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Social Isolation
Local Support
Talking Bench – Frome
Facilitated by Health Connections, the Talking Bench is a chance to meet a Health Connector face-to-face, find out about local support, and connect with others. Look for the Talking Bench flag outside Frome Library.
Every Friday 11:30 am to midday outside Frome Library.
Talking Café – Frome
Talking cafés are a place to meet new people, make friends and chat to a Health Connector about activities, support groups and services in your community.
Every Monday 10 am to 11:30 am at Cheese and Grain, Justice Lane
Every Thursday 1 pm to 2:30 pm, Coffee#1, 15-16 Westway Centre
Frome Postcard Project
Facilitated by Health Connections Frome, this project helps people feel connected by sending and receiving handwritten postcards. It’s ideal for those who are housebound or find socialising difficult. Anyone can refer themselves to receive a postcard, and volunteer opportunities are available.
Frome Women's Institute (WI)
A social group for women of all ages who enjoy a varied programme of monthly meetings.
Dogs For Health – Frome
Dogs for Health works with volunteers and professionals to support mental health and wellbeing. Their therapy dogs help reduce stress, anxiety, and social isolation, offering comfort and connection.
Frome Community Choir
Friendly and inclusive choir where a cappella songs are taught by ear.
Everyone Needs Pockets
Weaving together a new neighbourhood-scale clothing and textile culture to nurture and restore the health of our community and the planet.
Frome Men & Women's Shed
A welcoming space to make, mend, and learn new skills. People can work on personal or community projects, share knowledge, and meet others. Everyone is welcome—whether to get hands-on or simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat.
Super Roots
Combining wild, inclusive & DIY spirit of adventure play with the Forest School love for all things wild. Empowering children through outdoor education is a lifelong resource to return to, benefiting physical, social & mental health.
The Pod Charity
Creating a safe haven for Children, Young People and Adults, opportunities for fun, friendship and community involvement – a sense of belonging.
YMCA – Youth Work
Supports young people aged 10–19 (up to 25 with Special Educational Needs). Provides safe spaces through youth clubs, Young Carers groups, projects, and outreach across Mendip and South Somerset.
The Good Heart Café
A volunteer-led community café and space that promotes kindness to support health, happiness, and reduce loneliness in Frome.
BANDs (Bath Autism and NeuroDiversity spectrums)
Social groups for anyone over 16, including Café Groups, Cinema Groups, Pub Groups, Quiz teams, and day trips.
KeyRing – South West Services
Provides individual support and group meet ups for people who have a learning disability, autism or need support with their mental health.
MHA Communities Mendip & District
Supports older people to stay independent and live well. Offers social groups, activities, outings, befriending, interest groups, and signposting to help people stay connected in their community.
Age UK Somerset
Supports older people to feel less lonely, more supported, and listened to. Offers conversations and practical help to improve quality of life.
Chatty Café – Frome
A social enterprise tackling loneliness through face-to-face meetups at Chatter & Natter tables in venues across the UK incuding Frome.
Volunteer opportunities are available.
Frome and District Friendship / Day Centre
Social days at Frome Assembly Rooms: Mondays 11 am to 3:30pm (includes lunch and entertainment) and Thursdays 11 am to 1:30pm.
07974 702642 Pete Dayman-Johns
National Support
The Silver Line
Offers anyone aged 55 or over the chance to chat, access support, or enjoy a friendly conversation. Lines are open 24/7, every day of the year.
Befriending Directory
Helps you find a befriending service that suits your needs. Options include in-person, telephone, and online befriending for local or national communities. Information may not always be up to date.
Building Connections — NSPCC
An online text befriending service for young people aged 9 to 19. Empowering them to find a way through loneliness over 11 weekly sessions, with the support of a trained befriender.
Reengage
Reducing loneliness in later life by providing vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.