Advice for Young People
Somerset’s Support and Information for Families: Signposting and Guidance in Neurodiversity
Assessment is not the key to accessing support in Somerset – our approach is entirely needs-led. Help and guidance are available, regardless of the stage of assessment
- Children and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Partnership (CYPNP) - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst waiting to be assessed, families may require additional support, information, and advice via CYPNP Telephone Advice Line Tel: 0303 033 3002 (Monday, 1pm - 4pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am - 12pm).
- Somerset's Autism and ADHD Pathway provides information, resources and guidance for families navigating autism and ADHD services in Somerset.
- Somerset Parent Carer Forum CIC Ltd run by parents and carers for families of children and young people with additional needs in Somerset. The Forum offers peer support, information, and workshops.
- WISE Up Workshops deliver a variety of workshops aimed at supporting parents, carers, and professionals. Topics include understanding special educational needs, managing behaviour, and supporting emotional wellbeing.
- Somerset SENDIAS Information, Advice, and Support service (SENDIAS) offers free, confidential and impartial advice to children, young people, and their families regarding education, health, and social care.
| Samaritans | ||
| Samaritans are available round the clock, every single day of the year. Talk to them any time you like, in your own way, about whatever’s getting to you. Calls are free and won’t show on your bill. | ||
| Telephone 116 123 | Samaritans website | |
| Childline | ||
| Whatever your worry - it's better out than in. | ||
| Telephone 0800 1111 (Call Free) | Childline website | |
| NCH Support Workers | ||
| Practical help and information for 11 - 18 years olds in Somerset | ||
| Taunton Telephone | 01823 256969 | |
| Bridgwater Telephone | 01278 429273 | |
| Yeovil Telephone | 01935 474973 | |
| Frome Telephone | 01373 451307 | |
| Somerset Eating Disorders Association | ||
| Beat is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. | ||
| Telephone 01458 448600 | Beat Website | |
| Victim Support | ||
| Advice service for victims of crime including sex crimes. | ||
| Telephone 0808 168 9111 (Call Free) | Victim Support website | |
Addiction Advice
| Frank | ||
| Information, help & advice on any drug related issue | ||
| Telephone 0300 123 6600 (Call Free) | Talk to Frank website | |
| NHS Smokefree | ||
| Support on how to stop smoking | ||
| NHS Smoke Free website | ||
| On the Level | ||
| Somerset service for under 18's wanting help with drug & alcohol use | ||
| Telephone 01749 836727 | ||
Sexual Health Advice
| Somerset Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service | ||
| Provides a ‘one stop shop’ which offers free and open-access to contraceptive and sexual health services to support healthy sexual and reproductive choices. | ||
| Telephone 0300 124 5010 | Swish Services website | |
| Sexually Transmitted Infections | ||
| Genita-Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinics provide free testing & treatment | ||
| Taunton (Appts) Telephone | 01823 252222 | |
| Health Advisor Telephone | 01823 332182 | |
| Emergency Contraception | ||
| You have 3 days in which to act to try and prevent a pregnancy.
Help is available from any GP who provides contraceptive services or from Contraceptive and Sexual Health Service (see above). During Bank Holidays emergency contraception may be obtained through Accident & Emergency Depts. |
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