Local Support

Harry’s Hydro – Frome

Harry’s Hydro is a hydrotherapy pool offering individual-led sessions and group exercise classes. 
 

Visit Harry's Hydro website

Live Well with Pain Course – Frome

A six-week course to help people living with persistent pain. Learn more about your condition and gain confidence in managing your health. Held at Frome Medical Practice.

Visit our Live Well with Pain page 

Mojo Moves – Frome

Dance and exercise classes to support physical and mental health. Includes free online seated sessions for people with long-term conditions like MS, arthritis, and chronic fatigue.

Visit Mojo Moves website

M.E. and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Group – Frome

A friendly monthly support group for people affected by M.E. and chronic fatigue.

01373 454418

Visit The ME Assocation website

Bath Centre for Fatigue Services

Specialist support for adults with long-term fatigue, including M.E., cancer-related fatigue, and conditions like MS.

Visit RUH website

Long-Term Condition Support Group – Frome

A peer support group for people with long-term conditions like fibromyalgia. First Thursday of each month, 10:30am to 12:30pm. held in the boardroom at Frome medical practice.

Visit Health Connections website

Pain Café – Frome

A peer support group for people living with persistent pain. Last Friday of each month, 11:30am to 1pm - Education Room, Frome Medical Practice.

Visit Health Connections Frome

HOPE Programme – Online Courses

Free online courses to help people build confidence, meet peers, and learn new ways to cope with health challenges.

Visit HOPE Programme website

Somerset Community Pain Service

Offers resources like leaflets, videos, and tools to help manage pain. The service is by referral, but the website is open to everyone.

Visit NHS Somerset website

NHS Somerset Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E. Service

Provides information and signposting for people with chronic fatigue syndrome or post-viral fatigue. This site also explains referrals to NHS CFS/M.E. services. 

Visit NHS Somerset website

Wildcat Community Sauna – Frome

Offers sauna and cold bath sessions known as contrast therapy, which may help with circulation, joint pain, and stress.

Visit Wildcat Sauna website

National Support

ESCAPE-pain – Online Programme

A free online programme for people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Includes 12 sessions over six weeks combining education and exercise.

Visit ESCAPE-pain website 

Pain Concern Helpline

Offers support and information for people living with pain.

0300 123 0789

Visit Pain Concern website

Arthritis UK Helpline

Free, confidential advice for people with arthritis and related conditions.

0800 5200 520

Visit Arthritis UK website

Flippin’ Pain

Resources to help you understand pain and take steps toward recovery.

Visit Flippin' Pain website

NHS Pain

Advice and support for managing pain. 

Visit NHS website

Arthritis Action

Offers practical support and lifestyle advice for people with arthritis.

Visit Arthriris Action website

NRAS HealthUnlocked – Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

An online community for people with rheumatoid arthritis to share experiences and get support.

Visit HealthUnlocked website

Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis UK 

Offering support, raising awareness and promoting research. For those affected by polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Visit PMR AND GCA website

SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity 

Provides support for individuals facing physical or emotional challenges, including addiction, relationship breakdown, debt, homelessness, post-traumatic stress, depression, and disability.

0800 260 6780 

Visit SSAFA website