Carers

If you are registered at the Practice and are a Carer or are cared for and would like further information on the help and advice available to you, please phone the Surgery to contact our Carers Lead: 

Mechelle Maidment 

Mechelle holds a monthly meeting for our carers and cared for patients. If you would like more details of the events which are planned for this year, please phone Reception on                 01929 471268

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Carers Meeting Dates 2025:

• 9th January 
• 13th February 
• 13th March 
• 10th April 
• 22nd May 
• 12th June (Carer’s Week – Date may be changed) 
• 10th July 
• 14th August 
• 11th September 
• 9th October 
• 13th November 
• 11th December (Christmas Party) 

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Dorset Council:
Support and information can also be accessed from the local council.
Call: 01305 221016
Website: http://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/information-for-carers/support.aspx
If you have concerns that someone does not have any support networks to obtain essential amenities such as food and medicine.  Call Dorset Council helpline on 01305 221022, 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week to get specific help and advice, alternatively they can be emailed on: communityresponse@dorsetcouncil.co.uk

Carer Support Dorset:
They offer help and support to carers and have a friendly team who can be called on: 0800 3688349
Website: www.carersupportdorset.co.uk/

The Leonardo Trust:
They have launched a carers helpline to offer practical, financial and emotional support to all carers in Dorset who need help during the coronavirus pandemic. 
Tel: 01202 698325 Monday to Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm 
Website: www.leonardotrust.org