For everyone with an interest in disability in Somerset
USEFUL LINKSSomerset DirectCommunity Services for AdultsTel: 0845 345 9133Text: 07781 482 858 Information, 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. SignpostsTel: 0800 317 220 (or text/email as above)Somerset’s health, disability and community care information service. |
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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 Senior citizens Information and benefit advice Help for older/disabled people on low incomes www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset/communityliving/popp/index.cfm partnerships for older people 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 www.somerset.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies Somerset County Council social care services for children A charity offering local advice on services for disabled children and young people. 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 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 Equipment 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. Leisure and Learning Learning opportunities throughout Somerset. Information on library services in Somerset. Online resources. A community of visually impaired Christians www.somersetarts.com/simplecfm?mainCat=disabilty Arts projects and opportunities in Somerset Learning difficulties British Institute of Learning Disabilities Eye care and vision information for people with learning difficulties Mental health Local information and advice on mental health issues Arts opportunities for Somerset residents affected by mental distress Health Health and hospital information from the National Health Service. British Heart Foundation: living with a cardiac condition Sensory disabilities Support for deaf and hard of hearing people Support for blind and partially sighted people National Deaf Children’s Society A community of visually impaired Christians ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help and Advice Government-run website featuring information on all public services, including disability and benefits information. www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset/socialservices/pi/apcs/ Downloadable information from Somerset County Council on adult social care including home support services and disability equipment advice. Government-funded website offering information and advice on consumer/trading standards issues. Citizens Advice Bureaux Advice on making a benefit claim. Job vacancies. Information from police, local updates and crime/safety advice. Information for people new to living and working in Somerset. www.somersetgateway.somerset.gov.uk/ A database of local organisations, clubs, societies and self-help groups. A organisation that canvasses local disabled people for their views on access with a view to improving services in Somerset. 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. Holiday
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