Family Information Directory

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Information and Advice Service

Name:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Information and Advice Service

Address:

Unit 5
20-22 Wellington Road
BOURNEMOUTH

Postcode:

BH8 8JN

Telephone:

01202 312085

E-mail:

asd@disabilitywessex.org.uk

Dorset Dyslexia Association

Local Dyslexia Associations (LDAs) are independently registered charities. They have helplines, befrienders and computer co-ordinators. They hold meetings with speakers and workshops, run courses, and have literature for sale and for borrowing. LDAs know of local facilities for assessment and tuition.  

Name:

Dorset Dyslexia Association

Telephone:

01202 241992

Website:

www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/.../lda-directory.html

Child Development Centre - CDC

Assessment and treatment service for pre-school children and babies with significant developmental delay and disabilities.

Name:

Child Development Centre - CDC

Address:

Poole Hospital N H S Trust
Longfleet Road
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH15 2JB

Telephone:

01202 442011

Website:

www.poole.nhs.uk

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/

Adult Social Services Help Desk - Borough Of Poole

We cover the full range of Adult Social Care services including mental health, older people, physical disability and learning disability. Information and advice is provided and where necessary, we visit to further assess needs and provide services. Our service is aimed at clients with special needs including learning disabilities, mental more...…

Name:

Adult Social Services Help Desk - Borough Of Poole

Address:

Adult Social Services Commissioning
Borough Of Poole
Civic Centre Annexe
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH15 2RT

Telephone:

01202 633902

Mobile:

07779 880212 (texts only)

E-mail:

sshelpdesk@poole.gov.uk

Website:

www.boroughofpoole.com

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/

Bupa

We provide a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. A leading international healthcare group, we offer personal and company health insurance, run care homes for older people and hospitals, and provide workplace health services, health assessments and chronic disease management services, including health more...…

Telephone:

0808 256 2752

Website:

Bupa Website

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

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/

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