESMA)
17 Buckingham Mansions, Bath Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 2PG
Phone: (01202)553165
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: dave.g3puz@btinternet.com
Promotes the welfare of all those who lost limbs, or eyes as a result of service in the forces.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: David Hogan
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British Polio Fellowship - Dorset Group
17 Tan Howse Cl. Castledean Park
Bournemouth
BH7 7HB
Phone: (01202)422193
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Meets every second Sunday each Month. Arranges trips etc.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
Adults: Yes
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs Kath Watson
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British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
BPAS Bnmth/Poole Branch 23 Ophir Rd
Bournemouth
BH8 8LS
Phone: (08457)304030
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://.bpas.org
Email Address:
BPAS support reproductive choice by advocating and providinghigh quality affordable services for those wh wish to prevent and unplanned pregnancy with contraception or abortion. BPAS offers pregnancy testing, crisis pregnancy counselling, abortion care / suport, sterilisation and vasectomony, reversals, emergency contraception. Call for an appointment. Phone is local rate.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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British Red Cross (Dorset Branch)
8 Westminster Rd
Wareham
BH20 4SW
Phone: (01929)551555
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: dorset@brcs41.freeserve.co.uk
Gives skilled and impartial care to those in need and in crisis, in their homes and in the community, at home and abroad, in peace and war. Dorset Red Cross supplies the folowing services:- loan of medical equpment. - Transport and secort service to people nable to access public/private transport. - Theraputic care service. - First Aid / Ambulance aid cover at public events. - Tracing and message (international) service for people separated through natural disasters / conflicts.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Zena Dighton
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British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society - Dorset
21 Alderney Avenue
Parkstone
BH12 4LF
Phone: (01202)267759
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.brps.demon.co.uk
Email Address: d-walsh@bournemouth-net.co.uk
Offers support to sufferers from RP and their families to enable them to live with and overcome this disability. Raises funds for scientific research to provide a treatment or cure for RP. Creates awareness of RP and the special problems and needs of those suffering from it. Members are kept informed of developments in medical research, the availabiliy of visual aids and the rights and entitlements of those with RP via a quarterly newsletter. Also establishes links and co operates with other organisations and professionals concerned with RP in all its aspects. National Helpline 01280 860363
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable: Free
Contact: Mrs. J radshaw
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Brownsea Centre
Constitution Hill Rd
Poole
BH14 0QA
Phone: (01202)241400
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Offers help to those recovering from or experiencing Mental problems. Gives them the opportunity to examin what went wrong and learn new ways to cope. Offers both social and educational groups and regular one to one sessions.
Volunteers Needed:
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Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Robin Dynes
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Bussbus Service (Run by Age Concern)
Old rope walk Community Hall Blandford Rd
Poole
BH15 4AU
Phone: (01202)666195
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Transport for the aged, disabled and frail people of Poole
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
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Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: The Secretary
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Cancer Centre Support Group - Dorset
Health Info Centre, Poole Hosp. Longfleet Rd
Poole
BH15 2JB
Phone: (01202)448003
Opening times:- Am: Second Thurs Each month
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://jjansson@poole-tr.swest.nhs.uk
Email Address:
Support group for patients, relatives and carers. Meets on the second Thursday of each month at Poole Hospital, with invited speakers including doctors, nurses, radiographers and other health professionals. Also provides a wide range of infromation and literature via links to the Trusts Health Information Centre.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Judy Jansson
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Cancer Help Centre - Bournemouth
6 Kings Grange, 46 West Cliff Rd
Bournemouth
BH4 8BB
Phone: (01202)766112
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Web Address:
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Healing, meditation, relaxation and nutritional advice. Working as a back up and support to the medical profession.
Volunteers Needed:
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Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Rev. Ron Eager
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Catholic Childrens Society
7 Bridge St Winchester
Hampshire
SO230HN
Phone: (01962)542024
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: adoption.winchester@cathchild.org
Adoption Agency. Counselling and advice for pregnant women, people wishing to adopt a child, people who have been adopted or placed a child for adoption
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Wendy Inman
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CGD (Chronic Granulomatous Disorder)Research trust
CGD Office Manor Farm Wimborne St Giles
Dorset
BH21 5NL
Phone: (01725)517977
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.cgd.org.uk
Email Address: rosemarie.cgdrt@dial.pipex.com
Raises funds for research to find improved treatments and a cure for this rare genetic blood disorder. Provides point of contact, moral support and info to patients and their families. Disseminates info among medical professionals and raises general awareness
Volunteers Needed:
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Older People:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Rosemarie Rymer
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Christchurch Group of the Coeliac Society of theUK
17 Conifer Close
Christchurch
BH23 2QS
Phone: (01202)477511
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Helps those who have been medically diagnosed as having Coaliac Condition or Dermatitis Herpetiformis.
Volunteers Needed:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Harold A Thomas
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Clouds Structured day treatment Program
1 Station Approach, off Ashley Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 4NB
Phone: (01202)300550
Opening times:- Am: 9am
Pm: 5pm Weekdays
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: http://admin.cwr@clouds.org.uk
Community based first stage structured programme for drugs and or alchohol dependent people who are detoxed and wish to commit to an abstinence- ased day treatment programme.The program runs from 9am to 5pm Monday to fridays over ten weeks and includes 1 to 1 counselling, group therapy, workshops, lectures and seminars.
Volunteers Needed:
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Children:
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Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Malcom Dudley and Julie Kennedy
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CMT International UK
11 Brimsons Close Burton
Christchurch
BH23 7HS
Phone: (01202)476334
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.cmt.org.uk
Email Address: timkaren.butcher@ntlworld.com
Offers a service of advice support and information to those people who have charcot-Marie- Tooth disease (also known as hereditarty motor and sensory Neuropathy) and their families. Keeps in touch with its members through a quarterly news letter.
Volunteers Needed:
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Older People:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs Annette Masser (Wessex Group Coordinator
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Co- Dependants Anonymous (CODA)
YMCA 56 Westover Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 2BS
Phone: (01202)290451
Opening times:- Am:
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Web Address:
Email Address:
Self help group gives help with relationship difficulties (self, partners, families, friends and work).
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Nearby public carpark
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Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Paul
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College Community counselling service
25 Kniverton Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 3QU
Phone: (01202)465526
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Offers a counselling service to members of the community who need an empathetic listener.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Linda Baker or Jane Houghton
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Community Health Council - East Dorset
28 Poole Hill
Bournemouth
BH2 5PS
Phone: (01202)292961
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.edchc.com
Email Address: office@edchc.com
Statutory body within the NHS with responsibility for representing the public interest. Members of the Council are drawn from the local community and are volunteers. As well as encouraging public involvemnent and patient participation, the Council act as a local NHS 'Watchdog@ and provides advice to groups or individuals wishing to complain or comment about NHS services.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Denise Holden
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Compassionate Friends Bournemouth and Poole Group
11 Lonsdale Rd
Bournemouth
BH3 7LX
Phone: (01202)556980
Opening times:- Am: First Tuesday each month
Pm: 7.15 to 9.30
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Offers support for bereaved parents by bereaved parents. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 7.15 to 9.30 at Kinson Community Centre Pelhams Park Milhams Rd Kinson.
Volunteers Needed:
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Offers:- Training:
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Support: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs Betty Papworth
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Consumer Protection Services
New Fields Business park Stinsford Rd
Poole
BH17 0NF
Phone: (01202)261700
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: consumer.protection@poole.gov.uk
This unit covers a wide range of services inc. everything from abandoned cars to zoo licencing. The unit offers advice on a variety of subjects and takes action to improve Pooles environment and protect its residents.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited parking
Parking Cost: Free
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Contact a family
46 Twin Oaks
Broadstone
BH18 8JF
Phone: (01202)467317
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Supports families and professionals caring for children with any disability or special need. Provides information on specific conditions and on wider issues, eg, education, benefits, etc., and can link parents with other families through support groups both national and local.
Volunteers Needed:
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Older People:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. Chris Faulter
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Council for Voluntary Service - Bournemouth
3 - 5 Palmerston Rd Boscombe
Bourneouth
BH1 4HN
Phone: (01202)466130
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: bmthhelpingservices@cwcom.net
Develops, supports and encourages new, small and self help groups. Identifies gaps in community care provision and enables groups and individuals to work together to meet needs and plan services. Convenes the Voluntary Sector Forum. Provides information through a register, various leaflets on specific topics and a quarterly news update. Membership available on application. Resources on loan and photocopying facilities available at minimal cost to members.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
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Children:
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Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Jonathon Burke
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Crumbs Project - the
59A Southbourne Rd Southbourne
Bournemouth
BH6 5AQ
Phone: (01202)433022
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: gvhgarener@aol.com
Crumbs is a small friendly charity providing training and personal development through our baking programme, for people within the fields of mantal illnesses, stabilised sbstance and alchohol abuse and learning disabilities wishing ultimately to return to paid / unpaid employment.
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Venue type: Help
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Contact: Paula Wickenden
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Cultural Services
Poole
Phone: (01202)673910
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Cultural services brings together Arts, Libraries and Museums for the Borough of Poole
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Cystic Fibrosis Trust - East Dorset
16 Oakley Rd
Wimborne
BH21 1QJ
Phone: (01202)840265
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Supports sufferers and carers of people with Cystic Fibrosis. Befriending and information. Bi-annual meetings. Fundraising.
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Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Gail Stuart
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Deed Development Education in Dorset
Slades Farm School, Ensbury Avenue
Bournemouth
BH10 4HC
Phone: (01202)532484
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Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: deed@gn.apc.org
Aims to promote, support and carry out development education throughout Dorset. DEED works in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations and individuals, addressing all issues of personal community and world development.
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Venue type: Help
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Contact: Angela Joynson
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Dementia Care
Drewitt House, 865 Ringwood Rd
Bournemouth
BH11 8LW
Phone: (01202)573770
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Care agency giving community care in the clients own home. Personal and domestic tasks undertaken. Also runs two day centres at weekends especially for people suffering from dementia.
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Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
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Support: Yes
Health: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Denise Lockyer
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Disability Action
Forest Dene Unit Christchurch Hosp Fairmile Rd
Christchurch
BH23 2JX
Phone: (01202)705496
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Helps long term physically disabled people betweenthe ages of 16 and 65 and their carers. Provides information and advice to make day to day living easier, safer and as independent as possible. Disability Action has a core ofspecially trained volunteers who provide support and friendship when required.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
We train volunteers who provide support and friendship when required.
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Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Liz Hatch
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Dogs for the disabled
54 Shillito Rd
Parkstone
BH12 2BW
Phone: (01202)722217
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.dizzyogs.demon.co.uk
Email Address: sue@dizzydogs.demon.co.uk
Trains specially selected dogs to carry out a range of practical tasks to assist disabled people. Local group raises funds / publicity and gives support to clients with dogs.
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Support: Yes
Health: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Mrs Carole Cluett
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Doors Youth Advice Centre
358 Ringwood Rd
Ferndown
Phone: (01202)870053
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.hyped.org.uk
Email Address: project@hyped.org.uk
Provides supported accomodation for homeless people aged between 16 to 25 years in houses in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown. Also provides a free advice and drop in service in the form of two advice centres where young people can drop in for chat/ coffee or to get advice or information of related issues. Hyped offers a 24 hour parent support line 01202 779012.
Volunteers Needed:
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Young People: Yes
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Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
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Venue type: Help
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Contact: Paul Bartram / Helen Bridle
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Dorset Advocacy
3 Princes St
Dorchester
DT1 1TP
Phone: (01305)251033
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Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.dorsetadvocacy.freeserve.co.uk
Email Address: partnership@dorsetadvocacy.freeserve.co.uk
Develops citizen advocacy and self advocacy with people who have a learning disability. Advocates help people to speek up, protect their rights and ensure their wishes and concerns are heard. They also help people with learning disabilities to make choice and decisions about their own lives.
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Support: Yes
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Venue type: Help
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Contact: Mike Pochin
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Dorset Association for the Disabled
Weymouth Outdoor Ed Centre Knightsdale rd
Weymouth
DT4 0HS
Phone: (01305)761840
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Works to ensure that people with disabilities can participate fully in activities and facilities provided for all. Compliments and suppliments statutory services through 17 branches. Providing outings, entertainment, advice, handicrafts, visitingservice, tapes, group holidays, transport, news letters, info, Loo guide, Directory of services for the disbled etc. and public awareness sessions.
Volunteers Needed:
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Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Angela Barnsley
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Dorset Race Equallity Council
1 York Rd
Bournemouth
Phone: 01202 553003
Opening times:- Am: 9
Pm: 5 Mon to Fri
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: dorsetraceequality@ukonline.co.uk
Offers counselling and support for racial inequalities. Contact us if you are a victim of racisism or racially based inequallities at work or home or elsewhere.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability: Limited Free Parking
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Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
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Offers:- Training:
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Information: Yes
Support: Yes
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Venue type: Help
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Contact: Enquiries
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Dorset radiotherapy helpline
Radiotherapy dept. Poole Hospital Longfleet Rd
Poole
BH15 2JS
Phone: (01202)442482
Opening times:- Am: 24 hours
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24 Hour helpline offering help and advice to everyone about all aspects of radiotherapy treatment. Gives information about local and national cancer support groups an carer groups.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
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Offers:- Training:
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Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Rebecca Creese
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Dorset Reclaim
83 - 85 Stanley Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 4SD
Phone: (01202)773384
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Email Address: raytovey@dorsetreclaim.freeserve.co.uk
Enables the re-use of furniture, household goods, etc. Exists to ensure tha good quality items are used to help people most in need within the local community.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
We need delivery staff especially drivers
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Venue type: Help
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Contact: Ray Tovey / Steve Hazell
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Dorset Scope
13 - 15 Manor Avenue
Parkstone
BH12 4LB
Phone: (01202)718266
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Web Address: http://www.dorset-scope.org.uk
Email Address: admin@dorset-scope.org.uk
Supports chldren and adults with physical and associated disabilities. Curently maintains 5 services in Dorset. Langside School - for children with disabilities from the ages of 2 years 6 months to 19 years. Edward House - a residential home for 28 adults. The Barnabas project Centre - a stimulating day service for up to 30 students. Smithers - a short stay residential home to 5 adults with disabilities.
Volunteers Needed:
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Charity: yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
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Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Michele White
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Drop-in Teenage Health Advice
Rossmore Community Colllege, Herbert Avenue, Parkstone
Poole
BH12
Phone: (01202) 732500
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: Wednesdays 3.30 - 4.30
Booking phone: no booking necessary
Web Address:
Email Address:
Young people's drop-in clinic. No appointment necessary, just a chance to drop-in and talk in confidence about any issue that is important to you or causing you worry - from bullying to drugs to sex related problems.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
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Suitable for:- Age Groups: 12-18
Children:
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Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: no cost
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Bibi Gyer - health visitor
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DUET (Dorset Under Eights Together)
10 Gallows Drive, West Parley
Ferndown
BH22 8RJ
Phone: (01202)572099
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Email Address: loraine_pizey@lineone.net
Raises fundes to help children in Dorset, under 8 years who have any special needs to optimise their developmental potential.
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Contact: Loraine Pizey
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Dyslexia Association - Dorset
8 Hillside Rd Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
BH21 3SE
Phone: (01202)693854
Opening times:- Am: First Thursday each Month
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Email Address:
Provides advice and support to dyslexic parents, of dyslexic children and teachers. Meets on the first Thursday of each month alternated between Dorchester and Broadstone, Helpline :- 01202 241992
Volunteers Needed:
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Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
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Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Mrs, Jane Mole
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Dyslexia Association - Dorset
26 Highland Rd
Parkstone
BH14 0DX
Phone: (01202)741946
Opening times:- Am: First Thursday each Month
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Provides advice and support to dyslexic parents, of dyslexic children and teachers. Meets on the first Thursday of each month alternated between Dorchester and Broadstone, Helpline :- 01202 241992
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Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
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Support: Yes
Health: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Mrs. Julia Duncan
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Early Years Development Child Care
Acland Rd Social Services
Dorchester
DT1 1SH
Phone: (01305)216535
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Web Address:
Email Address: s.j.bickle@dorset-cc.gov.uk
Provides help and guidance on childcare facilities in the Dorset County Council area. Also runs holiday schemes for children with special educational needs, which links ino Poole Schools and is adjacent to Poole.
Volunteers Needed:
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Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
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Information: Yes
Support: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Sue Bickle
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East Dorset Drugs & Alcohol Advisory Service
448 Ashley Rd
Parkstone
BH14 0AD
Phone: (01202)710616
Opening times:- Am:
Pm: 2.15 to 4.15pm
Booking phone: 01202 311600
Web Address:
Email Address:
Staffed by a tea or trained voluntary personnel who are available to anyone whose life has been adversely affected by alcohol or other drugs. The service is entirely free and strictly confidential. Help is available at Poole Community Health Clinic on Fridays between 2.15 and 4.15 pm.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
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Support: Yes
Health: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Zoe Cashmore / Mindy Crespi
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East Dorset Mental health Carers Forum
Bungalow 8 Kings Park Unit Gloucester Rd
Bournemouth
BH7 6JF
Phone: (01202)399813
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: micks@ops.nsf.org.uk
The Forum consists of representatives from local carers groups. Information is shared and the views and needs of carers are represented to statutory bodies. Campaigns to influence policy and decision making.
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Information: Yes
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Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Leda King
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Families Anonymous
Boscombe Centre 2A Owls Rd
Boscombe
Phone: (01202)294766
Opening times:- Am: Wednesdays
Pm: 7 - 9 pm
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.famanon.org.uk
Email Address:
Anonymous programmes based upon alchoholics anonymous aims to help the family and friends of people with a current suspected or former drug problem by providing support and offering a formum where experience and anxieties can be shared. Meets Wednesdays at 7.30 - 9.00pm.
Volunteers Needed:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Terry or Ursula
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Fiborfun
25 Grenville Court South Rd
Poole
BH15 1PZ
Phone: (01202)240974
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Supports/ Self help group that arranges social work, lighthearted get togethers. These range from lunch outings to theatre visits with occasional shopping trips. Swimming and other activities aimed at keeping the spirits up and having fun inspite of having fibromyalgia.
Volunteers Needed:
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Offers:- Training:
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Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Suky Tate
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Focus Scheme
Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust 11 Shelly Rd
Boscombe
BH1 4JQ
Phone: (01202)399529
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The Scheme for carers looking after someone at home. Support is offered through individual volunteers giving time and friendship, either face to face or o the phone.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Volunteers are required in this exacting work. Contact us for details.
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Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Jane Thomas
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Forest Holme
5 Seldown Rd
Poole
BH15 1TS
Phone: (01202)670644
Opening times:- Am:
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Forest Holme is a unit within the Dorset Cancer Centre at Poole Hospital which offers palliative care. It deals especially with the physical and psychological comfort to patients with complex needs and also provides support and advice to carers, family and friends. Almost all of the running costs are met bythe NHS but many of the extras have been supplied by the Friends of Forest Holme
Volunteers Needed: Yes
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Jim Robinson / Susan Vaughan
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Foundation for the Study of Infant Death
63 St Michaels Rd
Bournemouth
BH2 5DP
Phone: (01202)247709
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Supports and befriending for parents and families of cot death babies
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Offers:- Training:
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Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Amanda Attwood
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Friends of the Earth - East Dorset Group
22 Chigwell Rd
Bournemouth
BH8 9HW
Phone: (01202)527712
Opening times:- Am: Every first thurs of Month
Pm: 7.45 Pm
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.members.aol.com/edorsetfoe
Email Address: edorsetfoe@aol.com
Raises environmental awareness. Meets every first Thursday of each month at Eastcliff URC Hall St Swithuns Rd Bournemouth at 7. 45 pm
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
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Offers:- Training:
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Information: Yes
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Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
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Contact: Angela Pooley
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Guide Dogs For the Blind
42 Wedgewood Drive
Poole
BH14 8EX
Phone: (01202)731116
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: myrachave15@freeserve.co.uk
Aims to enhance the mobility, independence and quality of life of sight impaired people by providing guide dogs and other srevices. Fundraising, care and concerns for guide dog owners in this area.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:
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Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. Myra Chave
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Headway House - East Dorset
Tridale Bungalow Fourways Constitution Hill Rd
Poole
BH14 0PZ
Phone: (01202)682650
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: headwayedorset@lds.co.uk
Voluntary Organisation providing day/ rehabilitation centre for people with acquired brain injury. Phychology, Occupational therapy, physiotherapy plus alternative therapies. Programme and activities. Support Groups and carer groups. Information and advice. Community support workers group and individual work.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
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Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Sue Mottram
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Health and Safety Executive
14 New Fields Stimford Rd Nuffield Industrial Est
Poole
BH17 0NF
Phone: (01202)667219
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.hse.gov.uk
Email Address:
Ensures the risk to peoples health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Limited parking
Parking Cost: Free
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact:
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Health Care NHS Trust - Dorset
11 Shelly Rd
Boscombe
BH1 4JQ
Phone: (01202)303400
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone: 01202 443172
Web Address: http://www.dorsethealthcare.org
Email Address: enquiries@dorsethc-tr.swest.nhs.uk
The Trust provides easily accessible, high quality service for patients and carers in their own homes, GP surgeries, Day Hospital, Health Centres and local hospitals and homes. These Services include Services for children and Adults with learning difficulties. Child, Adolescent and family mental health Service. Mental Health. Addiction Service. Community Hospitals. Alderney Rehabilitation Service for older people. Service with people with Physical or Sensory Disabilities. Community Dental Service. Community Nursing. Health works - Dorsets Health promotion Agency. Volunteer Service. For details of individual services and their availability, please phone Trust HQ on the above number.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Hellen Stokell
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Hearing - Concern with Hearing - East Dorset
2 Kennart Rd
Poole
BH17 7AP
Phone: (01202)686855
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.c-w-h.freeserveco.uk
Email Address: chairman@c-w-h.freeserve.co.uk
Promotes awareness of the needs of hard of hearing and deafened people who do not use sign language as a means of communication. Promotes greater public awareness of the difficulties encountered by hearing impaired people who do lobby on their behalf. Encourages people to protect their natrual hearing.
Volunteers Needed:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Roy Lockyer
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Hearing and Tinnitus Association
17 East St
Blandford
DT117UD
Phone: (01258)480511
Opening times:- Am: 10.00
Pm: 15.00 not Wednesday
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.dhata.freeuk.com
Email Address: office@dhata.fsnet.co.uk
Provides help, guidance and written information relating to hearing impairments and / or tinnitus to visitors to the D.H.A.T.A.'s premises in Blandford. Opening hours Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 10.00 to 15.00 ( Loop system installed on premises). Holds regular meetings for social contact and updates of information. Aims to advance the education of the public by raising awareness of the disabling effects of hearing impariments and / or tinnitus together with preventative measures availabe for the avoidance of such disability.
Volunteers Needed:
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Children:
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Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Lorraine Tattersdill / Kate Bevan
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Heatherview Medical Centre Child Health Clinic
Heatherview Medical Centre, 2 Alder Park, Alder Road, Parkstone,
Poole
BH12 4AY
Phone: (01202) 722233
Opening times:- Am: Thursdays 11.30 - 1pm
Pm:
Booking phone: no booking necessary
Web Address:
Email Address:
A drop in session open to all parents of young children (normally under 2 years, but up to 5 years)to weigh babies and access advice and information related to the health of their child/children. Normally open to registered patients of the surgery but visitors are welcome.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: 0-2 (but up to 5 years)
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: none
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Sandy Easterbrook Health Visitor
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Home Start Bournemouth and Poole
1462Wimborne Rd Kinson
Bournemouth
BH10 7AS
Phone: (01202)574877
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Offers friendship and support, practical help to young families under stress. A volunteer who has parenting experience will visit a family in their own homes on a weekly basis. Home start will offer support to any family in the Bournemouth / Turlin Moor / Alderney areas of Poole where there is at least one child under 5 years of age. Visiting is dependant on the number of volunteers available at this time.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Needed to visit families. Parenting skills are a must as is experience.
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Wendy Staples / Sue Battistini
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Hospital Radio Bedsit
C/ O Royal Bournemouth Hosp. Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Phone: (01202)303887
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.radiolink.net/hrb
Email Address: hrb@radiolink.net
Provides a personalised radio service for patients in five hospitals.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Volunteers required for studio work, fundraising, publicity, and ward visiting.
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Paul Sutton / Tony Allen
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Inskip League of Friendship for Disabled
20 Warren Court, St Valerie Rd
Bournemouth
BH2 6PW
Phone: (01202)789164
Opening times:- Am:
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Email Address:
Social group with monthly meetings and arranged outings.
Volunteers Needed:
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Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. J. Gatward
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Junction The
266 Holdenhurst Rd
Bournemouth
BH8 8AY
Phone: (01202)399733
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
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Web Address:
Email Address:
Provides the following services:- Counselling for under 21yr olds, Youth advisory clinic , available mon to fri, 3.30 - 6pm, sat 11.00am - 1.00pm Youth Service Pop in for under 21yr olds, wed 7pm - 10pm fri 11am - 2pm, Poole Advocacy service for looked after children/ young people in Poole aged 12 - 17 yrs Safe on the Streets for under 18s who are homeless/ runaways/at risk.
Volunteers Needed:
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Older People:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Sarah Moore
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Ladders Youth Advice Centre
45 Bargates
Christchurch
BH23
Phone: (01202)477125
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.hyped.org.uk
Email Address: project@hyped.org.uk
Provides supported accomodation for homeless people aged between 16 to 25 years in houses in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown. Also provides a free advice and drop in service in the form of two advice centres where young people can drop in for chat/ coffee or to get advice or information of related issues. Hyped offers a 24 hour parent support line 01202 779012.
Volunteers Needed:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People: Yes
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Paul Bartram / Helen Bridle
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Lesbian & Gay Helpline - Dorset
P O Box 316
Bournemouth
BH1 4HL
Phone: (01202)318822
Opening times:- Am: Mon - Fri
Pm: 7.30 to 10.30
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: dlgh@hotmail.com
Helpline for lesbians and Gay People giving information and support, help and empathy
Volunteers Needed:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Debbie Jones
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Life Cares - Bournemouth
121A Old Christchurch Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 1EP
Phone: (01202)295055
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
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Email Address:
Provides free pregnancy testing and counselling, afte abortion counselling, baby equipement and clothes, and accomodation at Elizabeth House for women who are pregnant or have a very young baby
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Offers:- Training:
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: n
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Merville Pidgeon
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Macmillan Cancer Relief Poole Committee
Broomhill 13 Haig Avenue
Canford Cliffs
BH13 7AJ
Phone: (01202)707035
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
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Web Address:
Email Address:
National Charity speciallising in paliative care.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
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Charity: Yes
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support:
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. Jenny Stearn
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Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre - Dorset
Braemer Hs. Moor Lane
Sturminster Marshall
BH21 4DB
Phone: (01258)857174
Opening times:- Am:
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Web Address:
Email Address:
Helps with the management of Multiple Scerosis providing physiotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, reflexology, general advice and information. The centre is run entirely by people with MS, their carers, their friends, with professional support.
Volunteers Needed:
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Children:
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Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Heather Michie
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National Assoc for the care and rehab of offenders
The Lion Works, 543 Wallisdown Rd
Poole
BH12 5AD
Phone: (01202)539966
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: mikec@nacrodst.demon.co.uk
Gives help and advice to ex-offenders and their relatives.
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Michael Chivers
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National Assoc. for colitis and Crohns Disease
39 Crusader Rd
Bearwood
BH11 9TY
Phone: (01202)580677
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.nacc.org.uk
Email Address: rod.mitchell@infodor.fsnet.co.uk
Raises funds for research. Supports sufferers and their families. Provides as much information as is available and relevant.
Volunteers Needed:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Rod Mitchell / Myra Mitchell
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National Federation or the Blind of the UK
85 Evelyn Rd
Moordown
BH9 1SY
Phone: (01202)267759
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: d-walsh@bournemouth-net.co.uk
Organisation fo people who are blind or partially sighted who are seeking to convey to the authorities, from their own experience of sight loss, the real needs of the blind and partially sighted. Aims to achieve better sevice provision and to enhance the quality of life to all visually impaired people
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support:
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Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: David Walsh
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National Meningitis Trust - Bournemouth Help Group
11 Borley Rd
Creekmoor
BH17 7DT
Phone: (01202)691815
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address: paul.vivien@talk21.com
Support group that raises awareness of Meningitis and supports sufferers. Provides talks to schools, colleges, parents groups and other interested agencies and undertakes fundraising activities.
Volunteers Needed:
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Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Vivien Hodson
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NORDDIS
1 Newbury Court Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 4QX
Phone: (01747)821010
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.members.aol.com/norddis4qx/default.htm
Email Address:
Provides information on equipment, benefits, transport and holidays to people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, mental illnesses, sensory impairment, their families and carers and all older people.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Apart from the Development Officer and the Office Assistant, all our staff are volunteers.
Training sessions are held regularly and NorDDiS is constantly looking for
new volunteers to join its dedicated work-force.
All Volunteers have excellent understanding and experience of issues
relating to physical disability, mental health and learning difficulties.
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
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Adults:
Older People: Yes
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mrs. Eileen Plumridge / Christopher Cotesworth
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North Bournemouth Carers Group
102 Evelyn Rd, Moordown
Bournemouth
BH9 1SZ
Phone: (01202)773917
Opening times:- Am: 2nd & 4th Monday each month
Pm: 2pm until 3.30pm approx
Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Meets at Pelhams Clinic, Millhams Lane, Kinson every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2pm until approx 3.30pm
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
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Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Mr.John Browning (Chairman)
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North Dorset Volunteer Action
7 East St
Blandford
DT117DU
Phone: (01258)454678
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.members.tripod.com/ndvolunteer
Email Address: ndvolunteer@yahoo.com
Co-ordinates the recruitment of volunteers for voluntary / charitable organisations in North Dorset and adjacent areas. Supports volunteers needing extra help and also other voluntary organisations.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children:
Young People:
Adults: Yes
Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Leke Van Stokkum
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NSPCC
Area Appeals Office, 8 Long Bredy
Dorchester
DT2 9HW
Phone: (01308)482500
Opening times:- Am:
Pm:
Booking phone:
Web Address: http://www.nspcc.org.uk
Email Address: epack@nspcc.org.uk
The NSPCC exists to prevent children from suffering abuse, and is working for a future for children that is free from cruelty. 24 hour helpline 0800 800 500 (Textphone 0800 056 0566). The Child Protection team locally are based at Weymouth and work throughout Dorset. Their work entails working with children, yung people and families in order to prevent cruelty to children, whether it be fromneglect or abuse.
Volunteers Needed:
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Suitable for:- Age Groups:
Children: Yes
Young People:
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Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information:
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Eleanor Pack
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One to One Scheme
Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust 11 Shelly Rd
Boscombe
BH1 4JQ
Phone: (01202)443027
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Scheme where volunteers are involved in helping support people with mental health problems who may be living in the community or in a residential setting.
Volunteers Needed: Yes
Parking availability:
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Older People:
Disabled People:
Offers:- Training:
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Denise Allen
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Parenting Courses
Varies - usually a local medical/health centre
Poole
BH12
Phone: (01202)
Opening times:- Am: times will vary
Pm:
Booking phone: Via your local Health Visitor
Web Address:
Email Address:
Parenting courses run within the Alderney area when the organisers have enough names to form a group. They are usually over several weeks and cover many things related to being parents of young children - behaviour, sleep, helping your child to be confident, safe, respectful and independent. They also help parents learn how to give time to themselves, to manage difficult times and to raise their own self-esteem and confidence. Contact your health visitor for further details and to book a place on the next course.
Volunteers Needed:
Parking availability: Free Parking
Parking Cost:
Charity:
Suitable for:- Age Groups: parents of all ages
Children:
Young People:
Adults:
Older People:
Disabled People: Yes
Offers:- Training: Yes
Free: Yes
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health: Yes
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable: cover costs for tea and coffee if desired
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Health Visitors at Rosemary Road (716997), Heatherview (722233) or Herbert Avenue (722746)
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Platform Boscombe Young Womens Project
BCCA, 93 Haviland Rd
Boscombe
BH7 6HJ
Phone: (01202)300233
Opening times:- Am:
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Booking phone:
Web Address:
Email Address:
Offers advice , support and informal education opportunities to young women and mums aged 14 - 25 years in the Boscombe and Bournemouth area.
Volunteers Needed:
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Older People:
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Offers:- Training: Yes
Free:
Information: Yes
Support: Yes
Health:
Mental Health:
Venue type: Help
Cost of Entry - where applicable:
Membership Fee - where applicable:
Contact: Amanda Nicholl
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