
Local organisations
These are some of the local organisations supporting carers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Access Wellbeing is a service that offers support to adults aged 18 and over. Support is available for mental health, as well as practical guidance around finances, employment, and housing

BCP Council's Handyvan Service provides practical and useful help to support those living in their own homes to maintain their independence.

The Carer Friendly ID Card is provided by Forward Carers and is available for free to unpaid Carers registered with BCP Carers Support or Carer Support Dorset.

Leonardo Carer Support is an independent charity helping unpaid carers in Dorset who look after a relative, friend or neighbour who is sick or disabled.

Minstead Trust run the Learning Disabilities Carer Representation Service giving family carers the chance to shape local services and share their experiences.

Prama is a Dorset-based charity. They run community support groups for carers and people who need support.

Parent Carer Foundation is an independent, volunteer-run charity that supports parents, carers, and families of children and adults with disabilities—including those with or without a formal diagnosis.

Parent Carers Together is a forum of parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area.

SENDiass4BCP is a free, confidential and impartial service for children and young people (up to age 25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents or carers.

Swan Advocacy provides free, confidential, and independent advocacy to help people understand their rights, express their views, and be heard in decisions about their care.
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