Carers

Carer Support Dorset

Carer Support Dorset supports carers of people over 18 in Dorset.

Telephone: 0800 3688349

Website: www.carersupportdorset.co.uk

Portland Connect (Tricuro)

A day centre offering a range of activities along with refreshments, lunch and even use of their shower!

You can visit for a few hours or the whole day. Fees apply.

Please contact: 01305 821337

Carer Support Dorset

For information regarding local care and support, please contact the surgery and request a call back from our Carer’s Lead Sheri Smith.

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 0808 8087777

Website: www.carersuk.org

Email: info@carersuk.org

Dorset Carers Hub

Carers clinics with Dorset Carers Hub, held at both surgeries once a month. Please refer to the carers board in the surgery for information on upcoming clinics. If you are a carer you will receive regular updates with this information.

Our carers board is regularly updated with information, support avenues and activities on the island.

We are working in partnership with Help & Care Social Prescribing team to offer advice, signposting and support planning. For support from the Care-Coordinator or Social Prescribing Team please speak to the surgery.

Carers Support Group

For advice, company and information with refreshments.

Held on the last Monday of each month at The Methodist Hall Easton (Weston Room) 10:15-11:30.

Contact Joanne Pearce 01305 826479 or email: joannapearce@mypostoffice.co.uk

The Dorset Carers Club

Leaflet: Carers Clinics (PDF)