We support children and their families, students and adults who are experiencing difficulty with reading and writing. We work to raise public awareness and understanding of dyslexia.  Somerset Dyslexia Association (SDA)…

Supports children and young people with a learning disability and/or autism who are on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR). Dynamic support registers identify children, young people and adults (with their…

Supports local young people 4-17 years living or being educated in the Cheddar Valley area experiencing low mental health and emotional resilience and often in crisis e.g. depression, anxiety, attempted…

I am a qualified and licensed Makaton Tutor based in North Somerset, covering Somerset too. I offer all the formal Makaton workshops, and Taster Sessions. I can be booked privately…

We are a friendly, welcoming support group for families of children with additional needs.  We offer a monthly group session where we can provide support, advice and signpost to other…

We aim to make family daily life better in Chard and the surrounding area for families with additional needs and disabilities.  Promoting awareness and inclusiveness to all.  Keeping mental health…

Shine provides specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you: Have spina bifida or hydrocephalus Are pregnant and have had a…

Enabling learning disabled and neurodivergent adults to safely meet new people, socialise and get the most out of life. We run workshops on healthy relationships. We interact with our local…

The Early Years SEND Support Service is made up of the specialist teams: Early Years Area SENCOS Inclusion Advisers Portage How to make a referral – Early Help Assessment (EHA)…

Royal Society for Blind Children are here to support you and your family if you have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0 to 25. We believe that children…

A community therapeutic day service provision in Merriott, Somerset. We offer counselling, psychotherapy & equine therapies. ARK at Egwood is an intergenerational land-based day service for people of all ages,…

I work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors. The Gym offers various types of fitness classes such as Stay Fit or Kettlebell Workout class and Boxing class for children and adults…

The group is run by parents who have children with ADHD or have ADHD themselves so they have an understanding of the condition, issues parents may face and services that…

The Strike Out Club is Escape’s monthly Young Carers/Siblings club which is funded by Sports England. It’s role is about bringing families and their children together to have fun, and…

We complete strengths-based assessments for young people who may require support from Adult Social Care in adulthood under the Care Act (Care Act Assessments) focused on the outcomes they want…

The Enhanced Outreach team is a tier three service, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service. We work closely with our community mental health teams…

The Intensive Treatment Team (ITT) is a multi-disciplinary team who work alongside other CAMHS teams including CAMHS East, CAMHS West and the CEDS team. ITT offers intensive support for young…

We aim to help young people who are struggling with their thoughts and emotions, and are putting themselves or others at risk. They may be in contact with the police…

CAMHS Single Point of Access team receives all Somerset CAMHS referrals. CAMHS SPA team triages the referrals and assesses the presenting mental health needs of the young person. Based on…

CAMHS Early Intervention seeks to support young people in developing resilience and preparing for adulthood. This will include support and signposting to any other relevant services. In most cases we…