<![CDATA[Drop-Ins & Support]]> https://www.somerfordarc.com/category/drop-ins-support en Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:14:26 +0000 SNG Housing Officers https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/sovereign-drop-in https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/sovereign-drop-in <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Drop-in Advice (no appointment necessary)</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Meet with you local Housing Officer for face to face help and advice.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Run fortnightly, upcoming dates:</strong></span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">15th January</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">29th January</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">12th February</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">26th February</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">12th March</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">26th March</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">9th April</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">23rd April</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">7th May</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">21st May</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">4th June</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">18th June </p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">2nd July</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">16th July</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">30th July</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For more information:</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Somerford ARC: 01202 470770</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Sovereign Network Group: 0300 5000 926</strong></p> Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Digital Champions https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/computer-support https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/computer-support <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Digital Champions are people of all ages and from all backgrounds and communities.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">They help others understand the benefits of using the internet and can show them how to do simple things online that can make a huge difference to people’s lives.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">A volunteer Digital Champion can help with:</p> <ul> <li>Computer support- getting started,</li> <li>E-mailing,</li> <li>Internet use,</li> <li>Social media and</li> <li>Online shopping</li> </ul> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For more information:</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>01202 470770</strong></p> Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Citizens Advice https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/citizens-advice-money-talks https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/citizens-advice-money-talks <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Drop-in Advice (no appointment necessary)</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Citizens Advice they believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">They are here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For more information:</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Somerford ARC: 01202 470770</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Citizens Advice: 0808 278 7939</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>www.citizensadvice.org.uk</strong></p> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Access Wellbeing https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/access-wellbeing https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/access-wellbeing <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Drop-in Advice (no appointment necessary)</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Access Wellbeing offers person-centered support in Dorset, providing early help to prevent concerns from escalating.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For more information:</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>www.dorsetaccesswellbeing.co.uk</strong></p> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 SNG Customer Income Advisor https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/sng-customer-income-advisor https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/sng-customer-income-advisor <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Drop-in Advice (no appointment necessary)</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Tenant Support with benefits, household bills and debt.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For more information:</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Somerford ARC: 01202 470770</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Sovereign Network Group: 0300 5000 926</strong></p> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Parent Carer Foundation https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/parent-carer-foundation https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/parent-carer-foundation <p><strong>SEND Parent Carer Drop in</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Free drop-in advice. No appointment necessary</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">The Parent Carer Foundation empowers and supports</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">parents/carers of children and adults from any age with</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">any type of disability with or without a diagnosis.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>For more information: </strong></span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>07585 404335</strong></p> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 SENDiass4BCP https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/sendiass4bcp https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/sendiass4bcp <p><strong>SEND Parent Carer Drop-in</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Free drop-in advice. No appointment necessary</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Free confidential and impartial service, providing</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">information, advice and support 0-25yrs. Providing</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">education health and social care for SEND.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>For more information: </strong></span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>01202 128181</strong></p> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 BCP SEND Team https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/bcp-send-team https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/bcp-send-team <p><strong>SEND Parent Carer Drop-in</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Free drop-in advice. No appointment necessary</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Monthly visit from BCPs SEND team manager to offer</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">guidance and support for their children's needs within</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">school.</p> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Parent Carers Together https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/parent-carers-together https://www.somerfordarc.com/blog/parent-carers-together <p><strong>SEND Parent Carer Drop-in</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>Free drop-in advice. No appointment necessary</strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Parent Carers Together is the independent parent carer</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">forum for Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">amplifies families’ voices, co-produces with BCP Council</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">and NHS Dorset, and influences SEND services locally</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">and nationally through the National Network of Parent</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Carer Forums.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For more information:</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong>info@parentcarerstogether.org.uk</strong></p> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000