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Memory Recording Makes a Difference
Dorset Advocacy’s memory recording project enables people with dementia to keep their precious memories forever. Advocate Sonya Threse has been working with dementia sufferer Joyce, …Read More
The Right Stuff: How Do We Make Moral Choices?
Working as a cancer advocates, we witness the communication between patients and their doctors all the time. When that goes well, the outcome is good …Read More
One Man’s Experience Touching the Nation
– Blog by Jen Rimmer, Advocate, Dorset Advocacy.
Steve Hewlett’s recent interviews on Radio 4’s PM programme about his experience of cancer have been widely acclaimed. …Read More
David’s Story
Meet David, his family and advocates as he talks about the impact of his cancer diagnosis, his wish to remain at home for as long …Read More
Poole Forum: A Blog by Lisa Selby.
I am Lisa Selby. I have a learning disability.
Years ago before Poole Forum existed, life for people with learning disabilities could be boring and rubbish. …Read More
Clinicians and Patients: Balancing the Conversation
BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health (listen again here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07vs2p0) reported on NHS Wales’ new initiative ‘Choosing Wisely’ which is attempting to challenge the general atmosphere …Read More
Join our Board of Trustees
The trustees of Dorset Advocacy have a vital role in leading the organisation to deliver our strategic priorities.
Here are their 6 main duties:
1. Ensure that Dorset Advocacy is carrying out …Read More
Meet Pat & her Advocate Karen
Pat has been receiving support from Dorset Advocacy for over a year. When her partner Charlie became very ill and was diagnosed with throat cancer, the Citizens Advice Bureau recommended her to our Dorset Macmillan Advocacy…Read More
