Dorset is an attractive place and many people choose to retire here. 29% of our residents are aged over 65 (the national average is 19%). While many older people are fit and well, a growing number of vulnerable older people and disabled residents need social care. Over 50% of the council’s budget is spent on… Read more Cllr Spencer Flower – Welcome to the winter 2021 edition of Dorset Council News
There are over 58,000 Armed Forces veterans in Dorset, plus around 40,000 serving personnel and their families. Through the Armed Forces Covenant, we are working with them to ensure their needs are always considered and they are not disadvantaged due to their service. The Armed Forces could not carry out its vital role without… Read more Support for the Armed Forces Community and veterans
If you receive a Winter Fuel Payment but can manage without it, you could donate it to support Dorset residents who need extra help. We are supporting Dorset Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter appeal, which provides individual grants of up to £200 for people who face the choice between eating well and keeping homes warm. To… Read more Give the gift of a warm Christmas
Have you, and your family, made plans for the future? A Will, Lasting Power of Attorney and decisions about what you would like to happen should you need care and support, are important to have in place now, so you can plan your finances and make informed decisions. Unlike the NHS, social care isn’t free.… Read more Plan for your future. Could you be a Shared Live Carer?
We have joined the national Care Leaver Covenant, but it needs more organisations to sign up. Many care leavers face the challenges of pursuing their studies or finding employment often without the support of family and friends. Our aim is to get our wider community to provide more support through: education and training life, financial… Read more Can you help Dorset’s care leavers?
