Practical help, home and getting about in Devon
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117 services
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Covering the wider area
Colyton Link
Providing transport to medical appointments including optician, dentist, chiropodist etc Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/colyton-link-2
CSW Ltd - formerly Careers South West
Other social media: https://twitter.com/CSW_Group CSW Group provides independent and impartial information, advice, guidance and practical help for those aged 13-19. In certain circumstances we also help those with…
Dementia Friendly Axminster
Helping to make Axminster area a Dementia Friendly community
Devon in Sight
Devon in Sight offers a range of holistic services for anyone affected by sight loss across Devon. We can provide support to people who are blind or partially sighted, their families, friends and carers. Services:…
Estuary League of Friends - Community Transport Service
Other social media: https://twitter.com/EstuaryLeague We provide tailored services and host social activities for people of all ages who require our help and assistance to live as independently as possible in their own…
Exeter Disability Transport Service - Freedom Wheels
Transport for wheelchair users and people with disabilities who use adapted vehicles. Group transport also available. Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/disability-transport-freedom
Exeter Leukaemia Fund - ELF
Other social media: https://twitter.com/elfcharity Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) is a registered charity providing vital support to patients with blood cancer and other disorders, who attend the Haematology Centre at the…
Exmouth Community Car Service
Exmouth Community Car Service makes life easier for those who have difficulty keeping appointments at Hospitals, Health Centres, Dentists, Opticians, Chiropodists and for those who are frail and need to make journeys…
Foodbanks - The Trussell Trust
Other social media: https://twitter.com/trusselltrust The Trussell Trust partners with local communities to help stop UK hunger.Our network of more than 1,300 food bank centres in the UK provide a minimum of three days’…
Friends of Heavitree Health Centre
Volunteer league of friends group providing services and activities for the patients of the Heavitree Health Centre. Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/friends-heavitree-centre
Hikmat Devon CiC - BME led services
Other social media: https://twitter.com/HikmatDevon SERVICE DISSOLVEDHikmat Devon, is a user-led co-operative that works with members of the Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities across Devon. We work to promote…
Home-Start Exeter and East Devon
Facebook page: X: A local family support charity offering personalised support for parents with young children, through trained volunteers. One-to-one befriending and mentoring to families experiencing difficulties.…
Intercom Trust - Services for LGBT people
Other social media: https://twitter.com/IntercomTrust Intercom Trust is a community-led charity that aims to build a South West region where people are treated with respect, celebrated, and where vibrant LGBT+…
Kilmington Baptist Church
Gather as a family every Sunday at 10:30am, at the Beacon in Kilmington. Age appropriate groups for children of all ages during the service, where our young people can learn and have fun with their peers. Numerous…
Living with Dementia
A website providing information, advice and support for people living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia. Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/livingwithdementia
Macular Society
For sufferers of macular degeneration Local Axminster group Friday 10.30-12.30
Mrs Hopson-Hill - Axe Valley and West Dorset Ring and Ride
Disabled/mobility impaired, elderly and anyone with no access to or unable to use public transport. Register to use this service. Tail lift mini buses £5/£6. For elderly or people unable to mobilise well or use public…
Ottery Help Scheme
Volunteer drivers (with Enhanced DBS checks) to take clients to and from medical appointments, visit friends and relatives in hospital or residential homes and any other appointments related to health and well-being in…
PALS - Patient Advice and Liaision Team, South Devon and Torbay
Other social media: https://twitter.com/torbaysdevonnhs Available for patients, their families or carers. If you have been unable to resolve a problem by speaking with the healthcare staff directly involved, we can help…
Pippins Community Centre
- Activities and contact details
Community Hub, Room Hire & Venue Hire – Pippins host many community groups and activities. Venue hire: https://pippinscommunitycentre.co.uk/room_hire/
- Activities and contact details
Community Hub, Room Hire & Venue Hire. Facebook Page: EVENTS AT THE COMMUNITY CAFE Confidential space Tuesdays between 9am – 4pm Axminster Memory Cafe 2nd Monday of the Month, 2-4pm eg 8th Jan / 12th Feb / 11th March A…
- Activities and contact details
Relate (Devon and Cornwall) - Exeter F2F Service
Other social media: https://twitter.com/Relate_charity Services offered:- Children's Counselling- Online and Telephone Counselling- Relationship Counselling- Sex Therapy- Training and Education- Young People's…
Silverton Link Up
Transport for Wyndham House Surgery patients Source: https://www.devonservices.org.uk/service/silverton-link-up
Sovereign Housing
Housing Association based in Exeter.You can call us on 0300 5000 926 * and our Contact Centre is open between 8am and 6pm weekdays. Outside of these times our Out of Hours team is available for emergencies.If you are a…
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE)
X: https://twitter.com/weare_safe Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) works as part of a multi-agency strategy, to end domestic violence in Exeter, East and Mid Devon. SAFE continues to work collaboratively with other…
The Living Tree
We are a self-help support group for people who have experienced cancer and for their families/carers. Our group is based in Bridport and is open to any cancer patients from West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset.…
Trip Befriending Service
Ring & Ride <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-ring-ride/> Easy access transport for regular shopping trips and day outings. TRIP Cars <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-cars/> Transportation to medical appointments.…
TRIP - Community Car Schemes
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TRIPHoniton/ X: https://twitter.com/tripoffice TRIP provides administration for voluntary car services covering the Honiton district, the Seaton and Lyme Regis areas, Budleigh…
Wishing Well - Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre
Wishing Well, which is a social group meeting on an ad hoc basis. If you would like to be put in touch with Wishing Well please contact Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre. Community Complementary Therapy and Holistic…
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AbilityNet
AbilityNet's friendly technology volunteers provide free IT (information technology) support to older people and disabled people of any age, anywhere in the UK. Every volunteer is disclosure-checked and can help with…