We work with professionals and a wide range of organisations in order to deliver the best possible service to unpaid carers in Dorset.
If you identify a carer through your work, a referral to Carer Support Dorset will help them to access support locally.
We can offer:
- Regular news updates
- Freephone line for information, advice and guidance
- Workshops and training
- Here to talk befriending service
- Access to Forward Carers Carer Friendly ID Card
- Young Adult Carer 1-2-1 support and online community
- Activities and events
- Referral and signposting to other services
- Referral for a Care Act Carers Assessment with Dorset Council
Downloadable Resources
You can also download a number of our posters to spread awareness about unpaid carers and the support available.
Carer Support Dorset – General Poster
Carer Support Dorset – Service overview poster
Carer Support Dorset – Generic Leaflet
Scroll down to read how we work with different professionals, including in education and healthcare.