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South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
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Tel: 03333 447928
BA1 5DZ
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South West Advocacy Network are independent advocates who speak up for some of our most vulnerable citizens and they also help them to speak up for themselves. They provide support in writing letters, preparing appeals and support at meetings.
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Adults who use health or social services, who may be experiencing difficulties because of: Physical or sensory impairment, Mental Health illness, a learning difficulty or disability, ageing, carers, concerned relatives or friends. Or adults who have been a victim of a crime.
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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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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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Huntington'S Disease Association Bristol
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Tel: 0151 331 5444
BS31 1EP
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The HDA (Huntington’s Disease Association) is a national charity which provides support for families affected by Huntington’s Disease (HD).
The Bristol branch is a support group for sufferers, carers, family members at risk, and all those affected by HD in and around Bristol.
We are part of the...
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Carers, people who have Huntington's Disease, people at risk of developing Huntington's Disease.
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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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Action For ME ME information and support
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Tel: 0117 927 9551
42 Temple Street
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1EH
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Action for M.E. is the UK's leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with M.E. We've been at the forefront of the campaign for more research, better treatments and services since 1987, and we provide information and support to people affected by M.E. Our mission is empowering pe...
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People affected by M.E. of all ages, including parents, carers and family members
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Keynsham And District Mencap Society
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Tel: 0117 986 5659
44 Bath Hill
Keynsham
Bristol
Avon
BS31 1HG
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At Keynsham and District Mencap Society we believe all children and adults with a Learning Disability should be able to access the same play, social and leisure activities as their non-disabled peers. Our clubs offer our members the right level of support to do just that. We organise activities, ...
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People with Learning Disabilities
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Mothers for Mothers (Charity Number 1185281)
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Tel: Helpline Tel: 0117 9359366
Mobile: 07796402667
New Fulford Family Centre
Gatehouse Avenue
Bristol
Avon
BS13 9AQ
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Since 1981 Mothers for Mothers has supported families affected by Maternal mental illness across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We offer support to women during pregnancy and until their youngest child attends school.
Our Usual Services:
Our Helpline offers phone, text and o...
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Women with Maternal Mental Illness.
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Bristol After Stroke
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Tel: 0117 964 7657
The Gatehouse Centre
Hareclive Road
Hartcliffe
Bristol
Avon
BS13 9JN
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We are a local organisation providing social, emotional and practical support to stroke affected individuals and their family. Our services cover Bristol and South Gloucestershire and we provide a number of group activities in these areas.
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Stroke affected individuals and their family
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Butterflies Haven
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Tel: 01173 290123
BS31 2BL
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Butterflies effectively provides on-going support for whole families affected
by the Autistic Spectrum or any developmental delay, whether diagnosed or not. It is the norm, that once a diagnosis has been offered, parents then feel bereft of adequate advice, guidance and continuity of support. Equ...
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Parents, Carers, Extended Family, General Public.
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