We are a registered Charity providing personalised care and support to people with a learning, physical or mental disability.

We support people living in their own home for anything from 30 munites to 24hrs a day, and we also support people living in our residential care homes.

Within these services we provide an extensive range of day support services. These include Life Skills, Employment support, Drop-in Groups, Sports and Leisure activities and much more.

We can even support you to go on holiday in the UK or abroad.

The Wessex Autistic Societyis an organisation that supports YOU in the choices you want to make, and to live the life you want by undertaking the following;

Choosing your support team - We will help to identify the right staff for you by considering your likes, dislikes, personality and needs. We will also need to make sure that staff have the right skills and training to support you.

Developing your support plans - You, your family and your friends will know you better than anyone else, so we will listen to everyone to find out how best to support you. You know what works best for you so please tell us how you would like to be supported.

Teling us how you want to live your life - Tell us what you would like to do in your day and how you would like to do it. You may want help to find a job, learn a new hobby or skill, join a group in your community; or simply have help in developing new friendships.

Finding our what's going on locally - Your support team will research your local area to find out what activities, groups, entertainment, shops and health services are available to you. We will consider the access, parking and cost of places you would like to go.

Keeping your circle of support informed - At your request we will ensure that your family, friends, and key professionals are part of your daily life, and are kept up to date with your progress and support.

Once we have all decided on a support package, we will keep in regular contact with you, your family and your support team to find out if things are working. You can decide to change anything if they are not working.

The Wessex Autistic Society will treat you as you would like to be treated, with dignity and respect and by promoting equal opportunities.

The Community Team - Christchurch                          

Bargates Court, 22 Bargates                                          

Christchurch, Dorset                                                      

BH23 1QL                                                                       

Tel: - 01202 703598          

The Community Team - Dorchester          

South Grive Cottage, Trinity Street

Dorchester

DT1 1TU

Tel: - 01305 213132                                

Office hours are 0900-17-00 with an out of hours service managed 24 hrs through an on-call system. Both offices have ground floor disabled access and toilet facilities for wheelchair users.