March Newsletter 2026

Welcome to your Dorset Carers March newsletter! This month we’ll be focussing on the Museum of East Dorset, where they are prioritising accessibility and inclusion as they offer aim to provide a visitor experience enjoyable for everyone. We’ll also take you into the recent local and national discounts, a new Carers Stroke support course, as well this month’s featured offer.

We hope you enjoy reading!

You can also find all the free and low cost offers in Dorset and BCP on our website, or following the link below!

Featured Offer: LB Legacy Services

LB Legacy Services are a Dorset based company providing a comprehensive range of estate planning and probate administration services tailored to your individual needs. Our experienced team offers professional, accurate and compassionate support to give you peace of mind while protecting your legacy and your family’s future. 

We guide Executors through the Probate process, ensuring estates are administered efficiently and with care. We tailor and prepare clear, legally sound Wills that reflect your wishes and safeguard your loved ones.  We advise on the creation and management of Trusts to help protect your assets and ensure they are passed on according to your intentions. Trusts can provide significant benefits, including asset protection, tax advantages and privacy. 

We also assist with Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), enabling you to appoint someone you trust to manage your financial, health and personal affairs should you become unable to do so yourself. 

Whatever your circumstances, we are here to support you every step of the way with expertise and personalised attention. 

Emma 

Business Development Executive 

The Museum of East Dorset: Bringing Accessibility to the Forefront

For Carers, planning a day out can often come with a long list of questions, worries and extra considerations. Many support someone with additional needs, sensory considerations, mobility challenges or other accessibility needs which can make visiting attractions feel stressful rather than enjoyable.

The Museum of East Dorset aims to change this, putting accessibility at the forefront of their visitor experience.

They are offering Free Essential Carers Access, and have recently invested in new infrastructure to ensure they are catering for a variety of visitors, providing peace of mind for Carers who may be worried or concerned when planning days out.

Forward Carers very own Karen Warr recently went to check out some of these initiatives. See out what she has to say about it below!

Prama Life Stroke Support

If someone close to you has had a stroke, you may have found yourself becoming a Carer very quickly. Life can change overnight, and there is a lot to learn, and not much time to adjust.

PramaLife, a local charity, is working working with NHS colleagues to offer a free five week information course for people caring for someone after a stroke.

Whilst the course has already started there are more upcoming sessions which could provide support, comfort, and information for you.

• 🗓️ Thursday 19th March: Speech and Language Therapy
• 🗓️ Thursday 26th March: Continence
• 🗓️ Thursday 9th April: Local support for Carers, including Benefits and Practical Help
• 🗓️ Thursday 16th April: NHS Support for Carers

The course is held at Tesco, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY, with free parking for upon to three hours.

Contact Sue.warr@prama.uk or call 01202 804914 to discuss getting onto the course.

Upcoming Event: Support for Working Carers Discovery Session