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Councils
The elected local council for the town of St Neots, responsible for representing residents and managing local services, community spaces, events, and town initiatives.
The local authority responsible for district-level services in Huntingdonshire, including planning, housing, waste collection, environmental services, and council tax administration.
The upper-tier local authority for Cambridgeshire, responsible for county-wide services such as education, social care, highways, transport, libraries, and public health.
Advocacy
An independent local health and social care champion that gathers people’s experiences to help improve NHS and care services across Cambridgeshire.
A local charity/non-profit based in Huntingdonshire that provides information, advice, support, and advocacy for disabled people, their families, and carers
A UK disability charity that supports people with disabilities and health conditions to live independently through services like accessible housing, care, and employment support.
Education & SEND
A St Neots–based training and support organisation that helps neurodiverse young adults and those with learning difficulties develop life, work, and independence skills through supported education and vocational training.
A UK charity that provides education and therapeutic support for children and young people who cannot attend mainstream school because of bullying, trauma, mental health challenges, or other barriers.
A charity that empowers autistic and neurodivergent people through advocacy, training, and support designed to amplify lived experience and promote inclusion.
An impartial information, advice, and support service that helps children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families, understand and navigate education, health, and care processes
Mental Health
A UK charity that provides confidential emotional support to anyone experiencing distress, loneliness, or thoughts of suicide, 24 hours a day.
A national UK charity that provides free support for mental health, substance use, housing, employment, and related life challenges, helping people overcome barriers and improve their wellbeing.
A local mental health charity that supports people across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and South Lincolnshire with mental health recovery, wellbeing services, and anti-stigma advocacy.
A local wellbeing resource that connects people in Huntingdonshire with community activities, support services, and organisations that promote mental health and wellbeing.
A volunteer-led men’s mental health support group in St Neots that organizes regular group walks to give men a safe, informal space to talk, connect, and support one another while walking together.
A wellbeing network that helps residents find local mental health, wellbeing, and community support services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
A charity that supports adults with health or social care needs and provides services in Cambridgeshire including mental health carer support, wellbeing guidance, and community-based support services.
A user-led mental health charity providing free support, groups, counselling, and wellbeing services for adults struggling with mental health in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
A community support group that offers regular women-only walks in St Neots to provide friendship, connection, and a safe space for women to talk openly about life and wellbeing.
A peer-support mental health service in Cambridgeshire that supports adults who hear voices, experience visions, or have unusual sensory experiences through groups, resources, and lived-experience support.
Parent & Carer Support
A charity that supports older, vulnerable, and isolated people across Cambridgeshire by connecting them with practical help, community services, and wellbeing support.
A charity that supports families of children with additional needs, disabilities, and life-limiting conditions by providing practical help, activities, and emotional support for the whole family.
A parent carer forum that represents and supports families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by amplifying parent voices and working with local services to improve support.
A parent-led charity that supports families of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) by offering information, peer support, and advocacy across Cambridgeshire.
The NHS service supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties, with the nearest service for St Neots typically provided through Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service in Huntingdon.
Sports
Activities & Leisure
A leisure and fitness centre in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, offering facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, fitness classes, sports courts, and family activities.
A UK accessibility organisation that provides detailed guides and information about how accessible venues and public places are for disabled people, helping them plan visits with confidence.
A free Cambridgeshire healthy lifestyle support service available to people in St Neots, helping residents with things like weight management, stopping smoking, physical activity, healthy eating, and NHS health checks
A disabled access charity and review platform that helps disabled people find and share information about how accessible places are before visiting.
A charity that provides inclusive sports, activities, and social events for children and young people who use wheelchairs, helping them build confidence, friendships, and have fun through adapted sport
The public library service for Cambridgeshire, providing free access to books, digital resources, learning opportunities, community events, and local support services through its network of libraries.
A Cambridgeshire-based charity that uses sport and physical activity to improve health, wellbeing, and life opportunities for people and communities across the region.
Sight Impairment
A local charity supporting blind and partially sighted people in Huntingdonshire with advice, practical help, equipment, and social activities to help them live independently.
The UK’s leading sight loss charity, providing support, advice, and advocacy for blind and partially sighted people.
Hearing Impairment
A local charity supporting Deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing people across Cambridgeshire through advice, advocacy, communication support, and community services.
The UK’s national representative organisation led by Deaf people, working to promote the rights, culture, and language of Deaf communities, especially British Sign Language users.
Addiction & Self Harm
A UK charity that supports people with challenges including drug and alcohol dependence, mental health difficulties, homelessness, and domestic abuse to make positive life changes.
An independent mental health service user and carer network in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough that works to ensure people with lived experience help shape local mental health services.
A community mental health initiative supporting young people aged 16–25 affected by self-harm through peer support, safe spaces, and wellbeing activities.
A specialist drug and alcohol support service in Cambridgeshire that helps people reduce or overcome substance misuse through treatment, recovery planning, and ongoing support.
Wheelchair Services
And Maintenance
Ross Care is a UK company that provides NHS wheelchair services, including wheelchair assessments, repairs, maintenance, and mobility equipment for disabled people in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area, including those served from around St Neots.
The British Red Cross offers short-term wheelchair hire for approximately £22 per week (often with £30 for delivery/collection) to help with recovery, events, or travel. No GP referral is needed, and you can book online, with options for self-propelled or transit wheelchairs, usually available for 2-20 weeks
A UK specialist insurer that provides insurance products designed for disabled people, older adults, and those with mobility needs, including cover for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, adapted vehicles, and care-related support.
A UK specialist insurance provider offering tailored cover for mobility equipment, independent living, carers, and other niche personal insurance needs.
Older Person Care
The UK’s leading charity for older people, providing advice, support, services, and advocacy to help older people live well and be treated fairly in later life.
The UK’s leading dementia charity, providing support for people affected by dementia, funding research, and campaigning to improve care and understanding of the condition.
A UK charity that helps people living with dementia enjoy the outdoors through supported holidays, nature-based activities, training, and practical support for families and carers.