Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Learning Disabilities – Adults

 

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Learning Disabilities – Adults

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.

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

NHS and Dorset Council

Dorset County Community Learning Disability Service

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

Website: Visit the Dorset County Community Learning Disability Service website

Telephone: 01305 221016 (Mon–Fri: 8.30am–5pm)

Email: Email Dorset County Community Learning Disability Service

Health Check

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

Benefit Advice

Mencap

Website: Visit the Mencap website

Get Involved – Charities, Community Groups and Projects

People First Dorset

User-led charity run by people with learning disabilities, offering projects and workshops.

Website: Visit the People First Dorset website

Telephone: 01305 257600

Email: Email People First Dorset

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

Day Care Services

Dorset Abilities Group

Independent day service for adults with disabilities and additional needs.

Website: Visit the Dorset Abilities Group website

Telephone: 01305 457007

Email: Email Dorset Abilities Group

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

The Shire @ Crockermoor

Wide range of therapeutic activities in a rural setting for people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and autism.

Website: Visit the The Shire @ Crockermoor website

Employment

Employ My Ability

Training, internship and employment opportunities for young people aged 16–24 with learning disabilities. Also offers adult social care day opportunities, supported living and outreach.

Website: Visit the Employ My Ability website

Website (Adult Social Care): Visit the Employ My Ability website

West Dorset Mencap (Bridport)

Volunteer placements, activity clubs and grants.

Website: Visit the West Dorset Mencap (Bridport) website

Send4 (Dorset & Hampshire)

Supported employment and job coach agency for people with learning disabilities, autism or long breaks from work.

Website: Visit the Send4 (Dorset & Hampshire) website

National Organisations – Advice, Guidance & Helplines

Mind – Learning Disability Support

Website: Visit the Mind – Learning Disability Support website

SupportLine – Learning Disability

Website: Visit the SupportLine – Learning Disability 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: August 2025.