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Children and Families
Local
lumin&us® Family Wellbeing App – Frome
An NHS-approved app designed to support families with children aged 3 to 12. Helps build stronger relationships, reduce conflict and improve wellbeing through play and connection.
Somerset Children & Young People: Health & Wellbeing
A website for anyone working with or caring for children and young people. Includes resources for schools, early years settings and families.
Children with Disabilities Service – Somerset
Provides support, equipment, short breaks and care for disabled children and their families.
Telephone: 0300 123 2224
Frome Families for the Future – Green & Healthy Frome
A group of local parents working together to support climate action and wellbeing through family-friendly activities
FIND – Family Information Network Directory (Frome)
A local directory to help families find services and support in one place.
Gingerbread – Support for Single Parents
Provides advice, information and a support network for single parents.
Telephone: 0808 802 0925
Health Visiting Team
Supports families with children under 5. Offers advice on health, development and parenting.
- Telephone: 0300 323 0118
- Chat Health Text Service: 07480 635 514 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Parent & Family Support Advisor
Works in schools to support parents with everyday challenges like behaviour, attendance and health. Can also signpost to specialist services.
Purple Elephant Family Support – Frome
Offers services to support children and families including:
- Toy Library
- Small Steps parenting support
- Holiday activities
- Befriending for children aged 5 to 12
- Frome Children’s Festival
School Nurses in Somerset
Public health nurses for children aged 5 to 19.
- Telephone: 0300 790 9852
- Parent text line: 07480 635 515
- Young people’s text line (11 to 19): 07480 635 516
Reaching Out – Frome Tennis Club
Free tennis coaching and membership for children aged 4 to 18 from low-income families, adopted children, and those in foster care.
Somerset Max Card
Free discount card for families with children with additional needs or disabilities. Valid for 2 years.
Super Roots Frome
Outdoor play and craft sessions for children aged 7 to 13. Activities include tool use, natural crafts, and campfire cooking
NHS Somerset Parent Zone
Information on child health, vaccinations and advice on when to keep children off school.
National
NHS Better Health – Start for Life
Trusted advice and guidance for parents. All the support you need about pregnancy, babies, healthy child development, childcare and early education. Information to help you give your child the best start in life.
NHS Better Health - Healthier Families
Better Health brings together all of the NHS's tips, tools and apps in one place to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families.
NSPCC
If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline
Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
Helpline: 0800 1111
Contact: For families with disabled children
Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.
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Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Dyspraxia Foundation
The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.
Cleft Lip and Palate Association
Support for people born with a cleft and their families.
Family Lives
Free, confidential support for families. Includes helpline, WhatsApp, live chat, parenting courses and resources.
- Telephone: 0808 800 2222
- WhatsApp: 07441 444125