Health Connections Mendip
About: This is a Mendip directory of local support groups that help to improve and maintain health and well-being.
Call: 01373 468386
Somerset Village Agents Service
About: Provides people in rural communities with easier access to information and services.
Somerset Direct
About: Information and advice. Contact for Social Care Services.
Call: 0300 123 2224
Equilibrium Practice – restoring balance through expert psychological care
About: Based in the South West of the UK, and offering online appointments across the UK and globally, Equilibrium Practice provides specialist mental health assessments and therapy for children, young people and adults. Services include:
- Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments
- Cognitive and learning assessments (IQ, memory, processing)
- Psychological therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment, and many other mental health difficulties
- Specialist neurodiversity support and coaching
- Medico-legal and expert witness reports
- Workplace wellbeing and inclusion consultancy
- Dental Anxiety Clinic in partnership with Rock House Dental Practice
- Training
- Practitioner Supervision, Coaching, and Mentoring
Somerset Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA)
About: SWEDA offers support and guidance to those with eating disorders
Call: 01749 343344
Somerset Carers Service
About: This service provides useful support and advice for carers in the local community.
Call: 0800 31 68 600
Age UK Somerset
About: Age UK is a charity that works to help local people enjoy later life.
Call: 01823 345613
Alzheimer’s Society Somerset
About: This service provides information and support to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease, their loved ones and those who care for them.
Call: 01458 251 541
Swan Advocacy
About: Helping people have their voices heard and their choices respected
Call: 0333 3447928 (Mon -Fri during office hours)
Email: somerset@swanadvocacy.org.uk
The Somerset Bereavement Support Service (Marie Curie and Mind Somerset partnership)
About: The Somerset Bereavement Support Service offers emotional support to adults in Somerset who have lost a loved one.
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9.ooam – 5.00pm
Call: 0800 3047 412
Wells Memory Café
About: A relaxed drop-in for older people with memory problems and their carers/family. Come along for companionship, information & advice, fun activities and a cuppa!
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month 2:00pm-3:30pm at Methodist Church Hall, Southover, Wells, BA5 1UG
Contact: Claire on 01749 676248 or wellsmemcaf@gmail.com