Living and feeling better can start with a simple step-connecting. Health Connections Mendip is provided by your Mendip GP practices to improve your health and wellbeing.
A free 6-week online programme for mums across Mendip – where mums can learn how to achieve a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their little ones with other like-minded mums, as well as getting to try out exercise that is safe, adapted specifically for pre-and post-natal women.
Babies are welcome to join the sessions and we will include them where we can.
Sessions will run on Zoom on Tuesday mornings 9.30-10.30am from 18th May with a week break for half term.
Get Active Together aims to offer opportunities for families within Somerset to take part in physical activities together, with disabled and non-disabled siblings sharing experiences and having fun together.
The sessions are for children aged 8 – 18 years, and include multi sports activities (including Boccia, Soft Tip Archery, Laser Pistol Shooting, Dodgeball and Cricket) as well as outdoor sessions (including Kayaking, Axe Throwing, Paddle Boarding, Bush Camp and Tree Climbing).
Sessions will take place every fortnight (Saturdays) as well as additional sessions in the school holidays.
A new service from Somerset libraries. An informal online group for new parents led by a member of the libraries team aimed at anyone with a child under one. A chance to talk about what you’ve been reading (magazines count!) and anything else you’d like to talk about.
Free. Held weekly on Teams, help to log-on can be provided. Initially running March 2021-April 2021
Online 8 week courses starting June 2021 (term time only). Join these interactive, therapeutic sessions with other mums who may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious.
Have some space for yourself, a chance to share your experience with others in a small supportive group.
Tuesdays 10.45am – 12.00pm or 1.45pm – 3.00pm, or Wednesdays 10.45am – 12.00pm or 7.45pm – 9.00pm
Or days/times to suit you – get in touch for full details.
Women’s Community Services countywide across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset. Supporting people with multiple and complex needs whose lives have been impacted by addiction or are in contact with the criminal justice system.
We accept referrals from any professional or women may refer themselves. Every woman is offered a detailed individual assessment of their needs across “pathways” such as mental health, family and relationships, addiction issues, domestic abuse. Each client has their own Keyworker who works with them to co-create a support plan to address their needs.
Do you have a child or young person with additional needs?
The Pod host over a relaxed online space for you to meet other parents who might be in a similar situation, the session runs monthly and you can talk about challenges, share ideas for activities and support.
Please contact The Pod for more information.
Somerset’s new animation information, supporting the personal journey into maternity and parenthood.
Lots of information and videos on a range of topics including preconception care, pregnancy planning, healthy pregnancy, maternity support, parent and carer toolkits – all the way through to the teenage years. Click on the links below for more information:
Free children’s activity packs from Purple Elephant Productions for families affected by the lockdown. For families on benefits or low income, have a child with additional needs, loss of job or a loved one, or if you have mental health issues including post-natal depression. Delivered to your door, no charge but donations to their just giving page are welcome.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
Purple Elephant Productions run projects to support children and families in Frome and the local area. Our projects include:
* Frome Toy Library, who offer a loan service. Stay and Play restarting 22nd April 2021 (pre-bookings only).
* Befriending service via Zoom (referral only).
* Small Steps, early help service in small groups or via phone (referral only). Restarting 29th April 2021.
* Family activities in the school holidays – see website for the latest news
Resources for children and young people with physical, mental and emotional health needs.
Covid Pandemic update- 1-2-1 meetings are now over the phone or video call. Virtual Hubs are available on Young Somerset Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Youth workers are available at various time for ‘Fancy a Chat’ with full timetable here https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/the-hubs
Young Somerset is the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first. Our aim is to work with young people, encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves and become actively involved in shaping the communities in which they live. Young Somerset works to achieve social and economic outcomes with young people, through the delivery of measurable outputs and outcomes. We employ Wellbeing Practitioners that offer low-level mental health support, through cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT), to young people in Somerset.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
Please check on our Facebook page or call to find where we are meeting. We meet in people’s homes in Frome and surrounding villages.
At the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust we produce booklets and posters on many aspects of mental health. These are free to download or order and include our Parent’s Guide to Depression. Mental health problems in children and young people, national and local organisations that offer guidance for parents leaflet Parents leaflet Somerset Printable version
An exciting club for young people with additional needs aged 10 to 17. Trips out, have fun, make friends in a safe and supportive environment.
Tuesdays 6.00pm-8.00pm (term time)
Vallis Youth & Community Centre, Frome, BA11 3EF.
Call us to discuss places as they are limited.
Are you a young carer? If you’re aged between 10 and 18 then please come along to the Zone and meet new friends who are in the same boat!
Wednesdays 6.00pm-8.00p.m. Fortnightly at Rise, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY .
Please contact us to discuss a place as places are limited.
This is a social group for people with additional needs aged between 18 to 30 where you can make friends, learn new skills, and have fun!
Mondays 7.00pm-9.00pm at RISE, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY.
Places are limited so please contact us to book.
The Somerset Phoenix Project is here to support you in whatever way possible if you find that your child has been sexually abused. Get in contact to see how we can support you.
If your situation is an emergency or an escalating emergency please contact the relevant statutory services in your area such as social care and/or the police.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
Swimming and hydrotherapy sessions for children and young people with a disability or additional need aged between 5-18 years. The opportunity to develop water confidence, water skills and therapeutic movement in the water. There may be a waiting list.
Frome: Tuesdays between 4.00 – 6.00pm at Harry’s Hydro (Critchill School), Frome BA11 4LB.
*Covid update – Open for referrals, mostly remote working, please refer in the usual way, through the website *
Offers a grant-supported service for children, adolescents and their families where there are emotional, behavioural or other mental health problems. Any agency may refer please check the website to download the referral form.
Confidential helpline – support for parents, parenting advice videos and forums. Anti-bullying support.
Losing a baby during pregnancy can be a very unhappy, frightening and lonely experience. The Miscarriage Association helps by offering support and information for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy
ARC offers non-directive information and support to parents before, during and after antenatal screening; when they are told their baby has an anomaly; when they are making difficult decisions about continuing with or ending a pregnancy, and when they are coping with complex and painful issues after making a decision, including bereavement. Helpline Monday – Friday 10am – 5.30pm
Somerset Young Parents team are able to offer help and support to young parents in Somerset. The website and downloads have information to help through pregnancy and the first years of life. The main service is a health visiting team.
MindEd is a free educational resource for all adults on children and young people’s mental health.
This area of the Somerset Children and Young People’s Health & Wellbeing website provides support to schools, colleges and Somerset ‘getset’ services about mental health and emotional health & wellbeing. It brings together key information and recommended websites for staff working with children and young people in Somerset.
for relationship counselling and family difficulties.
PFSAs work in and are managed by schools, referrals need to come via the students’ year head or the SENCO of the school where your child attends. PFSAs work with both the child and the family by supporting parents with the positive parenting program (PPP), housing, benefits, taking parents or students to appointments, help with form filling etc. If a family would like some support then they can call their child’s school and request support from the PFSA.
If you have a child 0-19 or are a young person they may be able to help you with any of the following: sleep routines, tantrums, fussy eating, potty training, money management, housing, return to work, child development, domestic abuse, healthy eating, breast feeding, managing behaviour, relationships, independent living or just want to talk.
Health Visitors monitor health and developement of young children under 5 years old and offer support to their families.
*COVID update. Meetings aren’t happening at the moment but support is available on the phone, via email, Facebook or on the website.*
Come along and meet the members of your nearest group for a chat, cup of team and a friendly face. Find us on Facebook.com/FromeandmidsomernortonPandasSupportGroup
Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month in 1-2.30pm in Frome at the Key Centre, Feltham Lane Frome. Second Tuesday of the month in 10-11.30am at Hush- A – Byes in Midsomer Norton. Please contact for more details.
Support for parents with branches across the Mendips. The NCT can give impartial and accurate information so parents can decided what is best for their family. They introduce parents to local networks to gain practical and emotional support.
*During Covid-19 we are not holding groups or meetings but if you require help and support, either email us, call us or visit our website.*
This is a family support group which provides support for children with diabetes and their parents/carers. Monthly meeting held on a Saturday. Contact for details as they sometimes go on trips.