And a pleasure to chat with you too Nazeya Hussain Duke , great idea by Solace

Only 2 days left! 🎉 Can you believe it? Graeme McDonald is lacing up for the #LondonMarathon , all in support of British Heart Foundation. Every step he takes brings us closer to his £2000 target. Let's show him our support! Donate now: bit.ly/3Q56a1S #RunGraemeRun #50YearsOfSolace

Spot the signs someone may be struggling
Support them, if you feel able to
Signpost them to help and services

If you deliver physical activity sessions, you’re not expected to be a mental health expert. But you have a duty of care to support the people in your sessions. And…

If you're a self-employed homecare worker, would you like to join our network of Micro Providers? We can help promote your services. Read on below: ow.ly/ElJE104Enop

#Dorset businesses - come along to our FREE Cyber Escape Room on 24 April to learn some valuable cyber security tips, enjoy a challenge and have great fun. Book your tickets here: orlo.uk/CyberEscapeRoo… #cybersecurity #Dorchester #DigitalDorset Dorset Chamber

Fantastic work! Well done to everyone involved 👍

Here's one of our adult social care social workers Louise Townsend talking about her role: 'Working with adults with learning disabilities is such a privilege. I love being able 2 make a difference 2 people's lives.' To find out more
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#SocialWorkWeek2024

🎆 #LocalGov Chief Executives! Applications are open for our Ignite programme. In partnership with the LGA & facilitated by Lord Victor Adebowale and Anna Randle from Collaborate. Learn more here 👉 bit.ly/4a0TIrO or email [email protected]

🚴‍♂️ Great news 🚴‍♀️ more children are now using active travel to get to and from school thanks to our Bike It Plus project!
More than 470 children in Dorset have learnt to ride a bike or enhanced their cycling skills, thanks to support from the project 🎉
#BikeItPlus #ActiveTravel

A new housing scheme to prevent 18-25 year olds from becoming homeless, has been given a £1.3 million cash boost, thanks to a successful bid for government funding. Find out more here >> orlo.uk/fundingnewhome…

Lead councillor Jane Somper speaking at the official opening today of our new supported living scheme for adults with a learning disability and/or autism at Elizabeth Court, Dorchester with Agincare founder and chair Derek Luckhurst (right) and tenant Jon Hutchison

📢New case study publication on #DorsetInnovationHub website!
Read about Dorset Council Home Care Optimisation programme - an innovative way to address & tackle social care capacity constraints. Great example of a collaborative partnership approach.
ourdorset.org.uk/innovation/pro…

Round 4 of the Household Support Fund is set to reopen on Tuesday 5 March at 10am.

Please make sure you have not applied for HSF payment since September 2023 as further vouchers cannot be issued.

Find out more about the fund and criteria 👉 orlo.uk/d5WGh

The ☀️ is out & so are the DocBikes! Mindful it’s at this time of year that we see the greatest number of bike crashes (we’re a bit rusty and other road users aren’t used to looking out for us), we’ve put together some useful tips to keep you on 2 wheels docbike.org/wp-content/upl…

We have released our new Get Active Outdoors Programme, which aims to support people to get active through a range of casual and easily accessible activities in their local areas.

Copies of the programme can be found at Dorset libraries, selected community venues and hubs.

Local government recruitment drive launches - fab this idea has come to fruition. Need to learn from this pilot and get an impactful national campaign up and running @solace_uk ⁦Local Government Association (LGA)⁩ localgov.co.uk/Local-governme…

Temperatures have dropped after last night's rain. Our teams have been out gritting some roads, but small minor roads may be icy after the amount of rain we've had recently. Take time on necessary journeys and drive to the conditions of the road. orlo.uk/CXNG7

If you are a group or organisation in the Dorset Council area, you can apply for a grant between £1,000 and £15,000.

We are keen to provide support for grassroots community-led development, supporting local groups to lead on what their community needs.

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The coast path has been affected once more by a landslip at Hounstout, near Worth Matravers and Kingston. This recent slip has removed the lowest section of steps and the path is completely unusable. The path has been closed for safety reasons. There is a diversion in place.

Cohort 2 AMPlify applications are closed. We are still recruiting for cohort 3! Calling all talented and motivated #leaders and managers from #minoritised #ethic backgrounds in #localgovernment . Apply for cohort 3 #leaders hip programme by 26 Jan, 2024 ➡️ bit.ly/412gID8