Support Services

Alcohol/Drugs

Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service

Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS) treats young people and adults that have a problem with drugs and alcohol.

Befriending Services

Re-Engage

Re-Engage  is aimed at people who are 75 or older; who live alone in sheltered housing with little or no contact with family or friends and who struggle to leave their house in normal times

Benefits and Debt

Citizens Advice Bureau

Visit Citizens Advice to contact via email and telephone for a rage of help and advice.

National Debtline

National Debtline for free, confidential advice on dealing with debt problems in the UK. Telephone: 0808 808 4000

Step Change

Step Change for free advice on dealing with debts.

Bereavement

Cruse

Cruse Bereavement Support  offers support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. Tel: 08088 081677

Somerset End of Life Website

The Somerset End of Life Care and Bereavement Support website is an excellent new resource providing advice for general public, health and social care workers in Somerset.

There is useful information on symptom control, bereavement services and financial / practical steps.

Cancer

Cancer Symptoms

If you are concerned that you have cancer symptoms, please visit here for guidance.  If you are concerned, please contact the practice to speak with a member of the Clinical Team.  You can do this by calling us on 01963 435700 or via AskMyGP.

Macmillan

Macmillan provides support for anyone affected by cancer. Find out what to expect, get information, practical advice and support, hear from experts and read about other people’s experiences

Cancer Support UK

Cancer Support UK provide practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.

Dementia

Alzheimer’s Society

The Alzheimer's Society make a commitment to be available to every person who receives a diagnosis. We want everyone affected by dementia to know that, whatever you are going through wherever you are, whoever you are, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society for support, help and advice.

National Dementia Helpline: 0300 2221122

Somerset Dementia Wellbeing Service

Somerset Dementia Wellbeing Service is a collaboration between dementia services who are working together to improve diagnosis, enhance support in the community and provide an excellent, consistent service for people with dementia and their carers in Somerset.

Diet

NHS Choices

NHS Choices offers a 12 week weight loss guide, combined with advice on healthier eating and physical activity.

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity for people affected by diabetes.

Care

Somerset Community Connect

Provide advice and support to help people live as independently as possible in their own homes. To contact Somerset Community Connect, call: 0300 123 2224

 

Somerset Carers Service

Somerset Carers Service can help link to you groups and events in your area, to find facts and information that will help the person you are caring for with their particular needs. Here you will find specific support for your unique situation; and our Carers Agents are on hand to help and guide you.

 

Red Cross

The Red Cross provide short-term loans of wheelchairs and toilet aids.

 

Wincanton Cares

Wincanton Cares founded in 2022 by a small group who are passionate about wanting to help the people of Wincanton to live their lives as fully as possible. The focus of our work is support for Adults.

Health & Wellbeing

There are a number of voluntary services available locally that can help you find activities, groups or services in the community to support your health and wellbeing.

Visit SPARK Somerset and Wellbeing South Somerset to find out more.

Mental Health

TalkingTherapies

The Talking Therapies Counselling service offers a wide range of treatments for adults 18yrs and over who are registered with a GP surgery in the Somerset area.

Kooth

Kooth provide free, safe and anonymous online support for young people aged 10-18yrs.

Open Mental Health

Open Mental Health offer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure that people struggling with their mental health in Somerset can access the right support at the right time.

Musculoskeletal - Get U Better App

Need help with your muscle or joint problems?

NHS Somerset MSK app is now available to all patients. It’s a FREE, easy-to-use tool helping you to self-manage your muscle, bone, and joint (MSK) injuries and conditions.

  • No need to wait for an appointment
  • Instant access to a personalised plan
  • Safe and effective

 

What is getUBetter?

getUBetter is an app helping you self-manage at home, work, and on the move. It can be accessed on a Smartphone or via the Web. It covers a range of MSK injuries and condition, like back pain and ankle pain, and is designed to help you recover, understand when and where to seek help, and prevent further injuries.

 

Who is getUBetter for?

  • Anyone over 18
  • Anyone who's been advised or chose to self-manage
  • Anyone waiting for treatment

 

What will I get?

  • A personalised recovery plan
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Exercises based on your condition
  • Advice to seek help, if needed.
  • Referral to your local healthcare providers, treatments, and services, if needed.

 

How do I download and use getUBetter?

  • Follow the link to access your local health service: Get U Better
  • With the same email, create an account on the app
  • Follow the instructions on the app, get your recovery plan and get better!

Need more help? Get in touch: contact@getubetter.com

Over 50's

MHA

MHA Communities South Somerset is for people searching for social groups and activities in their local community

Pregnancy, Babies and Toddlets

Self Referral for Newly Expectant Mothers

Your next step is to tell us that you are pregnant. You can tell us by completing this self-referral form:

Badger Notes – Self-refer your pregnancy to Somerset.

The self-referral form will ask you questions that are important to ensure you receive the right care at the right time.

Start 4 Life

For information about your pregnancy, how to give your baby and toddler the best start in life, and look after yourself too, visit:

Start4Life (nhs.uk)

Babies:

Whether it is your choice to breast or bottle feed, or both, please see the support leaflets below for help and information:

Breastfeeding - off to the best start

Bottle Feeding guide

Weaning:

Moving from breast or bottle feeding to weaning creates a whole new set of challenges!  Please see below for videos and a wall planner to help you through this exciting time!

Weaning Wall Planner

Weaning Videos on Start4Life

Healthy Start

Please see the section on this page about 'health start' which provides access to free vitamins during pregnancy and healthy foods for young families.

Check out this animation - how to apply online https://youtu.be/LjnkCzKClio

Head to the NHS Healthy Start website for more information

Sexual Assault

The Bridge

The Bridge is an NHS service provided by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust across the local area including Somerset.

Here, no matter what

It doesn’t matter when you were assaulted, where it happened or who did it – we’ll listen to your experience and help you to get the support you choose.

The Bridge is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).  It offers medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.

It also offers information and support to friends and family if someone you care about has been affected by rape or serious sexual assault.

Call for free and confidential advice on 0117 342 6999. They're here 24/7, 365 days a year.

The Bridge can help

  • Talk to us about what’s happened
  • Discuss your options
  • Medical care, including a forensic medical examination, sexual health and onward referrals
  • Emotional and psychological support, including arranging counselling
  • Practical help
  • Information about making a report to the police

The website for The Bridge is: https://www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk/

A Self Help booklet is available here: The Bridge Self Help booklet.

Sight Loss

Somerset Sight

Somerset Sight are an independent, self-funding local charity reaching out to sight impaired people in both the towns and villages of Somerset with a range of services and activities. We know that life doesn’t stop just because your sight has been affected. Our aim is to provide services, training and leisure activities that will help maintain independence and improve the quality of life of anyone who is affected by sight loss.

Smoking

Smoke free

Smoke Free is provided by the NHS as free support to assist with giving up smoking.

Social Groups

The Balsam Centre Wincanton offer a range of different groups and activities for the local community.

Veteran Support

Got Your Six

Got Your Six UK is a Community Interest Company, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our military community.