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Adult Social Care arrange social care services for older people, younger people with physical disabilities and people with sensory loss. We aim to support people in their own homes in the community wherever possible. Where that is no longer possible, our aim is to ensure the availability of a good quality residential or nursing home. Services are based on the principles of promoting independence and maximising choice. Most services are purchased from the independent sector, rather than being provided in-house.
We provide support in the following areas:
- Assessment of needs
- Care planning, co-ordination and review
- Emotional and practical support
- Protection of vulnerable adults
- Care in a residential or nursing home
- Personal care at home
- Sitting Service (to provide a break for carers)
- Community meals service
- Day Services and opportunities
- Community equipment
- Adaptations to the home environment
- Support for carers
- Direct Payments
- Advice on social care, health, housing and money from Somerset Direct
- Financial assessments and benefits advice through the FAB (Financial Assessment and Benefit) Teams
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