Links
Support Groups
National Support Groups
The National Autistic Society (NAS)
NAS champion the rights and interests of all people with Autism and aim to provide individuals with Autism and their families with help, support and services that they can access, trust and rely upon and which can make a positive difference to their lives.
- Website: www.nas.org.uk
- eMail: nas@nas.org.uk
- Phone: 020 7833 2299
Carers UK
Carers UK is the voice of carers. They aim to improve carers’ lives by providing information and advice on carers’ rights and by campaigning for changes that make a real difference for carers.
- Website: www.carersuk.org
- eMail: info@carersuk.org
- Phone: 0808 808 7777
Mencap
Mencap is the leading UK charity for people with a learning disability and their families.
- Website: www.mencap.org.uk
- eMail: help@mencap.org.uk
- Phone: 020 7454 0454
Local Support Groups
Bridgwater Parent Support Group
Support group for parents of children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in the Bridgwater and Burnham area.
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- eMail: susie.david@eastquaymc.nhs.uk
- Phone: 01278 431688
- Further details: (see our Local Groups page)
Chard Parent Support Group
Support group for parents/carers of children with disabilities in the Chard area
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- Phone: 01460 239712
- Further details: (see our Local Groups page)
Frome Parent Support Group
Support group for parents of children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in the Frome area.
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- Phone: 01373 836249
- Further details: (see our Local Groups page)
Highbridge Family Social Group
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- Phone: 01278 789271
- Further details: (see our Local Groups page)
Shepton Mallet Parent Support Group
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- Phone: 01749 346494
- Further details: (see our Local Groups page)
Financial Support
Money Saving
CEA Card
A national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. (see Price Reductions page for more details).
- Website: www.ceacard.co.uk
- eMail: info@ceacard.co.uk
- Phone: 0845 123 1292
Energy Watch
Find out what discounts and support you may be entitiled to from your energy suppliers. (see Price Reductions page for more details).
- Website: www.energywatch.org.uk
- eMail: n/a
- Phone: 08459 06 07 08
Grants
The Family Fund
The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life. (see Grants page for more details).
- Website: www.familyfund.org.uk
- eMail: info@familyfund.org.uk
- Phone: 0845 130 4542