“We are here for you day or night” – Marcus Trescothick introduces a short video about the emotional support offered through Mindline
Marcus Trescothick introduces this short video about how the NHS, Somerset County Council and local charities (including Age UK Somerset) have come together to give emotional support and counselling and someone to talk to if you are feeling isolated or … Continued
Arthritis Action – info & contact details
We are all spending more time at home than we might like, so staying physically active and mentally well are now more important than ever. At Arthritis Action, we are keen to ensure everyone living with arthritis sustains their healthy … Continued
Langport Cares
Community group providing support for residents of Langport and Huish Episcopi: Contact Jess Pitman, call: 01458 251881 or email: jessicapitman@aol.com Organising delivery of food donations locally.
Curry Rivel Community Support Group
Community group providing practical support for residents of Curry Rivel: https://www.curryrivel.org.uk/news/latest-news/community-support-group-latest.html To request or offer help, email: help@curryrivel.org.uk, call: 07716792760, or complete the form on the website: https://www.curryrivel.org.uk/help-form.html
Somerset Coronavirus Support Helpline
For anyone who needs coronavirus related support from their councils. Call 0300 790 6275
North Somerset – Village Agents
Village Agents connect people living in rural areas with advice and support services for independent living. For the next few weeks, they will be focusing on keeping in contact with those who are very isolated. If you live alone in … Continued
Backwell Parish Council
To make a referral or request help for someone in Backwell email: clerk@backwell-pc.gov.uk
Banwell Parish Council
To make a referral or request help for someone in Banwell email: clerk@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk
Bleadon Parish Council
To make a referral or request help for someone in Bleadon email: ihepp@hotmail.com
Hutton Parish Council
To make a referral or request help for someone in Hutton email: clerk@huttonsomerset.org.uk
Nailsea Town Council
To make a referral or request help for someone in Nailsea email: Ian@nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk
Wraxhall and Failand Parish Council
To make a referral or request help for someone in Wraxhall or Failand email: clerk@wraxallandfailand-pc.gov.uk
Wrington – referrals
To make a referral or request help for someone in Wrington email: Commresns.wrn@gmail.com
Yatton – Councillor
To make a referral or request help for someone in Yatton email Councillor Steve Bridger: Steve.bridger@n-somerset.gov.uk
Pill – referrals
To make a referral or request help for someone in Pill email: sian.bannister@live.co.uk
Tickenham – referrals
To make a referral or request help for someone in Tickenham email: vprater@btinternet.com
Weston-super-Mare – Town Council
To make a referral or request help for someone in Weston-super-Mare email: covid19@wsm-tc.gov.uk
Clevedon – referrals
To make a referral or request help for someone in Clevedon either complete the form www.ClevedonMutualAid.co.uk or email: clevedonmutualaid@gmail.com
Long Ashton – referrals
To make a referral or request help for someone in Long Ashton email: info@lacovid.org
Locking Parish Council
To make a referral or request help for someone in Locking email: joroblockparish@outlook.com
Abel and Cole – food deliveries
Delivering food boxes. Visit the website and enter your postcode to check if they deliver to your area: https://www.abelandcole.co.uk/foodonthetable Call 03452 62 62 66 to set up an account and sign up for a weekly subscription which you can cancel … Continued
Somerset Community & Village Agents
Community Council of Somerset (CCS) Village, Community & Carers Agents provide confidential, practical community-based solutions for people, wherever they are in Somerset. During this COVID-19 emergency our CCS Agents are still providing their regular service via telephone or email, and … Continued
Sedgemoor Parish Councils contact details
Your Parish Council will have information of any Coronavirus support groups in your Parish. Click for Sedgemoor Town and Parish Council Contacts
Taunton & West Somerset Town and Parish Councils contact details
Your Parish Council will have information of any Coronavirus support groups in your Parish. Click for Somerset West and Taunton Town and Parish Councils Contact information
Mendip Parish Councils contact details
Your Parish Council will have information of any Coronavirus support groups in your Parish. Click for Mendip Town and Parish Council Contacts
South Somerset Parish Councils contact details
Your Parish Council will have information of any Coronavirus support groups in your Parish. Click for South Somerset Town and Parish Council Contacts
North Somerset Town and Parish Councils contact details
Your Parish Council will have information of any Coronavirus support groups in your Parish. Click for North Somerset Town and Parish Council Contacts
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Versus Arthritis – Contact details
Provides information and support to people with arthritis. Tel: 0800 5200 520www.versusarthritis.org For coronavirus guidance: www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/march/coronaviruscovid-19-what-is-it-and-where-to-go-for-information
Stroke Association – Contact details
Provides information, support and local services to people affected by stroke. Tel: 0303 303 3100 www.stroke.org.uk For coronavirus guidance:www.stroke.org.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-informationpeople-affected-stroke
NHS – Contact details
For the latest health advice and guidance for all conditions, including coronavirus. Visit: www.nhs.uk/coronavirus first Call only if you have symptoms which are worsening. Tel: 111 www.nhs.uk
Mind – Contact details
Provides advice and support on mental health issues. Tel: 0300 123 3393 www.mind.org.uk For coronavirus guidance:www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-andyour-wellbeing
Macmillan Cancer Support – Contact details
Provides practical, medical and financial support for people facing cancer, their carers and loved ones. Tel: 0808 808 0000 www.macmillan.org.uk For coronavirus guidance:www.macmillan.org.uk/coronavirus/cancer-and-coronavirus
Kidney Care UK – Contact details
Provides practical, financial and emotional advice and support to kidney patients. Tel: 01420 541 424 www.kidneycareuk.org For coronavirus guidance:www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-campaigns/coronavirus-advice
The Government’s website
The official Government website providing information on public services, benefits, jobs, the environment, pensions and health services. www.gov.uk For the latest coronavirus information and guidance:www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Diabetes UK – Contact details
Provides information, support and services to help people manage their diabetes. Tel: 0345 123 2399 www.diabetes.org.uk For coronavirus guidance:www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news/coronavirus
British Lung Foundation – Contact details
Offers advice, information and support to people affected by lung disease, their families and carers. Tel: 03000 030 555 www.blf.org.uk For coronavirus guidance: www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/coronavirus
British Heart Foundation – Contact details
Provides information and support for people with heart disease. Tel: 0300 330 3311 www.bhf.org.uk For coronavirus guidance: www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health
Bloodwise – Contact details
Provides information and support for anyone affected by blood cancer. Tel: 0808 2080 888 www.bloodwise.org.uk For coronavirus guidance: www.bloodwise.org.uk/coronavirus
Asthma UK – Contact details
Offers information and advice to help people manage their daily lives with asthma. www.asthma.org.uk Tel: 0300 222 5800 For coronavirus guidance: www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19
Carers UK – Contact details
Carers UKProvides information and support for carers. Tel: 0808 808 7777 www.carersuk.org
Alzheimers Society – Contact details
Alzheimer’s Society offers advice, information and support in England and Wales to people with dementia, their families and carers through its helpline and local branches. Tel: 0300 222 1122 www.alzheimers.org.uk