The Filo Project is an award winning not-for-profit social enterprise offering high quality small group day care for older people who are socially isolated and are experiencing symptoms associated with early to moderate dementia.

Transport is included in the service meaning we can support even the most geographically isolated. The intimate environment is key, no client is overwhelmed by a large group. We liken the day with the Filo Project to spending a ‘day with friends’.

If you or someone you care about has had a stroke, our Somerset based service can provide practical advice, essential information and emotional support. The service is free to people of any age recovering from stroke, their carers and family members. Either you or your carer, health or social care workers or GP can refer you to the service. We visit people wherever they may be such as their own home, hospitals or care homes.

Chard and Crewkerne After Stroke Group welcomes membership from people affected by stroke. The club provides information and peer support; rehabilitation; and offers social and recreational activities including games, exercise, outings, talks and presentations by visiting speakers.
The group meets every Tuesday from 10.30am – 12.30pm. For more information contact Christine Williams.

Offers a range of exciting activities including light physical exercise, table-top games, skittles and ten-pin bowling. They also have visiting speakers and outings to the seaside and other places of interest.  Meeting Weekly on Fridays from 10am-2pm, at St. Peters Church, Coronation Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 3DY

For survivors and carers. Meets the last Thursday of the month from 7.30pm – 9pm at the Holy Trinity Church & Community Centre, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU

If you would like support from someone who has been affected by a stroke, then you can contact the Somerset Stroke Association.

Life after stroke grants provide a one off payment of up to £300 to fund vital home or personal equipment or by funding support to become active in your local community. If you are a friend or carer of a stroke survivor who would benefit from this support please visit our website or ring us to find out more information.