BENEFIT advice sessions for older people are held in the area, an initiative between Age UK and Dorset Welfare Benefits Partnership

In Dorchester sessions operate on the fourth Thursday in each month, between 9am and 12.30 pm at Age UK Dorchester. To make an appointment call 01305 269444 or visit Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester.

On Portland sessions operate on the second Tuesday in each month, between 10am and 12.15pm at Island Community Action, and will be by appointment only.

To make an appointment call 01305 823789 or visit The Easton Centre, Portland or email office@islandcommunityaction.org.uk

In Weymouth sessions operate on the second Thursday in each month, between 9.30am and 11.30am at Weymouth Community Safety Centre, Radipole Lane, Weymouth, and will be by appointment only. To make an appointment call 01305 269444.

In Bridport sessions operate on the first Wednesday in each month, between 9.30am and 12pm at Age UK Dorchester shop in Bridport, 16 West Street, Bridport.

To make an appointment call 01308 424859.