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Introducing Dorset Mind’s First Chatty Bench

Liam’s Bench has officially arrived at Furzy Cliff in Weymouth, bringing colour, comfort and a gentle encouragement to talk about mental health. Created in partnership with Dorset Tea and beautifully designed by local artist Helena Chessher, the bench is part of our growing Chatty Bench project.

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It’s Local Minds’ Week!

Love Your Local Mind! August 4th – 10th 2025 is Local Minds’ Week! Here at Dorset Mind, we are an independent charity run by local people. Every penny raised locally, is spent locally. This means when you support us, you’re helping your friends, family, and neighbours right here.

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ANNOUNCED: New Access Wellbeing Partnership

Dorset Mind is delighted to announce a new five-year contract to deliver wellbeing hubs in North Dorset. The charity will work in partnership with Dorset Healthcare, BCHA, The Lantern, Help & Care and Harmony as part of the cross-county offer of transformational wellbeing support for adults.

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Supporting Employees with Poor Mental Health

Charities like Dorset Mind understand the complexities surrounding mental health in the workplace and are committed to helping organisations support their teams. In this blog, ViewHR' Director Gemma Murphy explores practical strategies that businesses can implement to effectively support employees suffering from poor mental health.

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Introducing our Gala Ball Sponsors

We’re are excited to announced our sponsors for our ‘Empowering Minds’ Gala Ball on October 26th! Thank you to, KGAL Consulting Engineers who will be sponsoring our auction, to Mercedes-Benz of Poole who will be sponsoring our gift bags and to Auris Ear Care for providing our backdrop.

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Celebrating Our Volunteers

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week in the UK, it's the perfect time to pause and reflect on the extraordinary impact volunteers have on our community. At Dorset Mind, we are fortunate to have a dedicated team of individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to support our mission of promoting mental health and well-being.

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