Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Day Care Providers

 

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Day Care Providers

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

We’re sorry to hear that you’re going through a difficult time. If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or email JCSocialPrescribing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk.

Below is a list of providers of day care collated by the Social Prescribing Team to help you understand what’s available locally. You can use the contact details provided to enquire at each provider to discuss your needs.

All day care provision is subject to a pre-assessment completed by the care homes/organisations.

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Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery

No referral needed; contact us directly to see if we can support you, access practical and emotional support, or connect you to local services.

  • Support with finances
  • Getting Active
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Connecting to Community
  • Supporting wellbeing
 

Attendance Allowance

If you or the person you care for receive Attendance Allowance, this benefit can be used to access day care services.

For more information and how to apply, visit: gov.uk/attendance-allowance

Day Care Centres

Bridport Connect

St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3BJ (View map)

Open: Mon–Fri, 9:00–16:20

  • Half or full day (low–high needs)
  • 1–1 support; bathing & personal care
  • Meals; community visits; activities

Cost: From £31.50 (low support half day) to £215.50 (high support full day). Additional charges for bathing, meals, 1–1, community visits and laundry. Local Authority funded clients – charges TBC.

Telephone: 01308 422666
Email: Hello@caredorset.co.uk
Website: Bridport Connect Day Centre – Care Dorset

Honiton 55+

St Michael’s, Orchard Way, Honiton, EX14 1HU (View map)

Open: Mon, Thurs, Fri, 9:00–16:00

  • Half or full day
  • Meals
  • Transport available if local
  • Activities

Cost: Half day (4 hrs, lunch included) £32.00; full day with lunch £42.00. Local Authority funded client charges TBC.

Telephone: 01404 43545
Email: honiton55@btconnect.com
Website: 55plus.wixsite.com/daycentre

The Filo Project

Currently hosts available to East Devon residents including Lyme Regis.

Times: Mon–Fri, 10:00–16:00

  • Same small groups and hosts each time
  • Collection & drop-off
  • Lunch included
  • Socialisation & activities

Cost: Private £99.90 (all inclusive). Local authority funded clients only charged £15.90 for lunch & transport.

Telephone: 0333 939 8225
Email: info@thefiloproject.co.uk
Website: thefiloproject.co.uk

Residential Homes Offering Day Care

Casterbridge Manor

Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7AL (View map)

Times: 10:00–15:00

  • Activities and 2-course lunch included
  • Option for bath/shower
  • Chiropody & hairdresser (extra cost)
  • Separate dementia unit for high-level needs

Cost: £100 per day

Telephone: 01300 341008
Email: info@casterbridgemanor.co.uk
Website: casterbridgemanor.co.uk

The Hyde Care Home

Walditch Road, Bridport, DT6 4LB (View map)

Times: 10:00–16:00

  • Activities & lunch
  • Option for bath/shower

Cost: £75 per day

Telephone: 01308 427694
Email: info@thehydecare.co.uk
Website: thehydecare.co.uk

Broadwindsor House

Beaminster, DT8 3PX (View map)

Times: 09:00–18:00

  • Activities, lunch/supper and snacks
  • Option for bath/shower
  • Chiropody & hairdresser (extra cost)

Cost: £150 per day

Telephone: 01308 868353
Email: info@broadwindsorhouse.co.uk

Pinhay House

Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3RQ (View map)

Times: Flexible

  • Activities, meals, snacks
  • Option for bath/shower
  • Chiropody & hairdresser (extra cost)

Cost: £15 per hour (minimum spend £60). Free taster session available (you may bring a guest for lunch).

Telephone: 01297 445626
Email: office@pinhayhouse.co.uk
Website: pinhayhouse.co.uk

The Koppers – Specialist Memory Care Home

The Street, Kilmington, EX13 7RJ (View map)

Times: Flexible

  • Activities, meals, option for bath/shower
  • Chiropody & hairdressing (extra cost)
  • Can accommodate advanced dementia and Parkinson’s disease

Cost: £15 per hour (minimum spend £60) or £120 for 8-hour day rate. Hairdresser: £15 (men) / £20 (women). Chiropody: £28 (hands & feet).

Telephone: 01297 32427
Website: thekoppers.co.uk

 

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 and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.