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…

What are the Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)? The Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in Somerset are  a partnership between Young Somerset and Somerset CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health…

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…

A text service for parents and carers to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues from a Health visitor. This could include advice and support on infant feeding…

A text service for parent and carers to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues from a school nurse. From parent advice and support to healthy lifestyles, school…

A text service for young people to confidentially ask for help from a school nurse about a range of issues. This could include advice and support about emotional health, relationships,…

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…