Somerset DirectCommunity Services for AdultsTel: 0845 345 9133Text: 07781 482 858Email: somersetdirect@somerset.gov.ukInformation, care and support for older people, carers, people with disabilities and other adults with care needs. Mobility, hearing and sight, care and support at home, care homes, benefits advice, daytime activities, blue badges, social care services, adult learning and leisure, supporting people services.
Children and Young People’s Service
Tel: 0845 345 9122 (or text/email as above) Social care services for children and families, education services.
A4e offers Somerset residents:
· Disability advocacy · Direct Payment support · Short Break support · Independent Living Fund Email: tauntonenquiries@a4e.co.uk Tel: 01823 339494
Somerset Social Care
Somerset County Council social care services for adults
www.somerset.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies Somerset County Council social care services for children
www.carehomesinsomerset.org.uk Information about moving into a care home, Somerset care homes and vacancies
A list of Somerset care homes and independent care agencies Help and Advice
Government-run website featuring information on all public services, including disability and benefits information. Disabled Living Foundation: impartial advice on disability equipment and mobility products.
Wheelchair and equipment hire. Technical aids, not available commercially, that are made by volunteers.
Advice on making a benefit claim. Job vacancies.
A charity that offers practical help and financial support to those who have served in HM Forces.
A Ministry of Defence website that offers advice to veterans (of any age), their dependents and carers. A Welfare Manager can visit housebound veterans. A organisation that canvasses local disabled people for their views on access with a view to improving services in Somerset.
Senior citizens
Information and benefit advice
Help for older/disabled people on low incomes
www.carehomesinsomerset.org.uk Information about moving into a care home, Somerset care homes and vacancies
A list of Somerset care homes and independent care agencies
Children and young people
Somerset County Council social care services for children
A national charity, based in Somerset, offering practical help to children with disabilities/special needs.
Contact a Family – a network of families and information
National Children’s Deaf Society
Carers
Somerset County Council’s information for carers
Department of Health’s information for carers
A campaigning national organisation of carers
Information about accessible accommodation, businesses, retailers and recreational facilities
Find a coastal walk to suit your ability Mental health
Local information and advice on mental health issues
Learning opportunities throughout Somerset.
Information on library services in Somerset. Online resources.
Sensory disabilities
Support for deaf and hard of hearing people
National Deaf Children’s Society
Support for blind and partially sighted people
Eye care and vision information for people with learning difficulties |
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