Wellbeing
LiveWell Dorset
LiveWell Dorset is a free service for adults in Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset who would like to improve their health and wellbeing. For more information, go to: https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/
BCP Council – Adult Social Care
BCP Council Adult Social Care provide a range of information, advice, and services to adults with care and support needs or who have caring responsibilities.
For more information, go to: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ASC-and-health/Adult-social-care-and-health.aspx
The Health Bus
The Health Bus Trust is a charity that provides accessible and appropriate healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. For more information, go to: https://healthbus.co.uk/
Dorset Mind
Dorset Mind is a charity who offer help and empowerment with mental health issues. For more information, go to: https://dorsetmind.uk/
Steps2Wellbeing
Steps2Wellbeing is a local free, NHS talking therapies service for adults over 18 years old in Dorset. For more information, go to: https://www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk/
Macmillan Cancer support
Macmillan is a national charity who provide services for people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience, including emotional, practical, physical, and financial support. For more information, go to: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Shout
For urgent mental health support, you can text “SHOUT” to 85258 for free from all major UK mobile networks. You’ll then be connected to a trained volunteer for an anonymous conversation by text message.
Useful Links:
Citizens Advice – Health:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/
Help and Kindness – Dorset wellbeing: https://www.helpandkindness.co.uk/organisations/1566/dorset-wellbeing
NHS Pre-prescription payment: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/
Money Saving Expert Guide to mental health and debt: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/content/dam/mse/downloads/mentalhealthguide-April-2021.pdf
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