You First Dorset Integrated Stalking, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Service

You First aspires to a world free of stalking, domestic abuse and sexual violence and we are dedicated to developing and delivering services that reduce harm and increase safety for all victims and survivors of domestic abuse – women, men and children.

Telephone: 0800 032 5204

Website: theyoutrust.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dorsetyoufirst

Email: youfirst@theyoutrust.org.uk

Speak Out Wiltshire

Domestic Abuse can impact many people’s lives, with up to 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men being affected by one of the many forms of domestic abuse. Victims are often fearful of reporting what is happening to them, rarely even telling family and friends.

Website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk

NHS - Domestic Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Victim Support - Wiltshire

We give emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in Wiltshire. We’re an independent charity and you can contact us for support regardless of whether you’ve contacted the police, and no matter how long ago the crime took place. We’ll help you for as long as it takes to overcome the impact of crime.

Telephone: 0808 281 0113

Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk

Wiltshire Police

If you are experiencing domestic abuse it is not your fault. You may feel trapped and unable to leave but there is a lot of support available whether or not you want the police to be involved.

Website: www.wiltshire.police.uk

Salisbury & District Cruse Bereavement Care

We offer professional and confidential advice for those having difficulty coping with the death of someone close. Support can include one-to-one sessions, telephone support and information. Grief is a natural process but can be devastating. Contact us for free confidential support.

Telephone: 01722 411938

Website: www.crusesalisbury.org

Email: salisbury@cruse.org.uk

The Leonardo Trust

The Leonardo Trust is an independent charity set up in 2001 to help people in Dorset who are voluntary carers for sick or disables relatives or friends.

Telephone: 01202 698325

Website: leonardotrust.org

Email: info@leonardotrust.org

Carer Support Wiltshire

Carer Support Wiltshire is a local charity that supports all carers in Wiltshire. Our aim is to create carer friendly communities where carers are recognised, valued and supported.

Telephone: 0800 181 4118

Website: www.carersupportwiltshire.co.uk

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

Email: info@carersuk.org

Healthier Together

It can be extremely stressful when your child is unwell. We know that there is a huge amount of information available at your fingertips, but finding something that provides clear and accurate information is not always easy!

Website: what0-18.nhs.uk

Salisbury District Hospital Child and Family Service

The Child and Family Service team operates to provide therapy, treatment, consultation and education in children’s mental health. Children are seen up to the age of 18 years.

Telephone: 01722 336262 ext 2779

Website: www.salisbury.nhs.uk

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Meetup: Social Groups in Salisbury

Here’s a look at some Social groups near Salisbury.

Website: www.meetup.com

Crossroads Cafe

Drop in for a friendly cuppa and a chat. Wednesdays 10:00 – 12:00

Parish Office,
6 Town Farm Workshops,
Sixpenny Handley,
SP5 5PA

Telephone: 01725 552721

Happy Nappy

Happy Nappy meets every Monday in the Village Hall from 10:00 – 11:30. Toys, Singing and Fun for Babies and Children up to school age …with coffee, tea and a chat for adults at our friendly group.

Children 50p, Adults £1

Sixpenny Handley Village Hall,
Common Rd,
Sixpenny Handley

Telephone: 07811170201

6d 4 all Youth Club

Youth Club alternate Friday evenings, Age 10 – 16 welcome Sixpenny Handley Village Hall

Village Hall,
Sixpenny Handley Recreation Ground,
Common Rd,
Sixpenny Handley,
SP5 5NU

Telephone: 01425 654467

Reach Drug and Alcohol Services Dorset

REACH is a partnership between EDP Drug & Alcohol Services (EDP), Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust (AWP) and Essential Drug and Alcohol Services (EDAS). We have three hubs (Christchurch, Gillingham and Weymouth), and a number of satellite services, across the county where you can get support.

Telephone: 0800 043 4656

Website: www.edp.org.uk

Wiltshire Council

Help and advice with Drugs and Alcohol can be found on the Wiltshire Council website.

Website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness aims to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through services and local groups, expert information and training, and successful campaigning. Its goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

Telephone: 0121 522 7007

Website: www.rethink.org

Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes believes that those who put their lives on the line for us, deserve a second chance at life. We provide lifetime support for the Armed Forces Community and their families.

Telephone: 01980 844200

Website: www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Email: getsupport@helpforheroes.org.uk

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Azheimers Support Wiltshire

Services include award-winning day clubs and much-valued one-to-one home support. Community activities include Music for the Mind, Movement for the Mind, memory cafes, art groups, a discussion group, wildlife club and many more – all designed to keep minds and bodies active and reduce isolation.

Telephone: 01225 776481

Website: www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk

Email: office@alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Email: helpline@dementiauk.org

Age UK

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

Telephone: 0800 055 6112

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Maternity Matters Dorset

Your guide to maternity options and services in Dorset

Website: maternitymattersdorset.nhs.uk

Salisbury Hospital Maternity Unit

Salisbury Hospital has a small, professional and friendly team currently supporting approximately 2500 mothers per year.

Telephone: 01722 336262

Website: www.salisbury.nhs.uk

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Sexual Health Dorset

Sexual Health Dorset is composed of three Sexual Health Service NHS providers in Dorset (Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital, and Dorset County Hospital) who provide contraceptive and sexual health services across the county.

Website: sexualhealthdorset.org

WiSe

Wiltshire Sexual Health Service (WiSe) is a free, non judgemental and confidential NHS service providing STI testing and treatment, contraception and HIV services in Wiltshire.

Telephone: 01722 425120

Website: www.wiltshiresexualhealth.co.uk

Email: shc-tr.Sexualhealth@nhs.net

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

Family Planning Association

A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 020 7608 5240

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Sexual Health Helpline

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

LiveWell Dorset

We are a public health service funded by your council. We’re here to support the health and wellbeing of residents in Dorset.

Telephone: 0800 840 1628

Telephone: 01305 233 105

Website: www.livewelldorset.co.uk

Smokefree Wiltshire

Our trained stop smoking advisors offer friendly, non-judgemental advice and support across the county. The advisors will give you tips and information while working with you to beat your cravings and change your smoking habits. Your advisor can also discuss the range of stop smoking medications and help to choose the right one for you.

Telephone: 0300 003 4566

Website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk

Email: health.trainers@wiltshire.gov.uk

Quit with help

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk

LiveWell Dorset

We are a public health service funded by your council. We’re here to support the health and wellbeing of residents in Dorset.

Telephone: 0800 840 1628

Telephone: 01305 233 105

Website: www.livewelldorset.co.uk

WW UK

Meetings, online or a little bit of both. WW UK, formerly Weightwatchers, offers options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Facebook: @WW.UK

Twitter: @ww_uk

Website: www.weightwatchers.com

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk