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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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Western Lupus Group
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Tel: 01935 840132
Gardeners Cottage
Kingsdon
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7JZ
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The Western Lupus Group was formed to help, support and give general advice to people with Systemic and Discoid Lupus, Antiphospholipid Syndrome and associated conditions throughout Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
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Anyone affected by Systemic and Discoid Lupus, Antiphospholipid Syndrome and associated conditions.
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Mid Dorset Mencap
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Tel: 01305 848338
10 Trent Close
Tolpuddle
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7HA
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Bibic
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Tel: 01458 253 344
Old Kelways,
Somerton Road
Langport
Somerset
TA10 9SJ
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Each year hundreds of thousands of children are born with brain conditions that affect their social, communication and learning abilities.
bibic is a national charity offering practical help to families caring for children with conditions like autism, aspergers, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, ...
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Families with disabled children.
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Deaf Plus South West Somerset
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Tel: 01935 415880
Adult Social Care Team
Old Kelways
Langport
Somerset
TA10 9YE
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A charity who work with people with hearing impairments. The services include information, advocacy and guidance, support, training, lipreading and rehabilitation. We also offer assessment and equipment fitting, sport, leisure and social facilities, IT training, employment support, sign language...
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Devon Link-Up
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Tel: 01404 41235
The Beehive
Dowell Street
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1LZ
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Provides an opportunity for those with learning disabilities to obtain advice, guidance and support. Also offers the opportunity to participate in various recreational activities -according to age - in a safe environment. Advocates the rights, needs and wants of people with a learning disability,...
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People with a learning disability
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Aid For Children With Tracheostomies (Act)
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Tel: 01823 698398
Lammas Cottage
Stateh
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 0JL
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Offer support and advice for families who care for a child with a tracheostomy and for any professionals who are involved in their care.
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Parent, carer, friend, relative or professional.
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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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Sid Vale And East Devon Talking Newspaper
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Tel: 01395 516060
PO Box 12
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 9DD
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The Talking Newspaper provides a weekly digest of local news and a quarterly magazine is available, free of charge, to those living in East Devon with visual impairment.
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Visually impaired members of the general public
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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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