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Advocare - Caring for Carers
Advocacy
The service can support carers at meetings, reviews and consultations and can also help the carer make representations to the appropriate authorities or ask questions on their behalf.
Contact: Advocare - Caring for Carers, 4 Hatherden Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PJ.
Association of Independent Visitors UK
AIVUK - Visiting, Reporting & Advocacy Services
Visitors carry out a number of tasks, from individual case management of clients through to general support with Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian matters.They are qualified to provide mental capacity...
Contact: Association of Independent Visitors UK.
Autism Wessex
Information and Advocacy
The information and advice service is designed to provide individuals with autism impartial, comprehensive and accurate information regarding a wealth of issues.
Contact: Autism Wessex, Portfield School, Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP.
Beacon
Beacon (NHS continuing healthcare advocacy)
Provides in-depth specialist advice, advocacy and case management for people at any stage of the NHS continuing healthcare assessment, appeal or care planning processes. We aim to ensure that people who may be entitled t...
Contact: Beacon, 10 Napier Court Barton Lane, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3YT.
Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council
Hospital Stays
They can support you to live as independently as you can. This can be done by working with you and people involved in your care to: plan for you to leave hospital safely help you get back to independence quickl...
Contact: Adult Social Care, Town Hall Annexe, St. Stephens Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EA.
CareCalls
CareCalls
CareCalls helps you remember to do important things and/or checks that you are ok throughout the day, providing independence and peace of mind. CareCalls works by delivering reminders and check-ins by phone call or text...
Contact: CareCalls.
Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation
Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation
CISWO is a responsive team-based charity positively impacting upon the lives of over 500,000 coalfield residents through a wide range of services delivered by professional, experienced and dedicated staff.CISWO is commit...
Contact: Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation, 142 Queens Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7LH.
Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. We help people to live with deafblindness by making connections, building their confidence and independ...
Contact: Deafblind UK, National Centre for Deafblindness, 19 Rainbow Court, Paston Riding, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7UP.
Dorset Advocacy
Advocacy For you
Advocates help disabled people and others to get the recognition and support they need to live life their way.
Contact: Dorset Advocacy, Unit 13-15, Jubilee Court, Paceycombe Way, Dorchester, DT1 3AE.
Dorset Blind Association
Home Visiting Service
The service is very flexible and is adapted to each individual member’s needs. Examples of the type of help given include taking people for short walks, assisting with forms and general paperwork, sorting/reading m...
Contact: Dorset Blind Association, 17 Bournemouth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0EF.
Dorset Mental Health Advocacy - DMHA
Dorset Mental Health Advocacy (DMHA)
The service offers assistance on a range of matters. There are certain issues we cannot help with however, which may require you seeking more specialist advice. We can: Offer support to accepted clients at meetings,...
Contact: Dorset Mental Health Advocacy - DMHA, 29-29a Durngate Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1JP.
Dorset Race Equality Council
Dorset Race Equality Council
Dorset REC is explicit about tackling racial discrimination and our support for race equality. We take a lead in the community in Dorset in the following areas: Dealing with racial discrimination. Supporti...
Contact: Dorset Race Equality Council, 4th Floor, Richmond House, 33 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EZ.
DOTS Disability Community Interest Company
Information Advice and Advocacy Service
A membership based organisation which is passionate about promoting social inclusion by: Providing organisations with high quality, effective disability equality services which support them to improve their servic...
Contact: DOTS Disability, Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX.
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
Provide information advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues to individuals in England, Scotland and Wales, recognising the constitutional, legal, social and policy differences specifically:- Advis...
Contact: Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS), FREEPOST EQUALITY ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICE, FPN4431.
Help and Care
Independent Advocacy Service
The role of a Help & Care independent advocate depends on your situation and the support you want. Independent advocates are there to support you. Advocates help to ensure your rights are upheld and that your v...
Contact: Help & Care, A49, Aerodrome Studios, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3TS, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3TS.
LINks
LINks - Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Local Involvement Network (LINK) gives you an opportunity to influence health and social care services in Bournemouth . It has been set up so you can help create health and social care services that meet ...
Contact: LINKs - Bournemouth, Help and Care, 896 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DL.
LINks - Dorset
The Dorset Local Involvement Network (LINK) gives you an opportunity to influence health and social care services in Dorset. It has been set up so you can help create health and social care services that meet your n...
Contact: LINKs - Dorset, Help and Care, 896 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DL.
LINks - Poole
The Poole Local Involvement Network (LINK) gives you an opportunity to influence health and social care services in Poole. It has been set up so you can help create health and social care services that meet your nee...
Contact: LINKs - Poole, Help and Care, 896 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DL.
MIND (National Association for Mental Health)
Mind - Information and Support
When you're living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. Choose one of the options below to find out more.
Contact: MINDinfoLine.
Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS)
NHS confidential advice, support and information
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) offers confidential advice, support and information on health-related matters. They provide a point of contact for patients, their families and their carers. PALS can g...
Contact: Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS).