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On Thursday 10th
December
Carers are meeting up for a
Christmas Lunch provided by the
DMHCP at ZIZZI in Dorchester at
12-30. There may still be a few
places left, if you wish to find out
please phone Joy or Nigel, phone
number at the bottom of the page.
Carers Teas
Every third Thursday of the
month tea
and cake is being served in Forston
Clinic
canteen with Peer carers and acute
staff
or members of the crisis team to
offer
carers support.
Start at 4-00pm. Do come if you
want to
Talk to someone, we are there to
listen.
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RECOVERY EDUCATION
CENTRE.
Work Wise
A dedicated team of
Employment Coordinators
(ESCs) has been appointed to
work with primary care mental
health services, employers and
individuals throughout Dorset.
The Service includes
Information and Advice,
Support,
Signposting, Referral,
Training.
Helping people with common
mental health problems to
remain in work or regain the
confidence or gain the skills to
return to working life.
www.dorsetmentalhealthforu
m.org.uk
Phone 01305 257172
Please be aware that all team
members work
Part-time and may not be
available immediately.