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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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Cheddar Vale Gateway Club
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Tel: 01934 713388
Riverside Cottage
Church Street
Cheddar
Somerset
BS27 3RF
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A social club for adults with learning disabilities in Cheddar. Gateway can also provide structured training for volunteer helpers and those who wish to find out more about working with people who have learning disabilities.
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Cheddar Vale Gateway is open to anybody with a disability and carers/helpers are welcome.
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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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Parkinson'S Uk Burnham-On-Sea Group
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Tel: 01278 783696 or 0344 225 3695
The Catholic Church Hall
Highbridge Road
Burnham-on-Sea
Somerset
TA8 1LL
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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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Yeovil Parent Support Group
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Tel: 01935 421 295
BA21 4NZ
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For the parents of children with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
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All are welcome, you don’t need to have a child at Fairmead School.
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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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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.
Branches strive to provide the best possible support...
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Nras (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) Support Group Yeovil
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Tel: 01460 72134
TA16 5PX
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Yeovil Rheumatoid Group was established in 2009 to give help and information to those suffering from Rheumatiod Arthritis. We meet at Holy Trinity Church on Lysander Road in Yeovil and have a selection of guest speakers and informal chat. All welcome.
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Rosie Crane Trust
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Tel: 01460 55120
PO Box 62
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 0WW
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We support bereaved parents through their grief after the loss of a son or daughter of any age, and at any stage in the bereavement, through a national, confidential 24 Hour Listening Ear Helpline, Drop-in Centres and a befriending service.
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