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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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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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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 SENDIAS
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Tel: 01823 355578
Somerset SENDIAS
The Hollies Children’s Centre
South Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3AG
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We give children, young people and their parent carers information, advice and support about SEND. This can include information on Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments and Plans.
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All parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs in Somerset
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Somerset Carers
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Tel: 01823 331 222 / 0800 31 68 600
Viney Court
Viney Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3FB
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Somerset Carers is a support service for unpaid carers across Somerset.
Who cares for the carers? We do.
Caring for another person is very rewarding, but can be overwhelming and lonely at times. If you regularly look after someone in a caring capacity, the Somerset Carers service can support y...
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Diabetes Uk South West (Main Office)
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Tel: 01823 448 260
Diabetes UK South West Regional Office
Victoria House
Victoria Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3FA
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We offer information , advice and support for people with diabetes and their carers. We do this by raising awareness, fundraising, offering support and resources.
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Anyone who has a query regarding diabetes
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Headway Somerset
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Tel: 01823 618519
Victoria House
Victoria Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3FA
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Headway Somerset provides a range of services and support for survivors of acquired brain injury and their relatives.
Hospital Liaison Service - supports people with ABI in Yeovil District Hospital, Musgrove Park Hospital and the Somerset Neuro Rehabilitation Centre (SNRC). Contact: 0751475338...
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Brain injury survivors, carers, family and friends.
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Youth Cancer Trust
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Tel: 01305 584064
The Factory Advanced Healthcare Centre
Peverell Avenue
East Poundbury
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 3WE
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Youth Cancer Trust provides online support and free therapeutic wellbeing holidays for young people (aged 14 to 30) living with and beyond cancer, from anywhere in the UK and the Irish Republic, or who are patients of any UK hospital.
The online group offers support, fun activities such as cooke...
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Young people with cancer or in remission (aged 14 to 30)
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Dorset Advocacy
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Tel: 0300 343 7000
13-15 Jubilee Court
Paceycombe Way
Poundbury
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 3AE
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Dorset Advocacy works in the Dorset and BCP Council area with disabled people, carers, people with learning disabilities or difficulties, and those who lack mental capacity. We help you to speak up so that you get the social and health care services that you need. We can also provide support if...
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People with learning difficulties, disabled and older people.
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