Support Services

Cancer

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.

 

Local Support [Details of the below can be found on the wellbeing Somerset page. Patients can also contact the Health Coach team at Buttercross Health Centre for advice and support]

 

Macmillan help about:

A volunteering service providing practical support to people affected by cancer in South Somerset and Mendip Districts.

 

Somerset prostate cancer association:

Run by local men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Helping patients and families at all stages of their cancer journey.

 

Somerset bowl cancer support group:

A self help group for people with bowel cancer, their families and carers.

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.

 

Local Support [Details can be found on the wellbeing Somerset page. Patients can also contact the Health Coach team at Buttercross Health Centre for advice and support]

 

Mindline Somerset:

Emotional support, information and guidance. Open 24/7. For all ages

 

Somerset mental wellbeing service:

low level service that supports people to improve and maintain their mental wellbeing through access to community resources and opportunities

 

Samaritans:

Support for people that need a confidential, non-judgmental ear to listen at a tough time in their life.

 

MIND Somerset:

Mental Health Charity that runs a community day, wellbeing groups, gardening project and workplace empowerment project.

 

Somerset direct:

Adult Social Care supports adults of working age and older people who have disabilities, mental health problems, a sensory loss or general frailty.

 

Somerset wellbeing & learning community (a recovery college):

hosted by Somerset Partnership NHS Trust for the wellbeing of people in Somerset.

 

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.

 

Local Support [Details can be found on the wellbeing Somerset page. Patients can also contact the Health Coach team at Buttercross Health Centre for advice and support]

 

The FRANK Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service:

offers free, confidential advice and support to anyone whose life is being adversely affected by drug and/or alcohol use.

Smoking

Smoke free

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

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.

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

Elderly 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.

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.