Care and support for adults

Includes adult social care, information for carers and help to live at home

Report an adult at risk

If you are a vulnerable adult and would like our help, or if you know of someone who is, let us know

Report an adult at risk

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Where to start with care and support

Whether you need help with daily activities, managing a health condition, or support for a loved one, there are lots of options to explore.

Support to help you live independently

Living independently is a goal that many people strive for. Find information that could help you achieve this.

Help with travel and transport

Part of leading an independent life at home is being able to get out and about when you need to.

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Your Adult Social Care journey

Guidance on where to start and what to expect when seeking support with adult social care

Finding your own care and support

Find the right support to help you stay in your home

Somerset Lifeline

Find out about Somerset Lifeline, your Council's personal emergency alarm provider

Get help at home with micro-providers

Information about local people who can provide local care and support

Care and support assessment

A care assessment helps us to understand your support and care needs

Adult Social Care information sheets

Publications and information sheets about Adult Social Care services

Preparing for adult life

Information for young people with additional needs on the journey to adult life

Care support, advice and guidance

What we can do and how to contact us

Social Care advocacy

Understanding the care and support system can often be daunting, especially if you have no one you can talk things through with

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Disabled Facilities Grant – Help to adapt your home

If you are disabled, you may be able to get a Disabled Facilities Grant to adapt your home

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Support for Somerset residents who need urgent help with essential living costs

Cost of living support in Somerset

If you need help with food, energy bills, housing costs, debt, or other everyday expenses, support is available across Somerset.

Equipment to help you

Advice and information about equipment that can help you stay independent

Somerset Lifeline

Find out about Somerset Lifeline, your Council's personal emergency alarm provider

Home care and support

Advice and information that can help people to live their lives as independently as possible

Learning disabilities

Information for people with a learning disability and about the Shared Lives Scheme

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Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Information about disabled parking badges and how to apply for one

Community transport in Somerset

A service for people who do not have access to public transport and are without access to suitable alternative transport

Connect Somerset – Mobility Scheme information

A way for you to enjoy more freedom and independence

Connect Somerset – Getting out and about

Part of leading an independent life at home is being able to get out and about when you need to

Keeping fit and well

Maintaining your physical and mental well-being is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life. Find out what you can do that might help.

Somerset Lifeline

Find out about Somerset Lifeline, your Council's personal emergency alarm provider

Caring for someone

You are a carer if you give up time without pay to look after a family member, friend, or neighbour who is ill or frail.

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Health, safety and wellbeing

Includes community safety and support, health checks, campaigns and mental health support

Healthy Somerset

Public Health portal for Somerset

Falls prevention and support

Help and advice to stay healthy and prevent falls

Help to prevent you going into hospital

The NHS and Social Care Services work together to help prevent people being admitted to hospital

Help after a stay in hospital

Services that may help you or the person who cares for you following a stay in hospital

Intermediate care

Helping you stay well and get better at home

Mental health and wellbeing

Advice and guidance on mental health and emotional wellbeing

Adult social care events

Discover a variety of events, activities and support sessions for adults – helping you stay connected, supported and involved in your local community.

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Carers in Somerset

You are a carer if you give up time without pay to look after a family member, friend, or neighbour who is ill or frail

Help in caring emergencies

Help you can turn to in an emergency

Sitting service

Giving carers the opportunity to take a break with peace of mind

Carers assessments

If you are a carer, a carer's assessment is a chance to discuss your needs with us

End of life care

Information about community services and support for patients and carers

Young Carers

A young carer is someone under 18 looking after someone in their family who has a disability, long term illness, mental health or problematic substance misuse

Planning and paying for care

Planning and paying for care can be a complex process, but understanding the available options and resources can make it more manageable.

How we deliver care and support

Find out how we help adults who need extra support because they have disabilities, mental health problems, or are getting older.

Concern about an adult

If you are a vulnerable adult and would like our help, or if you know of someone who needs help let us know.

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Care and support planning

During your care and support assessment, we will talk with you about the things you would like to achieve

Financial assessment

A financial assessment works out what you should pay towards your care and support

Care and support assessment

A care assessment helps us to understand your support and care needs

Paying for your care

Information about paying for care and Capital Threshold

Help with paying for care and support

We may be able to help you pay for your care and support, find out if you are eligible

Independent financial advice

Organisations that you can either phone or arrange to visit to talk through things

Connect Somerset – Making decisions

People and organisations you can go to that will help you make difficult decisions

Direct Payments

You can choose to have a Direct Payment so that you can make your own care arrangements

Personal Budgets

The care and support we agree to help you with is worked out as a personal budget

Care homes and housing

Information about nursing homes, residential care homes and Extra Care Housing

Care and support plan monitoring and review

When it is time to assess your care and support plan, someone will get in touch

NHS Continuing Healthcare

Free care that is arranged and funded by the NHS

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The Care Act

Legislation that we follow to provide Adult Social Care services

Delivering care and support

Find out what we do and what to expect when you contact us

Social Care Community Teams

The teams provide advice and information and assessments for people living in the community

Health Interface Service

We have four Health Interface Service (HIS) teams across Somerset that support people

Learning Disabilities Partnership Board

Information about the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board and how to get involved

Local Government Assurance Peer Challenge for Adult Social Care

A Local Government Association (LGA) Assurance Peer Challenge for Adult Social Care took place in early March 2024

Mental Capacity Act

A statutory framework for people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves

Care Quality Commission Assessment process

The Health and Care Act (2022) empowers the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to assess how well all local authorities meet their duties

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Report an adult at risk

If you are a vulnerable adult and would like our help, or if you know of someone who needs help let us know

Safeguarding

Guidance on protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Domestic abuse 

Domestic abuse is a crime and should be reported - phone 999 if you are in immediate danger

Protecting adults from abuse and neglect

Information about what to do if you think someone is at risk

Thinking it? Report it

A campaign asking people to report concerns they have about a vulnerable adult

Hate crimes and hate incidents

Information about hate crime and how to report it

Hearing loss support

Help, advice and support for you, your family and anyone caring for you if you are living with hearing loss.

Information for Adult Social Care professionals

Making sure everyone can access the help they need in the community as early as they need it

Sight Loss

Equipment, societies and services for people who are blind, partially sighted or have dual sensory loss

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Talking Cafes service evaluation

A service evaluation of Talking Cafés for health and social care service users in rural and urban communities in Somerset

Connect Somerset

Working together so Somerset families and residents get the help they need and get it early

Safeguarding information for providers

A care provider needs to know about safeguarding vulnerable adults to comply with the law

Equipment to help you

There is a wide range of equipment and technology you can use at home or when you are out. Using equipment and technology can make life easier and help you stay safe and independent. It can help you move around your home, get in and out of the bath, or contact someone for help and support.

Find out about equipment that can help you stay independent.

Advice and information on equipment
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