Community Transport Schemes can offer individual transport and group hire. Some also offer door-to-door services. Community Transport services are provided by a number of independent, non-profit making groups companies and…

An initiative called Project SEARCH is a one-year programme which aims to give young people with Learning Disabilities the skills to get competitive paid employment. The Project SEARCH programme was…

Kooth is a free, interactive website for children and young people, accessible on all devices. It is a safe, confidential online mental health service where young people and adults can…

The Health and Social Care Act of 2012 put people at the centre of their health and social care. To help realise that ambition, a Healthwatch organisation was set up…

A blue badge helps people with severe walking difficulties who travel as drivers or passengers, to park close to their destination in on-street parking and some car parks. The scheme…

The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their government-funded mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair. Please see the Somerset Council website for information about…

Somerset Partnership NHS Trust has launched an innovative, countywide project commissioned by Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people aged 11 to…

Dental Access Centres treat patients who cannot reasonably access dental care through general dental services. They have teams of dentists, therapists, hygienists, dental nurses and non-clinical administrative staff that provide…

Somerset Youth Offending Team (YOT) aims to reduce youth offending. Most of the work of the team is with young people aged 10 to 18 who have been arrested by…

Inspired is a consortium of four award-winning arts producers and promoters in Somerset. They work in partnership with Somerset Council. They provide an arts education network to schools giving access…

The Ethnic Minority Achievement and Traveller Education Service (EMA/TES) team have specialist training and work with schools, children, young people, families and communities. They have specialist training to enable good…

Providing individual support to children and young people if it is assessed that they require assistance to access social opportunities. Our Somerset Supporter Coordinators will meet with you and your…

If you or someone you care for has a life limiting illness this can be very difficult. To help you, there is lots of information on the websites below. Including:…

Carers’ Voice Somerset is an influencing body concerned with improving the lives of carers in Somerset. It is made up of representatives of organisations and agencies which have a stake…

A Children’s Community Nurse works in partnership with parents and other multi-agency professionals to ensure that the special needs of sick children are met. See more about the service on…

You may be able to borrow money to help pay for university or college tuition fees and to help with living costs. You might get extra money on top of…

The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service includes: Job profiles Skills health check Find a course…

Positive People is a flexible community programme run by Pluss and community partners. The programme can help you get qualified and find work. The programme can provide support with: Personal…

Shaw Trust provide employment opportunities, skills development training and health and well-being services across the UK. They operate charitable social enterprises, retail shops and work alongside Shaw Education Trust, which…

MySafeHome provides help and support to people with a disability who want to buy their own home.