West Somerset Healthcare

11/03/2026

is here! Share your story today on what a Fair Future for Young Carers looks like to you.

We're fighting to make Fair Futures a reality - including a Young Carers Lead in every school. Find out more about Young Carers Action Day: https://bit.ly/4swQftE

24/02/2026

10/02/2026

A new evening Talking Cafe will be starting in Minehead on Wednesday 25 February at The Beach Hotel, 6pm – 7.30pm.

This will be a monthly Talking Cafe held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Our weekly, daytime, Talking Cafe will still be running every Monday at Minehead Methodist Church, 10am – 12 noon.

If you live in the Minehead area and are feeling worried about health, finances, housing or feelings of loneliness or isolation, please pop into one of these Talking Cafes.

We host nearly 40 different Talking Cafes across Somerset. Visit our website to find out where your nearest Talking Cafe is: https://thrivesomerset.org.uk/help-advice/

10/02/2026

It's Children's Mental Health Week 💛

Helping your child look after their mental health is a skill you can teach from a young age.

Find tips on how to talk to them, signs to look out for, and support for your own wellbeing too: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/

10/02/2026

🗓️ Save the date 2026!

This year’s theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities and from 8-14 June we’ll be sharing information about building communities that make a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere.

Find out more here 👉 www.carersweek.org

10/02/2026

Do you care for a family member or friend on an unpaid basis?

Our carers groups are a great place to meet other people, share ideas and experiences, and get help and advice on your caring role. There are over 25 groups around Somerset, each slightly different and you're so welcome to come along and see if they're for you.

For a full list of all our groups, visit: https://somersetcarers.org/carers-groups/

15/01/2026

You can join our Happier, Healthier, More Active course - from the comfort of your own home!

Starting on January 27th you have your chance to join our 7 week online course designed to support weight loss and the management of long term health conditions.

Weight Loss a part of your 2026 goals? Start the right way with SASP.

Book onto your course below👇

https://www.sasp.co.uk/events/2026/01/healthy-happy-active-west-somerset-2026-online

09/01/2026