Community Directory

A specialist service helping the Armed Forces community and their families living with dementia. Admiral Nurses are there to support you, and those you’re caring for, to get the help you need. They offer telephone support, and home visits can also be arranged if required. To request support please email or call the freephone number. The service is jointly provided by the Legion and Dementia UK.

Dementia advisers will listen and give you support and advice, and connect you to help you need. Phone support is available seven days a week.

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/bereavement-and-medical-examiner-service/

Child Bereavement UK is a national charity supporting children, young people and families when a child dies or someone close is dying, providing free bereavement support, information and training for professionals.

Multi-disciplinary team supporting children and young people who have life-limiting conditions where treatment is no longer an option to help with decision making, emotional/psychological support, and bereavement provision

This is a free, private and confidential service. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.

Macmillan Cancer Support is a UK charity providing information, emotional, practical and financial support to people affected by cancer, while campaigning to improve cancer care and outcomes.

Marie Curie provides care and support for people living with terminal illness and their families. The charity offers nursing care, hospice services, and guidance on end of life planning, as well as emotional and practical support across the UK.

The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) connects individuals with accredited financial advisers specialising in later life planning. It offers guidance on funding care, retirement options, and safeguarding finances to support informed decisions in later life.

The Somerset End of Life Care and Bereavement Support website provides information, resources and education to all staff working across our county, and allows colleagues to demonstrate their continuing professional development.