Our Home Support Service is there to provide light touch support around the home, from domestic duties, such as cleaning and laundry, to shopping, social visits, help to appointment and helping you to get our and about in the community, we have new availability in Dorchester, Weymouth & Surrounding areas! Get in touch to find out more!
Below is our range of services brought to you by our dedicated and caring team of advisors, support workers,volunteers and supporters.
Our aim with this guide is to bring information together, so you and your family can have a useful reference booklet that you can pick up as and when you need to.
Contact us for a printed copy, or click on the link to download a copy
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In January we officially launch our new community space in our head offices in Poundbury, the space will host a variety of regular activites as well as pop up events! Check out our Activities and Events page for more information!
Many of our groups are drop in sessions, so no need to book, but if you'd like more information, you can call us on 01305 269444.
Or, if you are interested in running a group in our community space, contact us - fundraising@ageuknswd.org.uk
The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner has commissioned us for the 'Older Safer Intiative'.
The project, which the DPCC is supporting with funding, will focus on three key parts: Secure Seniors, to increase digital resilience in older people; Safe Ageing, providing a support network to tackle social isolation; and Safe at Home, to enhance safety in the home.
Our Newsletters are back!!
Our newsletters will keep you up to speed with what is going on within the charity, including information on new services, events and activities that you can get involved in!
You can sign up to be added to either our postal mailing list, or email list by sending a request to fundraising@ageuknswd.org.uk
At Age UK North, South & West Dorset, we are working all year round to reach out to isolated older people. Your support will help us to continue tackling loneliness with our befriending scheme. Make a difference to a persons life. You can donate online by clicking the link, or for more information please Email our incredible Fundraising Team: fundraising@ageuknswd.org.uk Tel: 01305 269 444
Need a bit of help with your finances? We have advice to help. Our Welfare and Benefits Team have many years of experience of helping people with their finances.
Our Information and Advice Team are on hand to provide you with free information - Everyday we help older people access the benefits they are entitled to and help them discover ways in which to improve the quality of their lives.
Looking for a bit of extra help? Our Home Support and Handy Person Service may be able to assist. We don't provide personal care but we can help with those everyday chores, and small projects around the house