Community Action Network
An innovative collaboration to enable individuals and communities to improve and promote their own health and wellbeing. Read more
Local charities, big and small make a phenomenal contribution to our area. CAN are here to champion and support them. Read more
A fresh approach to helping people stay safe and well at home by connecting them with local community support. Read more
We have been commissioned by Public Health Dorset to work in partnership with Dorset Community Action (DCA) to support the development of Trusted Voices in the community to help us better engage. Read more
We understand the vaccination programme is essential to beat covid and save lives. CAN are working with our partners in the NHS and Public Health to reach out and help people make a more informed choice about getting their jab. Read more
Can you help us understand more fully the views of those with serious mental illness and learning disabilities using health services across Dorset, the challenges they face, and their overall experiences? Read more
Steps Forward Volunteering is a short learning programme focussed on volunteering. Read more
NHS organisations, councils, public services and voluntary and community partners are working together as an integrated health and care system. Read more
We are working further with VCS groups who support people diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI) to look at how health professionals can ensure individuals are accessing their annual physical health checks. Read more