Other sources of help
The Brain Tumour Charity There to help if you or a loved one has a Brain Tumour
Somerset Village Agents CCS Village & Community Agents provide confidential, practical and community-based solutions for you – wherever you are in Somerset
The Stroke Association Here to support you
The Encephalitis Society The Brain inflamation charity
Brain and Spine Foundation Tailored support and specialist information for anyone affected with a neurological problem
Mind in Somerset and Mindline For better mental health
Interactive Brain Check out this great visual of an interactive brain
Financial Information and Advice
Citizens Advice Somerset www.citizensadvicesomerset.org.uk
Citizens Advice Somerset provide a telephone line – Advice Line 08082787842 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday
www.citizensadvice.org.uk – national information, factsheets and information on a wide range of topics including benefits, work, debt and money, family, housing, law and courts, immigration & health
www.turn2us.org.uk has a useful benefits entitlement calculator as well as lots of other information
Latest
Open Support Group for Relatives and Friends
An opportunity for people to touch base, share experiences, listen to experts and gain support Our next sessions by zoom are: Tuesday 16th August 7.00 - 8.15pm and Wednesday 9th November 7.00 - 8.15pm additional dates will be added The group will be facilitated...
Brain Injury Course – By Zoom
Understanding Brain Injury Course by Zoom, six sessions - specifically for relatives and friends of people who have sustained an acquired brain injury in Somerset. You will learn about the brain, its functions, some of the possible consequences of brain injury as well...
Talking Headway – Next Cafe Session
Come and join us in Coffee#1 Fore Street Bridgwater 10am – 11:30 Thursday 4 August 2022 Do you want to know more about acquired brain injury? Do you have personal experience or support someone who has? Are you a professional with a question? Just come and join...