Support Organisations: Contact details

• Dorset council run an online session called ‘Let’s Talk SEND’ for parents/ carers.
  The sessions are usually themed around topics that families have raised with them. Sessions have covered:​

  • Attendance

  • The EHCP process;

  • Mental health and wellbeing

  • Holiday activities and short breaks

  • Post 16 and apprenticeships

  • Ask us anything' sessions​

• Click here to book for the next session. You can also pre submit any questions you may have.

• Click here to book a SEND appointment here to meet in person with staff in the SEND teams.

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• Ofcom: Affordable broadband and phone for benefit recipients.

  • Website | 0300 123 3333 or 020 7981 3040

• Cosier Homes: A free energy advice service.

  • Website | 0800 038 6345​

• Citizens Advice: Website

• National Debt line: Expert debt advice.

  • Website | 0808 808 4444

• StepChange Debt Charity: Free debt advice and tools: Website

• MoneyHelper: Impartial advice on money management: Website

• Age UK: Support for over-50s, including debt and legal advice.

  • Website | 0800 169 6565 

• Victim Support: for victims of crime and traumatic incidents: Website

• Advocate: Legal assistance from volunteer barristers: Website

• LawWorks: Legal assistance from volunteer barristers: Website

• Help for Households: Explore Schemes

• Energy Advice: Save Energy

• Winter Fuel Payment: Check Eligibility | 0800 731 0160

• Warm Home Discount: £150 off electricity bills.

  • More Info | 0800 731 0214

• Pension Credit: Check Eligibility

• Samaritans: Free, confidential emotional support available 24/7.

  • Website | Call 116 123 

• Mind: Mental health information and support.

  • Website | 0300 123 3393

• NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate: Save money on prescriptions if you need regular medication.​

  • Website | 0300 330 1341 

• Healthy Start Scheme: Vouchers for pregnant women and families with children under 4 to help with food and vitamins.

  • Website | 0345 607 6823

• Shelter: Housing advice and support for people struggling with rent or facing homelessness.

• Website | 0808 800 4444

• Crisis: Support for those experiencing homelessness.

• Website | 0300 636 1967

• National Careers Service: Free advice on careers, training, and CV writing.

• Website | 0800 100 900

• Jobcentre Plus: Help with benefits, job applications, and finding work.

• Website | 0800 169 0190

• Carers UK: Advice for unpaid carers, including financial and emotional support.

• Website | 0808 808 7777

• Childline: Free, confidential support for young people up to 19.

• Website | 0800 1111

• The Mix: Support for under-25s, covering mental health, money, and housing.

• Website | 0808 808 4994