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

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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

Get help at home with micro-providers

Micro-providers provide very small, community based care and support services. Find a micro-provider near you or register to become one.

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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.

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.

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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

Get help at home with micro-providers

Information about local people who can provide local care and support

Somerset Lifeline

Find out about Somerset Lifeline, your Council's personal emergency alarm provider with packages costing as little as £6.90 per week

Adult Social Care information sheets

Publications and information sheets about Adult Social Care services

Preparing for adult life

Information for young people 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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Somerset Independence Plus

Somerset Independence Plus is a Home Improvement Agency service provided by Somerset Council.

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 with packages costing as little as £6.90 per week

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

Help with basic household essentials

If you have an emergency and you have no way of getting basic essentials, you may be able to get help

Somerset Household Support Fund

Household support for vulnerable families and residents struggling in the cost of living crisis

Cost of living support in Somerset

Includes help with food, information and advice, help with childcare, and help with bills

The Local Pantry Network in Somerset

Diverting surplus food to local people

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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

Hearing loss support

Information, advice and support for you, your carer and family if you have a hearing loss

Sight Loss

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

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.

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.

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.

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SLINKY – Transport on demand

This service is for for people not served by or unable to access regular transport

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

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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 by providing large amounts and regular care that continues over time

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Care and support assessment

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

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

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

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.

Information for Adult Social Care professionals

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

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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

Adult Social Care policies

Policies about the work of Adult Social Care

Learning Disabilities Partnership Board

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

Mental Capacity Act

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

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

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

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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

Getting ready for winter

Cold weather advice and guidance for the public and professionals

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