Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service
Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS) treats young people and adults that have a problem with drugs and alcohol.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
MHA
MHA Communities South Somerset is for people searching for social groups and activities in their local community
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:
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
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!
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
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.
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.
Smoke free
Smoke Free is provided by the NHS as free support to assist with giving up smoking.
The Balsam Centre Wincanton offer a range of different groups and activities for the local community.
Got Your Six
Got Your Six UK is a Community Interest Company, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our military community.