Introduction: Bournemouth University invites you to a special creative workshop and artwork showcase focused on supporting nutrition and hydration for people living with dementia. This event will be held at Lighthouse Poole’s Centre for the Arts on March 2, from 10:00...
Learn about dementia and how to support those affected at our interactive training session. We’re hosting a FREE Public Dementia Awareness Training session with GoodOaks Homecare, open to local families, carers and community members. 📅 Date: Tues 17th February ⏰...
Our Dorset Integrated Care System (ICS) has launched its comprehensive Digital Strategy, outlining a clear vision for the future of healthcare in the region. The strategy aims to revolutionise the delivery of health and social care through digital innovation, with a...
Dorset Innovation Hub (DIH), in partnership with BCP Council, recently convened a pivotal development day to map out strategic priorities for 2026/27, with a strong emphasis on fostering collaboration with Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations. The event...
Empowering Frontline Workers to Support Vulnerable Households Dorset Community Action and Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck is pleased to announce a free training opportunity for frontline staff and volunteers working with vulnerable households in England and...
📣 📣 Calling all BCP organisations 📣 📣 You are invited to a free training on energy efficiency and fuel poverty. Where: Parkstone United Reform Church, Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0jW On: Wednesday 25th February 2026 From: 10:00 until 12:00 Cost: FREE To reserve your...
More than 700 people from across the county responded to our survey, which wanted to find out how our communities wish to make Dorset more age-friendly. The survey, which closed last week (30 January), asked about people's experience of ageing in Dorset, using eight...
A free helpline to assist people who have worries about losing their home, perhaps due to financial difficulties or relationship breakdowns, has been created by Dorset Council, in partnership with national charities Citizens Advice and Shelter. The Housing Advice line...
The Dorset VCSA Virtual Exchange Webinar held on 29th January, recently shed light on the concept of neighbourhood health, defining it as a system where healthcare is brought closer to people's homes. The emphasis is on early intervention, community-based strategies,...
Age Without Limits, Centre for Ageing Better’s campaign to challenge ageism, is running their annual Age Without Limits Day on 10th June 2026. Age Without Limits Day is a day for us all to come together and take action to end ageism - as individuals, in our...
Following a comprehensive recruitment process we are pleased to announce that a new single Executive Director team has now been formally appointed to the new Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster across NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) ICB,...
As 2025 draws to a close, Dorset VCSA is proud to share our End of Year Review — a reflection on the partnerships, priorities, and community voices that have shaped our journey. This year we’ve strengthened connections through two series of Virtual Exchange Webinars,...
