Protecting adults from abuse and neglect

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

Safeguarding information for providers

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

Safeguarding Adults Board

Working in partnership to enable adults in Somerset to live a life free from fear, harm and abuse

Safeguarding

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

Thinking it? Report it

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

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

Domestic abuse 

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

Independent financial advice

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

Adult Social Care policies

Policies about the work of Adult Social Care

Financial assessment

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

Adult Social Care information sheets

Publications and information sheets about Adult Social Care services

The Care Act

Legislation that we follow to provide Adult Social Care services

Personal Budgets

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

Direct Payments

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

Paying for your care

Information about paying for care, and help which may be available with paying for care

Social Care – what we do

What you can expect from Adult social Care

Care Quality Commission Assessment

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

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

Sitting service

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

End of life care

Information about community services and support for patients and carers

NHS Continuing Healthcare

Free care that is arranged and funded by the NHS

Help after a stay in hospital

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

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

Carers assessments

If you're a carer, a carer's assessment is a chance to discuss your needs with your local council

Young Carers

A Young Carer is someone under 18 looking after someone by providing large amounts and regular care that continues over time

Help after a stay in hospital

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

Falls prevention and support

Help and advice to stay healthy and prevent falls

Learning disabilities

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

Intermediate care

Helping you stay well and get better at home

Home care and support

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

Get help at home with micro-providers

Information about local people who can provide local support

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

Care and support assessment

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

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

Cost of living 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

Somerset Household Support Fund – Help through winter

Financial support for vulnerable households struggling to afford household essentials

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

Care homes and housing

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