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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.
Frome Families for the Future – Green & Healthy Frome
Local parents supporting climate action and wellbeing through family activities.
Parent & Family Support Advisor
School-based support for parents with everyday challenges.
School Nurses in Somerset
Public health nurses for children aged 5 to 19. 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 4–18 from low-income families or 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.
Baby Connections - Frome
Baby Connections offers free community support for anyone feeding a baby. It provides help with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning and sleep. Sessions are led by trained breastfeeding and sleep support staff. Everyone is welcome, including partners.
Drop‑in: Fridays, 10 am to 11:30 am at The Key Centre, Feltham Lane
Frome Birth Talk
Free and low-cost counselling for anyone who is pregnant, has had a baby in the last 2 years, or has experienced baby loss.
Also weekly and monthly groups- see Frome Birth Talk website for details.
FIND – Family Information Network Directory
A local Frome directory to help families find up-to-date information and services in one place.
Fair Frome – Baby Basics Bank
Provides essential items for families, including nappies, formula, baby food, furniture and equipment.
Health Visiting Team
Supports families with children under 5. Offers advice on health, development and parenting.
Chat Health Text Service: 07480 635 514
Healthy Little Ones
Free drop-in group for children aged 0–5 and their carers. Includes play, infant feeding support, self-weighing, and health advice.
La Leche Breastfeeding Support Group – Frome
Friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onwards. Meetings held in homes around Frome and nearby villages.
Contact Veryan Conn 07794 678802
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Offers support, advice and local networks for parents. Weekly emails tailored to your pregnancy or baby’s age. Also providing services within Mendip.
Tiny Hearts - Frome
Free play sessions and refreshments for under 5s and their carers. The Good Heart Café, 7 Palmer Street, Frome.
Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am to 11 am
Frome Baby Link
One to one support for Frome parents under 25 in Frome and the surrounding villages.
Led by Alice Caudle and Geraldine Fowler from Baby Connections. Flexible support in person, via telephone or text.
Connect by WhatsApp by sending the word ‘Link’ to 07834 285391
Small Steps - from Purple Elephant
Free early years service provided by local charity Purple Elephant. Contact Sarah Hynds 07598 462768
- Wednesday 9:30 am to 11 am at The Key Centre, Feltham Lane
- Thursday 12:30 pm to 2 pm, Vallis First school (by referral/ invitation)
Baby Boogie at Frome Library
Stories and rhymes for children up to 12 months. A free, fun session to share with your baby and meet other new parents.
Tuesday 11 am to 11:30 am
Toddler Time at Frome Library
Songs and a story for children aged 1 to 3. Free.
Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 10:30 am.
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, contact NSPCC for advice and support.
Contact: For Families with Disabled Children
Guidance and information for families of children with disabilities.
Cleft Lip and Palate Association
Support for people born with a cleft and their families.
Family Lives
Free, confidential support for families via helpline, WhatsApp, and live chat. WhatsApp: 07441 444125
Gingerbread – Support for Single Parents
Provides advice, information and a support network for single parents.