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Clyst Caring Friends
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Tel: 01392 464940
Clyst Caring Friends
The Clyst Centre
Hellings Gardens
Broadclyst
Devon
EX5 3EJ
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The objects of the Friends shall be the relief of those who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm, elderly or otherwise amongst persons residing or temporarily residing in the area covered by the Pinhoe and Broadclyst Surgeries.
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Anyone who qualifies for a referral
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ESCAPE Support Group
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Tel: 01823 442160
Unit H, Creech Mill
Mill Lane
Creech St Michael
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 5PX
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Escape Support Group aims to provide support to families in Somerset raising children who have disabilities or additional needs, through providing a wide range of fun activities, days out and occasional short break holidays. Our events boost morale, increase confidence, improve social skills as w...
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All that we ask is that a child aged up to 17 from within your direct family unit has a special need.
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Age Uk Somerset
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Tel: 01823 345610
Ash House
Cook Way
Bindon Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6BJ
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Age UK Somerset has a well established range of services that have been developed during our many years of experience in meeting the needs of older people in our area. Our services are constantly under review to ensure that they are effective and efficient in their delivery, and consistent with t...
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British Red Cross Somerset
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Tel: 01823 273707
Red Cross House
Livingstone Way
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6BD
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Taunton Mencap
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Tel: 01823 288966
c/o Lynda Dunn
4 Coppin Road
Norton Fitzwarren
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6TE
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Taunton Mencap encourages those with learning disabilities in Taunton Deane to become involved in organised, affordable activities. It also offers help and advice as well as a limited bursary scheme for members. One of the group's greatest assets is its holiday caravan in Dorset.
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Motor Neurone Disease Association South and West Somerset
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Tel: 01935 426434
West Monkton Village Hall
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8NE
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The South and West Somerset Branch hold regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month, except August and December. Open Meetings and Careers Meetings are held for people with Motor Neurone disease, their careers, families, and friends.
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Socops
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Tel: 07990 962713
EX8 2BS
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Socops - social opportunities for children 8-16 years of age with high functioning autistic spectrum disorders (autism/aspergers), who are currently accessing national curriculum level education, and their families.
SOCOPS was started in 2005 by a group of parents, all with children on the Auti...
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Wessex Children'S Heart Circle
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Founded in 1988 by parents of children with heart disorders, the Wessex Children's Heart Circle is run entirely by voluntary help and donations. The Wessex Children's Heart Circle aims to support children with heart disorders and their families whilst they undergo the traumas of discovery of a he...
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Carers or extended family, teenage and adult patients
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Devon Sensory Team
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Tel: Caredirect on 0845 1551 007
SMS text – text ‘Devon’ then your message to 80011
Devon County Council
Sensory Team
Great Moor House, Bittern Road
Totnes
Exeter
EX2 7NL
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We are a specialist team providing services to: people who are visually impaired, Deaf, have acquired hearing loss or are Deafblind and support for their Carers
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Visually impaired, Deaf, have an acquired hearing loss, or are deafblind - (sometimes known as a dual sensory impairment - people who have a significant combination of hearing and sight loss) and Carers.
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DiAS (Devon Information Advice and Support)
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Tel: 01392 383080
Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Sowton
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7NL
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DIAS is a free impartial and confidential service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), aged up to 25, and their parents or carers. The service gives information, advice and support around SEND issues at every stage of a child’s education, including...
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Parents and carers who have a child with special educational needs; children and young people with SEND
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