Trusted Reviewers

Empowering Conversations for Thriving Lives: Trusted Reviewers Project (TRP)  The TRP listens to people’s experiences in accessing day opportunities in the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole area. They look for ways that people can have greater control over...
Service Finder Training

Service Finder Training

You will find the following support materials available on this page: An Interactive Service Finder Tool Guide Walkthrough Videos A Known Issues Log Error Reporting & Feedback Forms Interactive Guide There is an interactive Service Finder Tool Guide below. This...

ICS Explained

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...

VCS Representation

VCS Involvement Partners: A Guide for partners Why is VCS Involvement and representation important? The charities & community groups sector (know as the VCS sector) shares the same overall objectives as public sector organisations: working to best serve and...

NHS Dorset Joint Forward Plan

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...
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Adding Services & Sessions

This page outlines the process for submitting service and session information to the NHS Dorset ‘Access to Community Support & Services’ project. There is more information about the purpose and aims of the project available here. What do we need to do...
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Handling & Processing Data

This page outlines how service and session information is handled and processed as part of the NHS Dorset ‘Access to Community Support & Services’ project. There is more information about the purpose and aims of the project available here. Why is it...
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Frequently Asked Questions

This page covers FAQs relating to the NHS Dorset ‘Access to Community Support & Services’ project. It will be updated regularly as the project progresses. There is more information about the purpose and aims of the project here. The Service Finder tool...

Refugee Support seek Bournemouth base for new Dignity Centre

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...