Turn lives around

DHI is a social inclusion charity that helps people live healthy, independent lives. We’re rooted in the communities we support, offering help with housing and homelessness, mental health, employment and skills, and drug and alcohol recovery.


Help Us

Volunteers add real value to DHI and whatever the role, you could help us to reach out to even more people in the community and their families. Without volunteers, our impact on social exclusion would not be as successful.

Become a volunteer

You can also support DHI by fundraising and donating directly.


Latest News

DHI’s Annual Event brings community together to celebrate achievements of clients

DHI’s Annual Event brings community together to celebrate achievements of clients

Nov 11, 2026

Developing Health & Independence (DHI)'s Annual Event brought together staff, supporters and clients to celebrate how the South West charity is finding creative solutions to tackle social exclusion.

Claire Hazelgrove MP visits DHI’s Hawthorn House to see innovative supported housing in action

Claire Hazelgrove MP visits DHI’s Hawthorn House to see innovative supported housing in action

Oct 29, 2026

Claire Hazelgrove MP has visited DHI’s supported house in Patchway, Hawthorn House, to see how safe accommodation, specialist support and an innovative approach to community alcohol detox are helping local people build healthier futures.

Dr Cathy Stannard in conversation with Rosie Phillips on the future of pain management

Dr Cathy Stannard in conversation with Rosie Phillips on the future of pain management

Oct 15, 2026

Chronic pain is a major public health issue, affecting more than one in four adults (26%) in England. DHI's new toolkit offers life-changing support.