Royal Mencap Society
Mencap - Dorset Support Service
Home care agency in Poole, Dorset
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Mencap - Dorset Support Service is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, South West England. It provides care and support in people's own homes and is operated by the Royal Mencap Society. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with learning disabilities.
The Royal Mencap Society is marking 80 years of work with people who have a learning disability. It traces its beginnings to a written letter that started a wider movement, and it continues to campaign so that people with a learning disability are heard by politicians.
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What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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Local health safety net
Mencap - Dorset Support Service is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 4.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SANDFORD SURGERY, 1.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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