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The Respite Association National Charity
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Tel: 01566 783383
Highfield Barn
Lewdown
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 4DS
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The Respite Association was born on May 16th 2001.
A group of people, all with first hand experience of the stress put on carers, had come to realise that there was very little support available for those caring for loved ones.
We provide short term assistance in the funding of appropriately q...
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Many of the people who are at home caring for loved ones are forced to live on very limited incomes. It is these people that we are working to help.
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Saltstone Caring
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Tel: 01548 854588
Quay House
Ilbert Road
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1DZ
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We provide various types of support including companionship for the cared for person, carer relief, help with shopping, socialising, transport to non-medical appointments within the Saltstone area and dog walking. We can also provide information on other useful services in the area. Saltstone Car...
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Parkinson'S Uk Kingsbridge Support Group
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Tel: 0344 225 3695
Age Concern Centre
Quay House
Ilbert Road
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1DZ
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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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Breathe Easy - Launceston
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Tel: 0300 3030 253
PL15 7EY
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Breathe Easy is the support network of the British Lung Foundation. We provide mutual support to all people with lung disease and their family and Carers from all sections of the community. Our aim is to provide information and the opportunity for people to mix and make new friends. There are no...
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People living with a lung condition, and for those who look after them.
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Vocal Advocacy
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Tel: 01803 868300
Room DS034
Dartington Space
Dartington Hall
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6EN
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Vocal advocacy have staff and volunteers who are trained to help you: understand what others are saying, help you speak up for yourself, be clear about what you want and will speak for you if you find it hard.
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Adults with learning disabilities
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Lifeworks
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Tel: 01803 840744
Blacklers
Park Road
Dartington Hall Estates
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6EQ
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Lifeworks run projects dedicated to providing learning-disabled children and young adults with confidence and life-skills that ensure a self-sustainable future, that promote a fluid transition into adulthood, and that encourage their inclusion in the community as valued and active members.
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Children and young people with learning disabilities
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Totnes Caring
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Tel: 01803 865 684
The Loft
Totnes Community Hospital
Coronation Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5GH
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Totnes Caring’s largest pool of workers are our volunteers – people who willingly give their time to support clients in the community by either driving them to appointments, befriending, shopping, and much more.
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Elderly, disabled and vulnerable in the community
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The Daisy Garland
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Tel: 01803 847999
TQ9 5AL
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Set up in 2004 The Daisy Garland is a family-run, national, UK registered charity. Our aim is to offer help and support, in whatever way we can, to those whose lives are touched by drug resistant epilepsy.
We fund an increasing number of Ketogenic Dietitians in NHS hospitals across the UK and pr...
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Hft Devon
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Tel: 0162 6839 930
28-31 Teignbridge Business Centre
Cavalier Road
Heathfield
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6TZ
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Hft supports people with learning disabilities to live the best life possible.
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Adults with a learning disability (18 years old and onwards).
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Uk Wheelchair Dance Sport Association
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Tel: 01803 554799
99 Kings Ash Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ3 3TX
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The Wheelchair Dance Sport Association offers opportunities, for those who would otherwise be excluded, to learn dance and be involved in the sport.
Our aim is to promote and develop wheelchair dancing as a sport and leisure activity across the country and to raise the standard of coaching and c...
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