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Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Learning Disabilities – Adults
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 email JCSocialPrescribing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk.
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.
Telephone: 01305 221016 (Mon–Fri: 8.30am–5pm)
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
Get Involved – Charities, Community Groups and Projects
People First Dorset
User-led charity run by people with learning disabilities, offering projects and workshops.
Website: peoplefirstdorset.org.uk
Telephone: 01305 257600
Email: office@peoplefirstdorset.org.uk
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: dorsetabilitiesgroup.co.uk
Telephone: 01305 457007
Email: info@dorsetabilitiesgroup.co.uk
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: theshireatcrockermoor.co.uk
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: employmyability.org.uk
Website (Adult Social Care): emasocialcare.org.uk
West Dorset Mencap (Bridport)
Volunteer placements, activity clubs and grants.
Website: westdorsetmencap.org.uk
Send4 (Dorset & Hampshire)
Supported employment and job coach agency for people with learning disabilities, autism or long breaks from work.
Website: send4.co.uk
National Organisations – Advice, Guidance & Helplines
Mind – Learning Disability Support
Website: mind.org.uk
SupportLine – Learning Disability
Website: supportline.org.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: August 2025.