Somerset Independence Plus is Somerset Council’s home improvement service. Home improvement agencies are local, trusted organisations that help older, disabled and vulnerable people with reliable information and advice. They support…

The CYP specialist service, previously known as SPOT service, is made up of five specialist teams: Hearing Support Team Vision Support Team Access and Assistive Technology Team Occupational Therapy Childrens…

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Somerset is a collaboration between Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (CAMHS) and Young Somerset.  They are working with a selection of secondary, primary schools…

An online support group for parents of autistic children. In this group, alongside the friendship and non-judgemental support from fellow parents, who genuinely understand, you will find: Tips and advice…

Short term, interim support and transition for Children Looked After, and children and young people aged 5 to 18, with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan), who are…

The team of advisory teachers work closely with designated teachers, social workers, other agencies and organisations, giving advice and help to make sure that Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for CLA…

A group of young people who want to have their voice heard and help to make changes in Somerset. They want to hear your views on things that matter to…

CandLE (Communication and Learning Enterprise) is a not-for-profit organisation supporting the learning and communication needs of students who rely on AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). We support students in mainstream…

The Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service provides a range of equipment to help you live independently, whether it’s equipment for your home, or things to help you whilst out and…

Covers Shepton Mallet and surrounding area. The Can-Do approach to Speech Therapy is designed for any child having difficulties with language development for any reason. Our unique approach is designed…

The Hub Club is Escape’s monthly family club, It’s role is about bringing families and their children together to have fun, and make friends through a range of activities and…

Qualified early years graduates support early years providers, including group settings and childminders, to develop effective inclusive practice for children aged 0 to 5. Inclusion Advisers have a high level…

We are a national charity based in Bath.  We provide Wizzybug ,which is an innovative powered wheelchair designed specifically for young children, free of charge to children all over the…

We are a parent/carer-led organisation set up in response to the growing number of children and young people who experience school attendance difficulties. This is sometimes referred to as ‘school…

SHINE is a Home-Start West Somerset lead monthly support group for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities. The aim of this group is to enable local families…

Being a Mum is never easy, Tots Talking encourages parents to use contingent language and behaviours to support their child’s development of language and communication. Tots Talking it is a…

Supporting dads to have the best possible relationships with their families.  Dad Matters Somerset is a PIMHs (Parent/Infant Mental Health) project developed by Home-Start West Somerset. We have a number…

Tuning in to Kids Tuning in to Kids is an emotionally intelligent parenting programme for parents of children aged three to eight years of age. Would you like to learn…

A structured 6 week group for parents/carers providing a space for them to enjoy creative time with their baby though sensory, songs and story exploration. Baby-Start group promotes attachment between…

‘Bump-Start’ is an innovative programme supporting families right through pregnancy, the birth experience and the first year of their baby’s life. The programme aims to empower families to give their…