How we group our information
This page lists our information sheets. The documents are in pdf format so that you can save them or print them. They are all created in large print.
If you would like them in a different format, such as on tape or CD, or in Braille, please contact us and we will send them to you.
Our information sheets are grouped by topic to make them easier to find. The topics are:
- A. Information about Social Care
- B. Care and support at home
- C. Money matters
- D. Care homes and housing options
- F. Information for people with a Sight Loss
- G. Information for people with a Hearing Loss
In the list below, each information sheet has a code number so that it is easier for you to refer to.
If you click on the name of the information sheet you want to see, it will open for you.
B - Care and support at home
B1 Care and Support plans and personal budgets
B2 Information about your care and support review
B4 How to get good advice about equipment and adaptations
B7 Equipment to help you use the bath or shower
B9 Short-term care package to help prevent you going into hospital
C - Money matters
C1 Information for people who pay for their own care
C2 Direct Payments: An introduction
C4 Getting independent financial advice
C5 Help with paying for care and support
C6 How your personal budget contribution is worked out
D - Care homes and housing options
D2 Paying for residential care
D3 Information for people who pay for their own care home
D4 People moving into a care home who have a property
F - Information for people with sight loss
F1 Sight loss – General information
F2 Sight loss – Help with reading
G - Information for people with hearing loss
G2 Deafness and hearing loss – Methods of communication
G3 Deafness and hearing loss – Your rights
G4 Deafness and hearing loss – Employment
G5 Deafness and hearing loss – Leisure, holidays and travel
More information
You can find more information to help you in our Adult Social Care section
The Somerset Community Connect website also has lots of information about equipment, community support and services.