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Blackdown Support Group

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The Blackdown Support Group is a local charity established in 1991 and linked to the Blackdown GP Practice. We cover the Blackdown Hills, a rural area which stretches across the county border between Somerset and Devon.

We offer practical and social Volunteer-led support to anyone in need in our area - this support includes community transport, social groups, home visiting, footcare, bereavement and carer support, help with form filling, wheelchair loans and advice about other services.

 

Our aims are to reduce social isolation, facilitate access to services and improve quality of life for people experiencing the effects of loneliness, financial difficulty, old age or ill health, whether mental or physical.

 

When access to activities and services is improved, health, well-being and feelings of connection and confidence are also improved. The Blackdown Support Group enables people to get around more easily, to make and meet friends and to feel they are cared for.

 

During the Covid-19 pandemic we have also provided voluntary neighbourhood assistance with shopping and prescription deliveries, errands, telephone befriending and voluntary support at our local vaccine clinics.

 

We have Volunteers located in the Parishes of Culmstock, Hemyock, Clayhidon, Dunkeswell, Upottery, Sheldon, Uffculme and Kentisbeare in Devon and Churchstanton, Buckland St Mary, Otterford and Bishopswood in Somerset. Volunteers are sometimes able to travel to other Parishes on the edges of our usual catchment area. Anyone who lives in the Blackdown Hills can contact us for advice and support.

 

The Blackdown Support Group is a local charity established in 1991 and linked to the Blackdown GP Practice. We cover the Blackdown Hills, a rural area which stretches across the county border between Somerset and Devon. We offer practical and social Volunteer-led support to anyone in need in our area - this support includes community transport, social groups, home visiting, footcare, bereavement and carer support, help with form filling, wheelchair loans and advice about other...

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Listing - Volunteer Community Transport Service for residents of the Blackdown Hills

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
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Volunteer drivers transport passengers from their local communities to medical or social appointments with GP Practices, acute or community ... Read more
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • Passengers pay 50p per mile plus a £1 booking fee direct to the driver in cash. Journeys under 4 miles are charged at a flat £2.
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Listing - Wheelchair Accessible transport for residents of the Blackdown Hills

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
    •  
Wheelchair accessible vehicle available for hire as self drive, or with a trained volunteer driver. Can be used for transport to medical appointments ... Read more
  • Every week
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • 50p per mile for total journey distance from collection to return point. Additional donation can be made for wheelchair loan.
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Listing - Wheelchair Loan

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
    •  
We have a selection of wheelchairs available to the public on short term loans, perhaps after a spell in hospital or if you would like to take a ... Read more
  • Every week
    • Mon
    • Tue
    • Wed
    • Thu
    • Fri
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • Voluntary Donation - Suggested amount £10.00
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Listing - Lunch Clubs

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
    •  
We provide regular low-cost lunches in various villages in the local area on a monthly basis. Come and meet or make friends and treat yourself to a ... Read more
  • Every month
    • Mon
    • Tue
    • Wed
    • Thu
    • Fri
  • Variable
  • 32 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • The cost of attending one of our lunch clubs varies depending on the venue. For further information, please contact the Blackdown Support Group.
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Listing - Dunkeswell Coffee Morning

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
    •  
We meet at 10.30am until 11.30am on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Throgmorton Hall in Dunkeswell, and offer tea, coffee and biscuits with a ... Read more
  • Every month
    • Wed
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
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Listing - Befriending

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
    •  
One of the most common issues with living in a rural community is loneliness, especially for those who find it difficult to leave the house. ... Read more
  • Every week
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • FREE
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Listing - Time For You - Sitting Service

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
    •  
The Blackdown Support Group are a provider of Time for You, a sitting service funded by Devon County Council which involves a volunteer sitting with ... Read more
  • Every week
    • Mon
    • Tue
    • Wed
    • Thu
    • Fri
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • £5.00 / Hour (Registered Carers may be eligible for funding)
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Listing - Form Filling & Benefits Advice

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
    •  
You may be eligible for financial support to help with the cost of care, or you may find form filling difficult or daunting. Blackdown Support Group ... Read more
  • Every week
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • FREE
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Listing - Footcare

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
    •  
We don’t underestimate the difference this invaluable service can make to our clients. It is absolutely critical for maintaining their comfort, ... Read more
  • Every week
    • Mon
    • Tue
    • Wed
    • Thu
    • Fri
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • £5.00 per session
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Listing - Bereavement Support

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
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The Blackdown Support Group run regular peer support groups as well as one to one telephone support for those experiencing bereavement. No one can ... Read more
  • Every month
    • Wed
    • Thu
    • Fri
  • Variable
  • 208 days remaining
  • No disabled access
  • FREE
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Volunteering opportunity - Community Volunteer - Blackdown Hills

Blackdown Support Group
  • Mid Devon
  • East Devon
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We offer a range of flexible volunteering opportunities which provide social and practical assistance to people resident in the Blackdown Hills area. ... Read more
  • Variable
  • 60 days remaining
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