Who Can Help You
- Call Somerset Direct 0300 123 2224 to arrange a Carers assessment, it's free to do and simply assesses what support (practical and financial) you may be entitled to.
- Let your GP Practice know you are a Carer. It means you can access healthcare benefits for free, such as an annual flu jab.
- Register with us at Somerset Carers - here for you at ANY and EVERY stage of your caring journey - just call us on 0800 31 68 600.
Not sure if you are classed as a Carer? No problem, give us a quick call and we can help.
Below are details of the services in Somerset designed to help YOU as a Carer (quick links on the right).
Somerset Carers: Village Agent support
CCS Village Agents are the small army of professionals delivering support to individuals for Somerset Carers.
Like Somerset Carers, CCS Village Agents are managed by the Community Council for Somerset, a charity dedicated to helping people, place and enterprise to help Somerset THRIVE!
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Somerset Foundation Trust for Mental Health Carers
If you care for someone with a mental health condition, (this may be the crisis team, community mental health services or the memory assessment service) you are able to get a Carers assessment and support from Somerset Foundation Trusts Carers service.
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Carers Groups
Spark Somerset coordinates Carers groups across Somerset both in-person and online. Join online forums or groups around subjects that interest you such as gardening, art and music can provide welcome relief for Carers and a chance to connect to others with shared interests and shared experiences.
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Micro-Providers
Small, community-based care and support services that provide personal, flexible and responsive support and care give local people more choice and control over the support they get and offer an alternative to more traditional services.
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Open Mental Health Carers
Support and services if you are supporting someone experiencing difficulties with their mental health. This could be a loved one, friend or family member.
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Young Carers under 18 years old
Somerset County Council provides support, advice and respite breaks for children and young people under 18 who have substantial caring responsibilities at home.
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Parent Carers
Our Village Agents support all adult Carers (over 18 years old) and that includes Parent Carers.
In addition there is the Somerset Parent Carer forum who help parents who have children with a physical or mental health disability.