I Am More Than… Building a Community Research Hub People with lived experience are often left out of conversations and decisions that impact their lives. When we include these voices, research becomes more relevant, empathetic, and effective in driving...
People in Dorset are experiencing hate every day and it has devastating consequences for them and their families. It also divides communities. Tackling prejudice, racism and hate crime matters – we want to bring together the power of local charities and community...
The Trusted Reviewers Project (June 2024 – July 2026) improved Day Opportunities for adults by listening to service users, their families, and carers to shape programmes that enhance wellbeing, independence, and community connection. The project ended in July...
Service Finder is a free tool to support professionals in Dorset to access information about local services. If you or your team would like access to the tool, please email servicefinder@can100.org. Service Finder uses a shared data set of information about local...
The Dorset Integrated Care System, Explained What is an Integrated Care System and how does the VCSE sector get involved? Here we explore how the NHS works and how it is changing. What is happening in Health and Care? The NHS in England has been divided up into 42...
CAN work with colleagues from charities and community groups, health, and councils; and support the private sector to create safe, fair, healthy, prosperous, and sustainable communities where people can live their best lives. Charities and community groups play a huge...
We all want Dorset to be a healthy place where you can live your best life. We’ve been speaking up for local voluntary and community groups in our work with NHS Dorset and other partners to develop this new plan and ensure it includes how we can all work together and...
This page covers commonly asked questions relating to the ‘Access to Community Support & Services’ project. There is more information about the purpose and aims of the project on the main page here. An organisation I know of isn’t in the data set, how does it get...
Refugee Support Europe are hoping to open a new dignity centre in Bournemouth Town Centre which will act as a community hub for those living in temporary accommodation and awaiting their asylum decisions. With an open-door policy and a welcoming space, people can...
