Age Concern Dorchester - Services

Services is about how we can help you. Below is a selection of topics that have recently been updated. If you have a particular service in mind, please select from the menu on the left.

Introduction

This section of our website describes how we can help you. To do this we provide many care services which are available to those in need of a little help.

We have services available during the week and at other regular times. Below is a selection of our latest. If you have a particular service in mind, please select from the menu on the left.

   

Shop by Car

shoppingCarThis is a short term emergency shopping service for the local area.

This is a short-term emergency shopping service for Dorchester, Weymouth and the surrounding area by a volunteer driver. shoppingBagIt is funded by Dorset Social Services. There are two services available, minibus and car. This describes the Car service.

To qualify you must have personal difficulties, e.g. just come out of hospital, your carer is unable to attend, short term illness or bereaved. Referral by Social/Health worker, Doctor, Warden, Minister or Age Concern staff.

The cost of the car shopping service (if eligible) is £2.0 return.

Your contact is Sally Goss.

   

Day Care

Daycentre We provide day care for up to 15 people on most weekdays.

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Nail Cutting

nailcutting2Are painful feet making you feel unsteady on your feet?. Healthy, comfortable feet are essential especially for older people. Never ignore minor foot problems as they can get worse. Those toe nails included!

Read more about: Nail Cutting