Health, safety and wellbeing

Public Health – what we do

Focuses on reducing health inequalities and increasing life expectancy in Somerset

Somerset’s Health and Wellbeing Advisory Network

Promoting the work of Somerset’s Health and Wellbeing Board to improve the lives of our residents

Dementia

Supporting dementia groups to make Somerset dementia friendly

Drugs and alcohol services

Help and support for anyone concerned about drugs or alcohol

Radiation emergencies

Precautions and public health advice on radiation emergencies

Somerset’s Sustainability and Transformation Plan

Why we need to change the way health and social care services are structured and delivered to meet the future needs of the people of Somerset

Somerset Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership (Committee in common)

Setting the priorities for health and wellbeing in Somerset

NHS National opt-out programme

You can make choices over the use of your confidential data

NHS Health Check

The NHS Health Check programme helps people to stay healthy for longer

Somerset Positive about Breastfeeding

Information, advice and support with infant feeding and health and wellbeing in Somerset

Sexual health

Advice and support in relation to sexual health

Getting ready for winter

Cold weather advice and guidance for the public and professionals

Public health for children and young people

Includes sexual health, healthy weight and preventing substance misuse

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

Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership

The Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership website

Disability Hate Crimes

Crimes against disabled people because they are disabled

Safeguarding

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

Prevent in Somerset

Part of the United Kingdom's counter-terrorism strategy

Hate crimes and hate incidents

Information about hate crime and how to report it

Prevent Private Venue Hire and Booking Policy

Our aim is to provide a welcoming and secure environment, while safeguarding our community

Town centre safety and young people

Recognising and responding to situations to stay safe while visiting a town centre

Household fire safety

Information and guidance on fire safety in the home, and how to manage household risks

Community Safety

Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour to keep Somerset safe

Domestic abuse 

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

Report anti-social behaviour

Protecting the community from anti-social behaviour

Anti-social Behaviour Case Reviews (Community Trigger)

The right for victims of anti-social behaviour to request a review of their case

Somerset and Knife Crime

If you have information about knife crime in your area and you are nervous about going to the police, phone Crimestoppers

Community protection

Working to reduce crime, disorder and the fear of crime for a safer environment across Somerset

County Lines

Spotting the signs of gangs and organised criminal networks involved in illegal drugs

Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

The process that the Police, Probation and Prison Services use to work with other agencies

Together Teams in Somerset

Joining together as a community to help residents in Somerset

Together Team partnership organisations

List of partners we work with in the Together Team partnership

Financial Hardship Support

If you are having financial difficulties, we may be able to help you

Food banks

Information on food banks in Somerset, for people in need of emergency food, or who want to make a food donation.

Modern-Day Slavery

Human Trafficking is a crime and a form of Modern-Day Slavery

CCTV – Closed circuit television

Using CCTV cameras to keep Somerset safe

Equality advocacy and advice

Help and support if you feel you are being discriminated against or you are a victim of crime or anti-social behaviour

Preparing for emergencies

Information and leaflets with advice on how you can prepare before, during and after emergencies

Place of Safety

A scheme with a number of emergency and evacuation venues across Somerset

Safer Somerset Partnership

Working to tackle crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour, and to reduce re-offending to make our communities feel safe and be safe

Safer Somerset Business Partnership

Information on fighting crime with the Safer Somerset Business Partnership

Healthy Somerset

Public Health portal for Somerset

Running routes

Information on marked 3-2-1 running and jogging routes across South Somerset

Yeovil District Hospital’s Health and Wellbeing Hub

Advice and support available from the Health and Wellbeing Hub

Walking for health and fitness

Walking regularly will make you healthier including improving the health of your heart and mind

Mental health and wellbeing

Advice and guidance on mental health and emotional wellbeing

The Local Pantry Network in Somerset

Diverting surplus food to local people

Refugee resettlement in Somerset

Support for refugee resettlement in Somerset and how you can help

Ukraine donations – what you can do to help

How you can support people who have been forced to flee their homes because of the invasion

Information for Ukrainian guests

Support and guidance and what to expect when you arrive in Somerset

Somerset stands with Ukraine

How Somerset is helping refugees and answers to some of your questions

Ukraine – information for sponsors

Important information for sponsors including your responsibilities and how you can support your guests

Ukraine – Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

Information on the process and what is needed

Ukraine – useful national and local information

Find the latest national and local information, advice and events

Home Office accommodation for people seeking asylum

Information about people seeking asylum in Somerset

Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

Apply to extend your stay in the UK for a further 18 months after your Homes for Ukraine, or other valid Ukrainian visa expires

Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Register your interest in sponsoring a family

Healthy workplaces

We help reduce sickness absence by supporting people to be happy and healthy

Small business health protection advice

Information about tools to help you with your business health and safety

Smokefree Somerset for Businesses

Rules and guidance on the Smokefree legislation for businesses

Gas safety in your business

Gas engineers must be on the Gas safety Register by law

Workplace Accident Notification

Guidance on reporting an accident at the workplace

Complain about health and safety

How to contact us if you have a health and safety complaint

Health and safety for businesses

Health and Safety advice to keep you, your employees, and others safe within the workplace