Housing and Tenancy support

Jane Harraway

Various food banks across South Area. They are not part of The Lord’s Larder Food Bank, Chard. So any Chard area food requests should go to Chard

Customer support

Karen Pomeroy

Confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.

They provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults.

Parish Council – distribution on behalf of the Lords Larder

Martock Christian Fellowship

Locality Lead for mental health social care in Yeovil

Referral from talking therapy service. Regular contact from Mindline staff at pre-arranged appointments over the phone

Confidential emotional mental health support and signposting service for those who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid or Non-binary

Services and support direct to survivors

24 hours freephone helpline for women suffering domestic abuse and for their family, friends and colleagues calling on their behalf

Support and advice

A new service, which provides nursing care for people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in Somerset.  A team of 5 experienced nurses, and 2 experienced health workers that cover, West, North, East and South.

We can treat and assess the following issues:

• Basic Health Checks
• Wound care
• Blood tests including Hep C/Hep B/HIV testing/ Syphilis testing.
• Help with Medical Appointments
• Advise and support with medication concerns.
• Sexual health promotion, contraception advice and STI checks
• Dental health promotion
• Swabs, removal of stitches/staples
• Confidential advice/ advocacy
• Our Team of Nurses do not cover the following, but can support and help engage with:
• SDAS, Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health Teams
• Community Services such as Housing, Social Care, food banks and the CAB

Referrals accepted from any Service, including, RSI Teams, County Council, Mental Health Teams, GP’s, Hospitals, Police, Probation, HMP’s, MIU’s and A&E

South Somerset, Team Manager based at Holly Court

Specialises in self-help recovery

The UK children’s charity