Help & Care

02/11/2026

This Carers Rights Day, we're joining partners across Dorset to help unpaid carers understand their rights, access support, and connect with local services 🤝

📅 Take a look at what's happening near you and join us in recognising and celebrating the invaluable contribution of carers in our communities.
📍 Weymouth
📍 Wimborne
📍 Kinson

Whether you've been caring for someone for years or have recently taken on a caring role, these events are a great opportunity to speak to local services, ask questions, and discover support that could make a difference to you.

💙 Because carers have rights too.

27/10/2026

We would love to introduce Sarah from the Dorset Carer Service 💛 Join her as she takes you ‘Behind the Scenes’ as a Senior Care Link Worker at Help & Care.

The Dorset Carer Service supports unpaid carers across Dorset with information, guidance and wellbeing support.

To find out more, please visit our website:
🌐 www.helpandcare.org.uk/dorset-carer-service/

26/10/2026

We're excited to be back at the Neighbourhood Support Hub after a successful event in Spring! 💛

Come and say hello to Jan, Sharon and Naomi to discover how our services can support your wellbeing, offer practical guidance, and help you navigate life's challenges.

📅 Wednesday 11th November
⏰ 12pm-2pm
📍 Slades Park Pavillion, Bournemouth

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝

North Bournemouth Primary Care Network Access Wellbeing Hubs

26/10/2026

Everyone has a story and Access Wellbeing Hubs are here to support you 💛🤝

Have you read our impact report for 2025-26? 📖

We’re enormously proud to have supported thousands of people over the last year, working with our partners to provide vital mental health and wellbeing support in Dorset.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

For us, it is the stories and testimonials behind the numbers that are the most powerful measure of our impact. Some people came to us just needing a listening ear, others returned for further appointments and received practical help to navigate services or find a way through challenging circumstances.

Whatever they were facing, we were there to support them. 💚

Read the report and their stories at the link below.

https://buff.ly/I7G0a1w

BCHA Help & Care The Lantern Trust Dorset Mind The Harmony Centre - Bridport Dorset NHS Dorset Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Dorset Mental Health Forum

21/10/2026

Thank you Poundbury Rotary Club for having us 🤝

Simon would like to share this about the day:
It was a pleasure to attend and speak at this local community event, sharing information about Help & Care’s wide range of services and the support available to unpaid carers, people affected by dementia, and those looking to improve their wellbeing. It was encouraging to see so many people engage with the discussion, learn about our holistic, person-centred approach, and hear about the positive impact of programmes such as Social Prescribing and HOPE. Thank you to everyone who took part and shared their experiences 💛

At Friday's breakfast meeting, Poundbury Rotary Club welcomed Simon Thompson from from Help & Care, who shared an insight into their work supporting people and communities across .

We were particularly interested to hear about the HOPE Project and the difference it makes to people’s lives. It was a valuable reminder of the importance of connection, compassion and helping people access the support they need.

At Poundbury Rotary, we believe that strong communities are built by people and organisations working together to make a difference. Opportunities like this help us learn more about the fantastic work happening on our doorstep and how we can support our local community.

A big thank you to Simon for joining us !

20/10/2026

Join us at our Neighbourhood Support Hub
Wednesday 11th November
12pm-2pm
Slades Park Pavillion

Our Neighbourhood Support Hub is a wellbeing event showcasing a range of organisations that support our local community. The event is open to everyone and provides an opportunity for patients to connect with a variety of local support services available to them.

12/10/2026

We're sorry to let everyone know that, following the ceiling collapse recently reported by The Bear, the Wareham Carer Group at The Bear is cancelled tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to seeing everyone next month. 💛

12/10/2026

A huge thank you to the team at The Tank Museum for inviting us to be part of the On Track Event last week 🤝

Vicky, who represented Help & Care on the day, wanted to share these words:
"It was a pleasure representing Help & Care at the On Track Event at The Tank Museum. We had a great day, and it was wonderful to meet and network with other organisations who offer support. It was also great to learn more about how we can all work together collaboratively to help our community."

We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many fantastic organisations and explore ways we can continue working together to make a positive difference.

Thank you again for having us! 💛

Artwork by – David Roberts, Artist in Residence to the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.roberts31.co.uk

06/10/2026

If you look after a family member, friend or neighbour, you're not alone.

Unpaid carers across Dorset are being invited to join free peer support groups, offering a friendly space to meet others who understand the realities of caring, share experiences and build new friendships.

Groups are available in Blandford, Bridport, Gillingham, Lyme Regis, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Wareham, and are open to all unpaid carers, including people who have recently been bereaved.

Find out more about your nearest group through the Dorset Carer Service. Link in the comments.

Help & Care

02/10/2026

Do you have lived experience of cancer, either as a patient or care-giver? Are you passionate about improving cancer services and ensuring patient voices are heard?

Wessex Cancer Alliance is looking for a Patient and Public Involvement Steering Group Lead to help lead our volunteer network and influence cancer care across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.

🌐 To find out more, please visit
https://involvingpeople.org/blog/help-shape-the-future-of-cancer-care/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUsm1FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTNzV0kwMFFWQ0dvZFNNdXRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeixqd2r_ynle-1KqX8GQDMm74iQoYE-p9LNOKTUxsVYPQdGroZLUHfdBrCRg_aem_8UmWcq7NkcyZoF1_jgj0_A

Cancer Matters Wessex - Involving People

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