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Coping With CHAOS

Local charity offering support, information and friendship to families who have children with disabilities. Runs two play opportunities a day during the school holidays. Schemes offer high level support for children by qualified/experienced workers and volunteers. Schemes are open to the whole family, siblings are welcome. Regular get togethers and more...…

Name:
Coping With Chaos
Address:
Bond Avenue West Moors
Ferndown
Dorset
Postcode:
BH22 0LL
Telephone:
01202 855105
E-mail:
office@copingwithchaos.org
Website:
www.copingwithchaos.org
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British Disabled Water Ski Association

Teaches people with disabilities to water ski at Ellingham Wake Board and Skiing Lake, near Ringwood. Open to all with a disability, including wheelchair users. All equipment is provided free with expert, qualified tuition. No age restriction  - please contact Peter Viney for details. Open all summer Whatever your disability, more...…

Name:
Ellingham Water Ski & Wakeboard Club
Address:
Ellingham Drove
Ringwood
Postcode:
BH24 3PJ
Telephone:
01202 740470
E-mail:
pviney@aol.com
Website:
www.ellinghamwaterski.co.uk/
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Broadstone Access Group

Here to make a difference - we get things done! We have regular meetings, offer one-to-one support, work with other organisations, e.g. the NHS and campaign on disability issues. We aim to remove the everyday problems that everyone with disabilities, their family, friends and carers face in Poole and surrounding more...…

Name:
Broadstone Methodist Church
Address:
Lower Blandford Road
Broadstone
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH18 8DP
Mobile:
07922 576438
E-mail:
broadstoneaccessgroup@hotmail.co.uk
Website:
www.broadstoneaccessgroup.org
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The Care Division Ltd

Based from our Head Office in Poole, we are specialist providers of domiciliary care and support to adults and children with learning disabilities, who live in the Dorset area, and we are registered with the Care Quality Commission. Some of our clients are supported 24 hours a day and others more...…

Address:
4 & 5 Concept Park
Innovation Close
Tower Park
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH12 4QT
Telephone:
0845 521 0424
E-mail:
enquiries@thecaredivision.co.uk
Website:
www.thecaredivision.co.uk/
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Diverse Abilities Plus

Diverse Abilities Plus's purpose is to provide, adapt and develop our services to meet what our community needs to support people with either/both physical disability and learning difficulties. To be the recognised voice and champion of disability regionally by our: Clients Stakeholders Decision Makers Policy Makers The Media Whichever Diverse more...…

Name:
17 Manor Avenue
Address:
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH12 2HS
Telephone:
01202 718238
E-mail:
cate.reade@diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk
Website:
www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk/
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Dorset Blind Association

Organise a range of activities including social activities and handicrafts, meeting at various venues throughout Dorset. Also outings, home visits, transport, helplines, resource room, leaflets, advice, drop-in facility, taping, Braille, newsletter. Home visits can be arranged.

Name:
Dorset Blind Association
Address:
17 Bournemouth Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH14 0EF
Telephone:
01202 712860
E-mail:
members@dorsetblind.org.uk
Website:
www.dorsetblind.org.uk
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Health Information Centre

Offers a comprehensive information service to Poole and Dorset. Aims to help individuals take responsibility for their own health in a confidential and supportive environment. Leaflets, booklets, reference books, CD ROMs and databases are available.

Name:
Health Information Centre
Address:
Poole Hospital Nhs Trust
Longfleet Road
Poole Town
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 2JB
Telephone:
01202 448003
E-mail:
healthinfo@poole.nhs.uk
Website:
www.poole.nhs.uk/
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Leonard Cheshire Disability (Dorset Care At Home Service)

Provide flexible care to meet the needs of individuals and support disabled people of all ages in their own homes. This enables people to maintain their independence and gives regular carers a break. Tasks undertaken include Personal care Meal preparation Essential domestic tasks Shopping Overnight care Respite sitting Social Development more...…

Name:
Leonard Cheshire Disability
Address:
Dorset Care At Home Service
The Grange
2 Mount Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH14 0QW
Telephone:
01202 739538
E-mail:
admindcahs@LCDisability.org
Website:
www.LCDisability.org
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The Leonardo Trust

Funding for full time carers to take a break of some kind. This may be a short holiday or weekend away (not usually foreign holidays) or it may be something to do which relaxes the carer, or even some equipment to enable them to follow a hobby at home. Any more...…

Name:
The Leonardo Trust
Address:
5 Dunyeats Road
Broadstone
Dorset
Postcode:
BH18 8AA
Telephone:
01202 698325
E-mail:
info@leonardotrust.org
Website:
www.leonardotrust.org
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CHAD - Child Health And Disability Team

Our Purpose We provide tailored, focused support for families where there is a family with a severe disability, to empower the family to function effectively. What we do Chad offer specialist support to children when there are a combination of factors related to disability or  health condition, the family’s abilities more...…

Name:
Child Health And Disability Team
Address:
Children, Young People and Learning
Dolphin Centre
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1SA
Telephone:
01202 735046
Mobile:
07824 521404 (Emergency Duty Number Only)
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