Young Somerset

15/06/2026

✨ Thrive, Not Just Survive: Free Webinars to Support Your Child and Family this July-September from the Somerset MHST. ✨

Whether you're looking for ways to keep the summer positive, boost your child’s confidence, or prepare for a smooth return to school, Somerset MHST has got you covered:

☀️ Surviving and Thriving Over the Summer Holidays
Practical tips to keep routines manageable, reduce stress, and make the most of family time.
💪 Boosting Self-Esteem & Resilience
Learn how to nurture your child’s confidence, build their strengths, and support them through challenges.
🎒 Back to School: Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child
Understanding, supportive strategies to help your child feel prepared, calm and confident for the new term.

These sessions are supportive, down-to-earth and full of ideas you can actually use – with time to reflect and feel reassured that you’re not alone.

👉 Perfect for parents and carers of children of all ages
👉 Delivered online – join from home
👉 Friendly, inclusive and practical

📅 Find out more & book your place: https://canva.link/mhstsummer2026.

12/06/2026

We've had such a wonderful day at the Somerset Business Expo today! 💙💚 Thank you so much to everyone who came to see us and learn about how they can support the work we do.

Many congratulations to Jamie Harper from Brown & Brown who was the winner of our Dino building competitions, beating Shelly Mullen into an admirable second place. 🦖

12/06/2026

We're set up and ready to go at the The Somerset Business Expo! 💙💚 Please pop by and see us on Stand 14, we have a challenge for you... Can you build a dinosaur quicker than our CEO and Head of Service? 🦖 There's only one way to find out. See you soon!

Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce

11/06/2026

It's been a busy day for the Young Somerset team so far at the Glastonbury Jobs Fair with Job Fairs South West. 💙💚 Really lovely and busy and lots of great conversations being had, thank you to everyone who has come to see us so far.

10/06/2026

Siobhan and Gemma had a wonderful time representing the Young Somerset team at the recent Pride of Somerset Youth Awards! 🎉We were delighted to sponsor the Charity/Volunteer Hero Award and award the big prize to Theodore who committed to picking a sack of rubbish everyday in Wiveliscombe for 100 days. 💙💚

This award is designed to honour and celebrate the selfless young individuals or groups who have dedicated time, effort, and heart to helping others in charitable or volunteer work, and Theo is certainly a worthy winner! 🤲

Huge congratulations to all involved in a wonderful and celebratory event; the future of Somerset is in good hands!

10/06/2026

Tomorrow! 🌿 Supporting your child's big feelings, with Somerset MHST. 💙💚

This session is suitable for parents of children of all ages and will offer practical strategies you can use at home straight away.

✨ Feel more confident in supporting your child to thrive emotionally.
💬 Better understand your child’s emotional world
🧠 Build their emotional resilience
🤝 Respond calmly and confidently in tricky moments

📅 Thursday 11th June 2026 13:00-14:30 Register here: bit.ly/Feelings11thJune

📍 Online – free to join

👉 For more information: bit.ly/Summerterm2026.

09/06/2026

There is still time for you to book your spot to attend our upcoming AGM on Thursday 25th June! 💙💚 During the AGM you will have the opportunity to hear from the Young Somerset team about exciting developments and a look back on the successes of the last 12 months.

If you would be interested in attending please follow the link here to register your place - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PpVTANNHeEeRXaotyyR0v4eprKYmcPVMg3-tF3A_8DdUQVEzSU01STE5MVNIOEY5NkJRVkJRMktZOS4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawSVI_ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxeGtENDBnMUthaWdaUDVCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsY1PSBM3-rD0_aS3rcUc4cq9CxfW7FPlZ7i5YolHHspwmRFBGdOreMsXo2j_aem__xjLzyp4n6Orie7xemGdYw. We'll see you there!

08/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating the wonderful Faith, one of our Supported Interns at Bold & Brave, who is a finalist at the upcoming Somerset Careers Awards. 🎉

Faith has been recognised in the Imagine the Possibilities: Supported Employee of the Year Category 2026 for her workplace contributions, sustainable progress and overcoming barriers showing both resilience and initiative throughout the internship programme. 💙💚

Good luck Faith, we're all cheering you on!

Somerset Education Business Partnership

07/06/2026

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Eating disorders can feel overwhelming at times, but you are not alone. Twice a week, SWEDA, Mind in Somerset and Open Mental Health offer a free, confidential helpline for those affected and their families.

If you or a loved one need support please call us on 0300 330 5464. The helpline is open every Tuesday from 8pm until 11pm and every Sunday from 11am until 2pm and offers free, impartial, confidential advice.

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You can also learn more on our blog: bit.ly/ed-support-somerset

04/06/2026

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