Somerset Children’s Social Care

This number can be used for general enquiries and to report concerns regarding young people or adults at risk:

Somerset Direct: 0300 123 2224

 

Somerset SEND Somerset’s local Offer

Information for young people (0 to 25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Website: www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/the-local-offer

 

Community Inclusion and Activity Team (CIA Team)

Run clubs and activities for young people with additional needs. Publish a calendar of local events before each school holiday.  Provide information on discount cards and free activity passes

Call: 01823 358117  Email: ciateam@somerset.gov.uk

Website: www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/the-local-offer/leisure/activities-for-families/

 

Somerset Parent/ Carers Forum 

Somerset Parent Carer Forum (SPCF) is a parent‑led, not‑for‑profit organisation made up of families who have children and young people (0–25) with additional needs or disabilities. All steering group members are parent carers themselves, ensuring the forum is shaped by real experiences. 

The forum works to make sure families’ voices are heard by the people who plan and deliver services across Somerset. They partner with Somerset Council and NHS Somerset to share parent carers’ views and help improve support across education, health and social care. 

SPCF also offers practical support for families through friendly “Chill and Chat” groups, information events, training sessions and helpful resources throughout the year. Any parent, grandparent or foster carer of a child with additional needs can join—no diagnosis is required. 

Website: https://somersetparentcarerforum.org.uk/

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Dental Access Centres

Providers of dental services in Somerset for adults and young people with additional needs. A referral is needed usually through a general dental practitioner or another health care professional e.g. GP.

Bridgwater: 01278 411640     Taunton: 01823 346116     Yeovil: 01935 413716

Website: www.somersetft.nhs.uk/dental-services

 

ADHD Somerset

The group is run by parents who have young people with ADHD or have ADHD themselves so they have an understanding of the condition, issues parents may face and services that can help. The group meets twice a month and runs activity days for young people so they can be free to be themselves and find friends with similar interests and needs.

Email: adhdyeovil@gmail.com

Website: www.facebook.com/adhd.somerset

Somerset Children and Young People - Health & Wellbeing

 

Parent Carer Toolkit

An area of the website designed to support parents, carers and family members to find the information they need to help with their role of 'being a parent'. ‘Parenting can be the most rewarding job in the world but at some point all parents and families need a bit of help. 

We have identified the most common topics that affect families and linked these to recommended web-based information and local support’.

Website: www.cypsomersethealth.org/parent_and_carer_toolkit

 

Managing Relationship Conflict

Guidance and advice on understanding the impact on young people when there is conflict between parents and support to make changes, (including support for separated parents).

Website:www.cypsomersethealth.org/somerset_parents_and_carers__managing_relationship_conflict

 

SENDIAS

Somerset SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support) can give young people and their parent carers information, advice and support about SEND. This can include information on Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments and Plans.

Call: 01823 355578 Email: somersetsendias@somerset.gov.uk

Website: www.somersetsendias.org.uk