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Somerset Colorectal Cancer Support Group
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Tel: 01823 342452
C/o 4 Heron Way
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 0BX
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Somerset Colorectal Cancer Support Group is a self help group for people with Colorectal Cancer (often known as bowel cancer), their families and carers.
We are here for anyone who lives in Somerset or who is receiving their treatment in the county.
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People with Colorectal Cancer (often known as bowel cancer), their families and carers.
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Somerset Rural Youth Project Targeted Rural Support Team
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Tel: 01278 722300
Unit 2 Suprema Estate
Edington
Somerset
TA7 9LF
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We aim to engage and support young people living in rural areas across Somerset in a range of social, economic, educational and recreational opportunities. These are designed to encourage social inclusion and life long learning, helping to create both social and economic independence.
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General public, Carers and other professionals.
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Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA)
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Tel: 01749 343344
The Coach House
Harvest Court
Park Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5BS
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The Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA) is a regional charity supporting those affected by eating disorders. This includes those directly affected by eating disorders, as well as their friends, family and close contacts.
The organisation was set up in 1992 by Mendip CVS an...
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People directly and indirectly affected by eating disorders. This includes those experiencing eating disorders as well as their family, friends and other close contacts.
SWEDA welcomes clients of all ages, genders and ethnicities.
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Versus Arthritis Wells
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Tel: 0300 7900 400
Wells Town Hall
Market Place
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2RB
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The leading UK charity with a mission to support all people with arthritis.
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Brainwave South West
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Tel: 01278 429089
Brainwave Centre
Huntworth Gate
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 6LQ
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Brainwave works with families to deliver individual home-based therapy and exercise programmes that help children with disabilities and developmental delay to achieve their potential.
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Any family with a neurologically impaired child.
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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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Parkinson'S Uk Tatworth And District Branch
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Tel: 01460 57658 or 0344 225 3695
Tatworth Memorial Hall
Kents Road
Tatworth
Somerset
TA20 2QW
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Offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
Also organise regular events and social activities - join and meet other people affected by Parkinson's in your area.
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People with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
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Somerset Young Carers Project Somerset
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Tel: 01278 437368
Bridgwater Children’s social care
Blake
Northgate
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3HF
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Somerset Young Carers Project (SYCP) provides advice, information and advocacy for young carers in Somerset. Young carers are able to meet other young people in the same situation through the project, which also runs meeting groups and leisure activities, offering a break from home life. SYCP spe...
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Tel: 07851 539288
TA6 3RR
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Finley's Footprints provide services after a bereavement, or during a crisis. Although we specialise in services to families affected by pregnancy loss, baby and child loss our Hope Coaching is beneficial to other people.
Hope Coaching can help at:
- General bereavement
- Times of crisis
- Times...
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The services are available to carers and the general public
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Beckwith Wiedemann Support Group UK
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Tel: 01258 817573
The Drum and Monkey
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 2FF
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We provide information and support to parents of children with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome. We can also put parents in touch with other local parents who have agreed to be contacted.
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Mainly parents but also health professionals
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