Associate Members
Please use the contact details or links below to get in touch with any of our Associate members
Name - A4E
Address - Victoria House, Victoria Street, Taunton, TA1 3FA
Tel - 01823 339494
Email - tauntonenquiries@a4e.co.uk
Website - dpsc.a4e.co.uk
Activities - A4E – Advocacy, Direct Payment + Payroll Service , ILF, Short Breaks
Name - Acacia Training & Development Ltd
Address -The Horizon Centre, Swingbridge House, Bathpool, Taunton, TA2 8BY
Tel - 01823 330093
Email - katherine.pratt@acaciatrng.co.uk
Activities - Acacia Training is part of Somerset Care Ltd. We provide NVQ training, and also Care Statutory and Management training. We have figures for workbased learners who have a difficulty or disability, but not for all staff that we train, as we also train with external organisations.
Name - Accessible Transport West Somerset
Address - Mark Road, Minehead, TA24 5BJ
Tel - 01643 709701
Email - brianwatwest@aol.com
Activities - Accessible Transport West Somerset is a registered charity set up to provide accessible transport for elderly, disabled, socially and rurally excluded groups in Somerset as well as individuals within West Somerset. Our transport enables then to access shops, health services, leisure activities, work, educational training, sporting activities and generally participate fully in their communities. We are particularly pleased to offer all groups and individuals registered with us FREE TRANSPORT providing they hold a current Somerset travel pass.
Name - Active Assistance
Address - 3rd Floor, 1 Suffolk Way, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1YL
Tel - 01732 779353
Email - enquiries@activeassistance.com
Website - www.activeassistance.com
Activities - Active Assistance have been supporting adults and children with a spinal injury since 1992. We specialise in high level spinal cord injury, progressive and neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, motor Neurone Disease, Muscular Dystropy and Cerebal Palsy.
Name - Age Concern
Address - Mansfield House, 26-28 Silver Street, Taunton, TA1 3DJ
Tel - 01823 423496
Email - info@ageconcernsomerset.org.uk
Website - www.ageconcernsomerset.org.uk
Activities - Working with and for older people in Somerset and North Somerset. Services include Information & Advice Officers and Outreach, Advocacy, including mental health advocacy, crime and accident prevention, toe nail cutting, befriending and ageing well exercise classes. We also hold consultation events and give talks and presentations.
Name - Arthritis Care
Address - 18 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD
Tel - 01934 525037
Email - SouthEngland@arthritiscare.org.uk
Website - www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Activities - Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. We are the UK’s largest organisation working with and for all people with arthritis. We are a user led organisation providing high quality information, a help line service, self management training and branches for mutual support. We also campaign at both Local and national level on behalf of people with arthritis.
Name - Barnardos
Address - Brock House Childrens Cenre, Vilberie Close, Norton Fitzwarren,TA2 6RS
Tel - 01823 278000
Email - sue.dennis@barnardos.org.uk
Website - www.barnardos.org.uk
Activities - Services to support disabled children and young people to access social, educational and leisure opportunities and to support access and inclusion
Name - BIBIC - British Institute for Brain Injured Children
Address -Knowle Hall, Bridgwater, TA7 8PJ
Tel - 01278 684060
Email - info@bibic.org.uk
Website - www.bibic.org.uk
Activities - Many of us take learning for granted. From birth we discover new skills and develop a fuller understanding of the world around us. For children with a learning difficulty this process isn’t so easy. It can be difficult for them to make sense of the things others take for granted. BIBIC exists to help these children reach their full potential and live a fulfilling and personally more rewarding life. BIBIC’s involvement also benefits carers.
Name - British Red Cross - Volunteering Support
Address - Red Cross House, Livingston Way, Taunton, TA2 6BD
Tel - 01823 273730
Website: www.redcross.org.uk
Activities - The British Red Cross provides a variety of services to the public and also has a wide range of volunteering opportunities within Somerset.
Name - British Red Cross - Community First Aid Services
Address - Livingston Way, Taunton, TA2 2BA
Tel - 01823 273712
Website: www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/First-aid/First-aid-tips-and-videos?font=Large
Activities - No one should be excluded from first aid learning First aid is becoming an essential life skill, a little knowledge could save a life. A person in a wheelchair is able to open an airway, put someone in the recovery position and call an ambulance. We specialise in providing firs aid learning for people with disabilites and/or learning difficulties. We have a very flexible approach and tailor courses to the group, we give people the confidence and knowledge to apply their first aid learning.
Name - Burnham On Sea and District Hard of Hearing Association
Address - 66 New Bristol Road, Worle, Weston Super Mare, BS22 6AL
Tel - 01934 521425
Activities - Social Clubs for hearing impaired people in Burnham On Sea and Bridgwater. Visiting service to help people with hearing aids and other hearing problems. Talks to groups on resources and promotion of deaf awareness in the community. Transport can be provided to social clubs in conjunction with social services.
Name - Candle Light
Address - Candle Light House, King Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9JY
Tel - 01225 773663
Email - liz@candlelightcare.co.uk
Website - www.candlelightcare.co.uk
Activities - Provision of Domiciliary Care Services in Mendip, South Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bath & NE Somerset and East Sussex. Provision to all age groups (including children) and including those with learning & physical disabilities, Alzheimer’s, strokes or on the autistic spectrum. Visits from 30 minutes to 24 hour live in.
Name - Chard & Ilminster Heart Care Group
Address - 26 Langdons Way, Tatworth, South Chard, TA20 2TG
Tel - 01460 63428
Activities - Provides help and support to local people suffering from coronary heart disease and related conditions.
Name - Chard and Ilminster Art Group for the Disabled
Address - 2 Don's Close, Chaffcombe, Chard, TA20 4AW
Tel - 01460 61850
Activities - The group is student led with students deciding which subjects and techniques they want to study, within the arts focus of the sessions. Subjects covered include drawing and painting – all mediums, ceramics + textiles, mosaic and weaving . Hedgerow baskets and bowls. Papier mache, paper making and cards. Our students give each other a great deal of support both mentally and physically, so the social aspect of these sessions is as important as the artistic process and product.
Name - Diabetes Taunton Support Group
Address - Shambles, 20 Great Mead, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5HE
Tel - 01823 351084
Email - brianshipton@shambles.freeserve.co.uk
Activities - We are a support group that is there for all groups of type 1 and type 2 diabetes sufferers, children through to elderly. we hold regular meetings with health professional speakers. Social events.
Name - Dream-A-Way
Address - 20 Lime Grove, Exminster, EX6 8TB
Tel - 01392 823998
Email - chairman@dream-a-way.co.uk
Website - www.dream-a-way.co.uk
Activities - Dream-A-Way is a registered charity which provides holiday and outbreaks for people of all ages with any disability living within the South West of England. Dream-A-Way is run entirely by unpaid volunteers and pays no expenses or honoraria.
Name - Engage
Address - 7 Quirke Street, Minehead, TA24 5DP
Tel - 01643 707123
Email - information@engagews.org.uk
Website - www.engagews.org.uk (currently under construction)
Activities - Engage is primarily a CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) and Volunteer Centre. We support other charities and community groups in a number of ways, through providing information and advice. We also host the West Somerset Voluntary Sector Forum
Name - ESCAPE Support Group
Address - 34 Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AW
Tel - 01823 331531
Email - cathy@escape.com
Website - www.escapesupportgroup.com
Activities - ESCAPE Support Group is a Somerset based charity for special needs children and their families. Our prime aim is to extend opportunities and support to families to enable them to participate in activities and events they may otherwise feel unable to undertake.
Name - Flourish Homes (formerly Mendip Housing Ltd)
Address - Kilver Court, Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5NF
Tel - 01749 334455
Website - www.flourishhomes.co.uk
Activities - Involved in providing sheltered and extra care housing and a wide range of support services across the Mendip region. Outreach support services include: Domiciliary care; providing personal and domestic care to residents in extra care housing, support at home; providing low-level support to any elderly or disabled person at risk of losing their independence without support;, helpline emergency call system and road to recovery, helping people on their return home from hospital.
Name - Guide Dogs (Bristol, S Glos, BANES & Somerset Team)
Address - c/o RNIB Bristol, Stillhouse Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EB
Tel - 0845 3727404
Email - clara.marwick@guidedogs.org.uk
Website - www.guidedogs.org.uk
Activities - We provide guide dogs to people of all ages with a sight loss that makes independant mobility difficult. you do not need to be registered blind or partially sighted to be eligible.
Name - Integrated Youth Services
Address - Hestercombe House, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, TA2 8LG
Tel - 01823 410138
Email - vnoyce@somerset.gov.uk
Website - www.somersetyouth.co.uk
Activities - Integrated Youth Services is part of the county councils Young People’s Services Directorate. Our aim is to work with young people aged 13-19 years to help them to maximise their potential in a number of ways. We strive to ensure that SCYS centres and protects are accessible to young people with any additional deed. Cal or visit our website for more information.
Name - Mendip Care and Repair Ltd
Address - Barley House, The Old Brewery, Charlton Estate, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QE
Tel - 01749 341827
Email - sharon@mendipcareandrepair.co.uk
Website -www.mendipcareandrepair.co.uk
Activities - We aim to help vulnerable groups stay in their own homes by offering a handyperson gardening, decorating and stair lift service. We are a not for profit charitable organisation based in Shepton Mallet covering the Mendip area. We offer our services to elderly, disabled and vulnerable people. It is a chargeable service (nominal)
Name - Mendip Mallards Swimming Club
Address - 'The Gables', High Street, West Lydford, TA11 7DG
Tel - 01963 240439
Website - www.mendip.org.uk/mda
Activities - The Mendip Mallards Swimming Club provide a 'sheltered swim' every Sunday from 12.30 - 1.30. Anyone who considers they have a health and mobility issue is welcome to attend. More helpers are always needed. We also run various social activities throughout the year.
Name - Mind in Taunton and West Somerset
Address - The Market Building, Canal Road, Taunton, TA1 1PN
Tel - 01823 334906
Email - stuarth@mindtws.org.uk
Website - www.mindtws.org.uk
Activities - MIND campaigns for the right of people who experience mental ill health and emotional distress to be treated with respect, to be given equal access to services and opportunities in the community and to have control over their care and treatment. MIND aims to promote good mental health, encourage greater understanding, provide high quality services and support and encourages genuine user/survivor involvement and consultation in the development of the service.
Name - National Autistic Society (Somerset branch)
Address - Grove Farm,Main Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9 3QZ
Tel - 01278 788776
Email - campbell.main@farming.co.uk
Activities - The branch aims:
- to promote awareness of all Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including Aspergers Syndrome (AS).
- To support all those with an ASD, their parents and carers, and the professionals with whom they work.
- To work together with the public and private sectors, of education, social, health and care provision, for a fulfilling future for all with and ASD
- To promote the policies and programs of The National Autistic Society in the County of Somerset.
For further information, contact the Branch Officer
Name - New Directions
Address - 17 Barclay Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5AT
Tel - 01278 446935
Email - Di-monagham-newdirection@hotmail.co.uk
Activities - People aged 18-65 from the Sedgemoor area who are experiencing or have experienced emotional or mental health problems will find a friendly and supportive welcome here. Activities vary according to the priorities of the users but include a variety of social, leisure, educational and counselling opportunities. Housed in a modern accessible building open 6 days a week.
Name - New Horizons Befriending Scheme
Address - 9/9a Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ
Tel - 01749 347585
Email - newhorizonsinmendip@hotmail.com
Activities - Offers support to people who are experiencing or recovering from mental health problems. A period of mental ill health can often leave people feeling isolated. Many people find they lack the confidence or motivation to get out and about or they may experience difficulty in making friends and socialising. The scheme aims to combat these feelings by linking people with a befriender who meets them on a regular basis to offer companionship and support.
Name - NHS Somerset
Address - Chataway House, Chard Business Park, Leach Road, Chard, TA20 1FP
Tel - 07500064646
Website - www.freshsteps.somerset.nhs.uk (Currently under construction)
Email - Melanie.brown@somerset.nhs.uk
Activities - Health trainers are trained to support and encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles. We can help with a wide range of issues which affect your health and wellbeing. We listen to your concerns about your particular issues and then help you set goals and make plans so you can live a healthier life.
Name - Purple Balm Ltd
Address - 8 Powderham House, Park 5, Sowton, Exeter, EX2 7HU
Tel - 01392 350010
Email - michelleb@purplebalm.co.uk
Website - www.purplebalm.co.uk
Activities - We are a nursing care and support agency, providing care for people in nursing establishments as well as their own homes. We care for people with physical, emotional, mental health problems as well as for people with learning difficulties. We are able to provide our services for both children and adults. We can also offer holistic therapies such as aromatherapy, reflexology, Reiki and massage.
Name - RNID for deaf and hard of hearing people
Address - Berkeley House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BH
Tel - 01225 485765
Email - libbie.Sheppard@rnid.org.uk
Website - www.rnid.org.uk
Activities - Provides information on all issues related to deafness. Speakers are available to talk to groups. Information includes equipment, deaf awareness, work related issues, benefits, hearing aids , campaigns, tinnitus and access to communication support.
Name - Sedgemoor Citizens Advice Bureau
Address - "The Lions", West Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 3HW
Tel - 01278 455336
Email - advice@sedgemoorcab.org.uk
Website - www.sedgemoorcab.org.uk
Activities - We can advise on welfare, debt and any other issues a client may have through our drop in initially. Mon - Fri 10am -1pm & Sat 10am -12pm
Name - Sedgemoor District Council
Address - Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater, TA6 3AR
Tel - 01278 436439
Email - dominique.spencer@sedgemoor.gov.uk
Website - www.sedgemoor.gov.uk
Activities - As a local authority we provide many services to the public, and work with all people in the community.
Name - SEE ABILITY
Address - Victoria House, Victoria Street, Taunton, TA1 3FA
Tel - 01823 448232
Email - mdavis@seeability.org
Website - www.seeability.org
Activities - SEEABILITY’S purpose is to see beyond disability and support the individual to achieve their full potential.
We aim to:
- enable individuals to maintain and develop skills which increase their choice, independence and quality of life
- improve information and accessibility to better eye health care and other services
- increase access to good quality housing and support
- raise awareness of needs and challenge barriers to social inclusion
- we believe that each person has the same human value and rights as anyone else and the right to services and community inclusion.
Name - Shaw Trust
Address - 40 Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerst, TA6 5AR
Tel - 01278 437190
Email - amy.evens@shaw-trust.org.uk
Website - http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/home
Activities - We are the UK's largest third sector provider and one of the government's lead partners in the delivery of employment programmes for disabled and disadvantaged people.
Name - Somerset Arts and Disability Project
Address - 5 Fowler Street, Taunton, TA2 6JB
Tel - 01823 324506
Email - cbeedell@tiscali.co.uk
Activities - We exist to increase participation in and access to the arts in Somerset for disabled people. We also support disabled artists and performers in their career development.
Name - Somerset Association for Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus
Tel - 01935 479233
Email - mike@cotonagnew.freeserve.co.uk
Activities -Support and advice for people who have Spina Bifida or hydrocephalus.
Name - Somerset College of Arts and Technology
Address - Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AX
Tel - 01823 366366
Website - www.somerset.ac.uk
Activities - A range of courses from pre entry to degree level. Support available for learners with additional needs.
Some specialist supported courses available
Name - Somerset Community Foundation
Address - Unit 1, Bay Brook Farm, Lower Godney, Wells, BA5 1RZ
Tel - 01458 833133
Email - info@somersetcf.org.uk
Website - www.somersetcf.org.uk
Activities - Somerset Community Foundation was set up in 2002 to provide a new, independent funding body to tackle poverty and disadvantage through Somerset. We are a unique charity, and are able to support a very wide range of charitable causes, which means we can respond to the specific and changing needs of each community.
At the heart of our approach is a strong belief in the importance of helping communities respond to their local circumstances in their own way
Name - Somerset Community Health Continence Service
Address - Charter House, Bartec 4, Lynx West Trading Estate, Watercombe Lane, Yeovil, BA20 2SU
Tel - 01935 848247
Email - catherine.weller@somcomhealth.nhs.uk
Website - www.somerset.nhs.uk/community/our-services2/continence
Activities - The Continence service is run by Nurse Specialists in Continece Care.
We promote preventative measures so that individuals do not develop continence problems, offer support to those experiencing both bladder and bowel problems, undertake a detailed assessment and offer treatment/management options based, offer individual care plans and promote self care, offer advice on continence aids, provide information/education/training, provide telephone advice and support to both the public and health care staff
Name - Somerset County Council – Equalities Team
Address - County Hall, B1 East, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Tel - 01823 355656/6959
Email - jxharris@somerset.gov.uk
Website - www.somerset.gov.uk/equalopportunities
Activities - Promotion of equalities and diversity within Somerset County Council and beyond including monitoring our compliance to our statutory duties (Race Relations Amendment Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc) and ensuring that we take positive action to eliminate discrimination. Working with our voluntary partners such as SAIN, SREC and Somerset Gay Health we aim to improve our service through effective consultation and to offer support to these groups when needed.
Name - Somerset County Sports Associaltion for Disabled
Address - Peak Ashes, Chapel Lane, Wincanton, BA9 8LY
Tel - 01747 840412
Activities - Somerset County Sports Association for Disabled promotes sport for all disabilities. They also hold two sports days in the year.
Name - Somerset Impact
Address - The Old School, School Road, Westonzoyland, Nr Bridgwater, TA7 0LN
Tel - 01278 691440
Email - mail@somersetimpact.org.uk
Website - www.somersetimpact.org.uk
Activities - Promotes the interests of families of children with a disability or any special needs. Provides help, information and guidance to parents and carers and anyone who works with them. Acts as a link between health, education and social care services, voluntary organisations and parents, to encourage everyone to work together to improve services for families in Somerset. With a membership consisting of large national voluntary organisations, local parent support groups and individual parents, Somerset IMPACT promotes the rights of the child and supports parental involvement in planning services. By working together we can, and will, make a difference.
Name - Somerset Links (Help & Care)
Tel - 0300 111 0102
Email - somersetLINK@makesachenge.org.uk
Website - www.makesachange.org.uk
Activities - Ever wanted to speak up about a health or social care service in Somerset but not known how? It might have been to offer an opinion on how things could be improved, or talk about an experience – good or bad. Well, now you have the opportunity.
Name - Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association
Address - Strode House, 10 Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HA
Tel - 01458 448611
Email - admin@swedauk.org
Website - www.swedauk.org
Activities - Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association (Sweda) is a self help based charity helping people affected by eating disorders, be they sufferers, carers or professionals. We offer a comprehensive range of services which include: helpline, support groups, counselling etc. See your website for more details
Name - Somerset Sight
Address - Northfield House, 51 Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DG
Tel - 01823 366150
Email - administration@somersetsight.org.uk
Website - www.somersetsight.org.uk
Activities - We know that life does not stop just because your sight has been affected. Our aim os to provide leisure activities, services and training that will help maintain independance and improve the quality of life of anyone who is affected by sight loss
Name - Somerset Skills & Learning
Address - Bridge Street, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4EA
Tel - 0845 688 0488
Email - pgibbons@somerset.gov.uk
Website - www.learnsomerset.co.uk
Activities - Somerset Skills & Learning provide learning opportunities within the community. Courses are arranged in a variety of accessible venues across the country. Subjects vary from first step learning such as “Make Your Experience Count” through a range of computer and craft courses to GCSEs and work based learning opportunities for all ages. Disability project workers can offer support for all learners with a disability who indicate their needs when enrolling.
Name - Somerset Total Communication (STC)
Address - C/O Resources for Learning, Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RL
Tel - 01278 444949
Email - stc@somerset.gov.uk
Website - www.somerset.gov.uk/somersettotalcommunication
Activities - Somerset Total Communication core team provides parents, carers and staff in any part of Somerset with, workshops & training, resources to support speech, language and communications needs (SLCN), signpost and networking for queries and support for families and parents supporting anyone with SLCN.
Name - Somerset Wildlife Trust
Address - Tonedale Mill, Tonedale, Wellington, TA21 0AW
Tel - 01823 652406
Website - www.somersetwildlife.org.uk
Activities - Somerset Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest conservation and environmental charity with more than 19 500 members. Our core work is safeguarding the county’s wildlife and wild places for this and future generations. We deliver this work through conversation, wildlife information, lobbying, reserve management and education.
Name - Somerset Youth Volunteering Network
Address - 9 Silver Street, Glastunbury, Somerset, BA6 8BS
Tel - 01458 836130
Website - www.somersetyouth.org.uk
Name - South Somerset Disability Forum
Address - Yeovil Day Centre, 20 South Street, Yeovil, BA20 1QE
Tel - 01935 706766
Email - ssdf1@hotmail.com
Website - www.southsomersetdisabilityforum.co.uk
Activities - An independent campaigning charity aiming to improve access for all people to buildings, services and the countryside by the removal of physical and mental barriers to those with a disability, and by promoting equal opportunities. In practice we train and advise on disability matters, commonly in partnership with local authorities, hold bimonthly meetings and maintain a Yeovil office.
Name - St Loye's Foundation
Address - Brittany House, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EP
Tel - 01392 255428
Email - info@stloyes.ac.uk
Website - www.stloyes.org.uk
Activities - St Loye’s Person Centred Approach builds an individually tailored programme around the strengths and work ambitions of the trainee including the most suitable type of training and personal development. This approach provides support and guidance to enable trainees to gain full-paid employment.
During our Open Days you can meet current trainees, staff and a Disability Employment Advisor to discuss the wide range of programmes, support services, personal development and employment opportunities. Details are on our website.
Name - Taunton Deane BC
Address - Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1 1HE
Tel - 01823 356476
Email - e.norton@tauntondeane.gov.uk
Activities - Mr E J Norton works for a Local Authority and is involved in access issues over the whole of the authority. His role is mainly for the use of TDBC, but he does get involved in advice to charitable organisations on Access.
Name - Taunton District MS Society
Tel - 01823 333188
Activities - The MS Society are looking to support all those affected by Multiple Sclerosis in the area through advice, exercise classes, talks, social events and financial support where this is needed, or which is unavailable through other means.
Name - Taunton Hard of Hearing Club
Email - Seeta@fsmail.net
Activities - Taunton Hard of Hearing Club started in the summer of 2006. We meet on the first Thursday of each month from 2pm-4pm (except August) at the Scout and Guide Centre, Tangiers, for talks (loop system) quizzes, social time and occasional outings.
Contact Mary Curtis 01278 444591 or Sarah Tazewell 01823 703706
Name - The Apollo Swimming Club for the Physically Disabled
Address - 11 Redwood Road, Yeovil, BA21 5XB
Tel - 01935 422440
Email - vickeryc@whl.co.uk
Activities - The Apollo Swimming Club for The Physically Disabled ( of Yeovil and Sherbourne ) provides swimming and sailing for the pleasure and rehabilitation of its members. The club also organises a host of social events throughout the year such as galas, Christmas parties, meals, skittle evening and outings.
Name - The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
Address - Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PU
Tel - 01823 274608
Email - emily.bull@thebrewhouse.net
Website - www.thebrewhouse.net
Activities - The Brewhouse offers an inclusive programme ensuring that the arts are accessible to all and everyone can participate. The Brewhouse has disabled parking, accessible facilities and a cafe and bar. The Brewhouse programmes at least three shows every season that are audio described and signed and are constantly looking to develop and improve the inclusion of the arts.
For more information to book tickets call 01828 283244
Name - The Orchards Social Club
Address - The Orchards Bungalows, Timberscombe, Minehead, TA24 7TF
Tel - 01643 861778
Email - goodajo@aol.com
Activities - Sheltered Housing Group provides shopping trips, cooked lunches, cream teas, coffee mornings, bingo and tries to provide a social life.
Name - The Stroke Association
Address - Bradley Hosue, Harrier Way, Exeter, EX2 7HU
Tel - 01392 447364
Email - colin.crowther@stroke.org.uk
Activities - Provides non medical advice and support to stroke sufferers and their families.
Name - The Wessex Autistic Society
Address - Adult Services, 9 Church Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HR
Tel - 01400 77033
Email - as@twas.org.uk
Activities - The Wessex Autistic Society provides Residential and Day Services to adults with autism.
Name - The Wessex Autistic Society
Address - South Grove Cottage, Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Tel - 01305 213130
Email - gabrielle.mclean@twas.org.uk
Activities - Adults with Aspergers Syndrome (ASDIG) Drop-In Groups are held in Dorchester on alternate Wednesdays starting from Wed 3rd Feb
Name - Ups and Downs South West
Address - Knoll Hall, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0LQ
Tel - 01278 685731
Email - info@upsanddowns.fsnet.co.uk
Activities - Support for parents, carers and professionals involved with the care of children who have Downs Syndrome. Able to provide up to date information and advice on the care and education of these children as well as emotional support, friendship and help with benefit claims/forms and statementing. Annual conference for parents and professionals and in-service training for mainstream schools.
Name - User Participation in Somerset
Address - Ground Floor, 1 Friarn Lawn, Bridgwater, TA6 3LL
Tel - 01278 42303
Email - Krista@smhupc.freeserve.co.uk
Activities - Supporting mental health service users to have their voices heard. Helping you make the most of your services.
Name - VISTA
Address - Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PD
Tel - 08453 580372
Email - angela@vistaproject.org.uk
Website - www.vistaproject.org.uk
Activities - Vista is voluntary sector learning consortium that specialises in providing education and training for staff and volunteers of voluntary and community sector organisations and community learners. We also deliver capacity building programmes and other services for the voluntary and community sector. ViSTA has recently created ViSTAjobs (www.vistajobs.org.uk) and is the host of the Somerset Fundraiser’s Group.
Name - Way Ahead Community Services Limited
Address - Accuro House, 18 Belvedere Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1BW
Tel - 01823 321123
Email - carolinebosley@wayaheadinc.com
Website - www.wayaheadcare.co.uk
Activities - Way Ahead is a family run business providing care in the local community from 1994. Way Ahead continues to grow in both stature and reputation for providing excellent care and support throughout the areas in which it operates.
Name - Wessex MS Therapy Centre
Address - Bradbury House, The Avenue, Warminster, BA12 9AB
Tel - 01985 217728
Email - info@wessexms.co.uk
Activities - Offers a variety of therapies, help and support for those diagnosed with MS and their families.
Name - Western Lupus Region
Address - Gardeners Cottage, Manor Lane, Kingsdon, Somerton, TA11 7JZ
Tel - 01935 840132
Email - Linda@rumbles.uk.com
Activities - A support group to help people with systemic & Discord Lupus and those who have been newly diagnosed. There is a team of contacts who talk to sufferers, raise funds, hold local meetings and generally help spread awareness both to the public and the medical profession.
Name - West Somerset Advice Bureau
Address - Market House Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NW
Tel - 01643 704624
Email - advice@wsab.freeserve.co.uk
Activities - A free confidential service for residents of West Somerset. Gives advice on topics such as benefits, employment, housing and consumer disputes. Open Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm (Closes at 1pm on Wednesday) Home visits can be arranged for those who are housebound.
Name - West Somerset Disability Association
Address - The Sea Horse Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Tel - 01984 641197
Email - wsomersetdisability@tiscali.co.uk
Activities - . Meets monthly on the last Monday of the month (except Aug/Dec). We supply IT for disabled people including visual impairments, we arrange trips to the theatre/shows, cream teas, fish and chips etc and are hoping to include the London Eye and sailing at Wimbleball soon.