A welcoming inclusive community coffee house in Taunton Somerset
Local Support Groups
Taunton and Surrounding Areas
Coffee, Chat & Support
A Taunton group led by parents and carers. Weekly meet ups at Taunton YMCA plus family pay sessions and social events
Wednesday 9:30-12 @MAD in Taunton
Parent Carer Forum
Somerset Parent Carer Forum is a parent led organisation, with all the people leading our working having a child or young person between birth to 25 years with additional needs and/or disabilities.
Autism Somerset
We have been working across Somerset and beyond since 2011, committed to advancing education, awareness, and inclusivity for individuals on the autism spectrum, as we strive to create a world where every mind is understood, embraced, and empowered.
ADHD Somerset
ADHD Somerset support families with children who have or are seeking a diagnosis of ADHD.
ESCAPE Support Group
Escape Support Group aims to provide support for families in Somerset raising children who have disabilities or additional needs, through organising a wide range of fun activities, days out & occasional short break holidays. Our events boost morale, increase confidence, improve social skills as well as develop & strengthen friendships.
CIAT
If your child / young person has the following: –
A diagnosed disability or is undergoing diagnosis.
An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
In receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) / PIP
You can refer to the Community Inclusion and Activity Team for time-limited support for your family to help with information, advice and signposting and possible funding to help you to access local opportunities.
Village Agents
Somerset Village & Community Agents are brought to you by the Somerset Charity CCS
CCS Village & Community Agents provide confidential, practical community-based solutions for you, wherever you are in Somerset.
Your local CCS Village Agent can be contacted directly, or by referral through your Doctors surgery.
Thrive Somerset Carers
You can receive support from Somerset Carers for free if are over 18 and you look after someone in an ‘unpaid’ caring capacity (not employed or self employed as a Carer).
The person you look after could be a loved one, friend, partner, parent or child (it doesn’t matter if they are under or over 18) on a regular or irregular basis.
We will do our utmost to ensure you receive the right support you need in your day-to-day life, by working with healthcare providers, and other local services to create a tailored, integrated package of care that works for you.