Local
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Accessible Great Days Out
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Accessible Great Days Out in Somerset - Fun ideas with quick links to accessibility information. Wheelchair-friendly places to visit!
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Bluebird Care Somerset
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Bluebird Care provides the highest quality of home care in South Somerset.
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Community Transport South Somerset
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A volunteer Car Service scheme available for local people who have difficulty using public transport or who have no access to public transport.
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Hubs Mobility Advice Centre
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Find accessible travel information for your county or town If driving or use of a car is not possible due to restricted mobility, medical condition, neurodiversity or disability, the Hubs Mobility Advice Service offers FREE impartial advice on accessible travel options including buses, coaches, rail, air travel and community transport.
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Mind in Somerset
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Emotional support and mental health helpline, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Somerset Care
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We offer a wide range of high-quality, person-centred support services to help you thrive in one of our residential care homes or your own home. If you or a loved one are looking for tailored residential or home care, specialist dementia or nursing care, or support to live well with physical or learning disabilities, we’re here to help.
National
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Age Uk
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Age UK is the country’s leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The charity provides services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. The Age UK network comprises around 130 local Age UKs reaching most of England.
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Campaign to End loneliness
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The Campaign to End Loneliness believe that people of all ages need connections that matter. There are nine million lonely people in the UK who lack the friendship and support we all need. Our vision is that everyone can live a life free from chronic loneliness.
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Driving Mobility
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The charity Driving Mobility coordinates 21 independent driving and mobility assessment centres across the UK. Many with outreach facilities, these centres are supported by the Department for Transport and include independent charities and NHS departments. They provide professional information and assessment so disabled, young and elderly people can gain or retain the ability to drive and maintain their personal independence.
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Scope
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The disability equality charity in England and Wales. We provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed, and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.
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Shopmobility UK
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Find your local centre.
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Motability
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Motability is a national charity set up to help disabled people with their personal mobility. The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their government-funded mobility allowances to lease a new car, scooter, powered wheelchair or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV).
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Independent Age
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Independent Age offers advice and support for older age. Our current focus is loneliness, poverty and health and care.
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The Samaritans
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The Samaritans runs a 24/7 helpline for anyone who wants someone to listen without judgment or pressure.