Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Adults with Learning Disabilities 

 

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Adults with Learning Disabilities

This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful.

If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.

learning-disabilities

 

Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery

If you live in Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis or the wider West Dorset area, you can speak directly with our Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators - no referral needed.

  • Support with finances
  • Getting Active
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Connecting to Community
  • Supporting wellbeing
  • Help with Long Term Conditions

 

Dorset County Community Learning Disability Service

Social care and healthcare staff, who work to help adults with a learning disability. They work with adults who have learning disabilities, young people leaving school or college, parents who have learning disabilities and everyone who helps people with learning disabilities.

Telephone: 01305 221016 Monday - Friday: 8.30am to 5pm - Weekends: closed or via their website.

Website:  Visit the Dorset Healthcare Learning Disabilities website

 

Health Check

Anyone aged 14 and over who is on their doctors learning disability register can have a free annual health check once a year. 

 

Benefit Advice

Benefit Advice have some useful information regarding benefit advice and general information surrounding learning disabilities. 

Website:  Visit the Mencap benefits advice website

 

People First Dorset

People First Dorset a user led charity, run and led by people with learning disabilities with support as needed. Additional projects and workshops.    

Telephone: 01305 257600

Address: 2 Herringston Barn, Herringston, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9PU

Website:  Visit the People First Dorset website

 

Dorset Abilities Group (DAG)

Dorset Abilities Group (DAG) are an independent day service for adults with disabilities and additional needs.  

Telephone: 01305 457007

Address: 110 Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0BT.

Website:  Visit the Dorset Abilities Group website

 

Dorchester Training & Employment Opportunities

Employ My Ability training, internship and employment opportunities for young people aged 16-25 specifically catered for those with learning disabilities. Employ My Ability also have a separate section for Adult Social Care with day opportunities, supported living and outreach support

Website:  Visit the Employ My Ability website

 

Bridport MenCap

Bridport MenCap offer volunteer placements to encourage social interaction and work like experience, activity clubs and grants. 

Website:  Visit the West Dorset Mencap website

 

Further Information

While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.

If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 01308 801810 and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.