Directory: Nutrition
Chat Health NHS Dorset
ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) in Dorset to send questions via text message to their school nursing team. They will then receive a reply that includes signposting to additional services.
Includes a range of things including: Relationships, Weight, Anxiety, Depression, Drugs, Smoking, Stress, Alcohol, Self harm, Sexual health.
Community Pantry
A food waste project collecting good quality food that would otherwise go to waste from supermarkets. Based at the community café at Herston Village Hall on a Monday morning 10am-12pm.
With pop up pantries when there is surplus food – free to collect bring a bag!
Follow our Facebook page for information.
Donations of surplus food is always welcome.
Dorset Council Cost of Living Support
Money worries take up lots of headspace, leaving you with much less mental energy and time to make good decisions about your money. Remembering to look after yourself can also be hard. Talking to someone can help point you in the right direction and provide the strength to tackle problems. Reach out early for whatever help you need if you are struggling in any way. If small problems have already become bigger ones, get support now.
We can offer free, confidential and impartial support on:
- Money worries
- Accessing affordable food
- Housing and employment rights
- Looking after your Physical & Mental Health
Food for Thought Purbeck
A mobile larder based at the Children’s Centre on Chapel Lane on Wednesdays between 9.30 am and 10.30 am throughout the year.
Anyone can become a member of FareShare, with only proof of ID and address required as there is no means testing, nor a need to be in receipt of benefits. Residents can just turn up on a Wednesday morning with their ID to join the scheme.
Once membership has been processed, customers pay £2.50 as a single person, £3.50 for a two person household or £5 for a family, and food worth at least three times as much will be selected for them.
Growing Together Baby Group 0-1 years
Explore a range of activities to develop baby’s sensory awareness and cognitive development. Tips to support learning.
Booking essential due to limited spaces – 01202 868224. Optional donation of £1 per session to help cover resource costs.
Focus Centre Swanage, Monday 10:30 – 11:30, but not every week so must book in advance.
Also available in Bovington, Wareham and Upton.
Hopper Lunch Club
Join a friendly group for lunchtime outings in the Purbeck Area. Different venues, you order and pay for your own lunch and drinks.
The club usually runs alternative Thursdays. The bus will pick you up from home and take you home after lunch. We use the Disabled Club buses so mobility issues are not a problem.
Pick up times from 11:00. Transport cost is £8 a time.
Call Mo (07907 728699) or Sue (07894 035055) to book
Livewell Dorset
Their mission is to help people living in Dorset lead healthier, happier lives. Coaching, support and advice is free and part of your council’s commitment to improving public health.
Public Health Dorset
Improving health and wellbeing across Dorset – lots of information and links to help around Dorset.
Swanage Communty Café
Mondays 10am till 12pm at Herston Village Hall, come and join us for a cuppa and a friendly welcome.
Citizen’s Advice Drop in every week.
Also IT help from a Digital Champion.
There is usually also food from the Community Pantry – free, but donations welcome.
Swanage Food Bank
Based at United Reformed Church, 112 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2NY
Open Mons, Weds, Fridays 12pm-2.00pm.
Referrals (inc. self-referrals) by phone (07759230313) to arrange Home Delivery or time of collection from premises.
