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Social Care Support Services

Checked: 23-08-2021 by Sandi Littler Next Review: 23-08-2022

Bristol & South Gloucestershire

Well Aware

Well Aware encourages user to contact organisations themselves, but are aware that everyone has different needs. They assist in breaking down the barriers to accessing services, bridging the gap that many service users feel stands between them and the services they need.

Call the team for free on 0808 808 5252

Services include:

Advice
Support
Something to do
Help around the home
Community transport

Community Transport in Bristol

There are various community transport services that can be accessed for those who find it difficult to get around using public transport.

Services in North Somerset

Care Connect & Care Navigator

Care Connect is a telephone helpline providing support and information on social care issues (social services, housing, benefits and other support) for all North Somerset residents, their families and carers.

Care Navigator Service provides free advice and support to people aged 18 years and over who are financially responsible for their social care needs.

Care Navigator Leaflet

How to get in touch

Tel: 01275 888 801
Minicom: 01275 888 805
Lines are open Monday-Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm
Email: care.connect@n-somerset.gov.uk

Community Connect

Community Connect is a service for people over 50 living in North Somerset who would like information, advice or guidance to help them stay living independently at home.

Advice North Somerset

Advice North Somerset provide advice on:

Benefits
Money & Debt
Housing
Family
Employment

Alliance –Support Services

Alliance Homes is a community based social housing provider operating in the West of England. They provide homes that are affordable in terms of rent and running costs and provide a range of care and support services to help individuals get the most out of life.

Access to advice and support is available if you care for a family member or friend. Access is free as it is funded by North Somerset Council for people over 18.

You don’t have to live in one of their homes to be able to access the support services.

Support for carers
Support to move home from hospital
Support with finances
Support for domestic abuse

Voluntary Action North Somerset

Voluntary Action North Somerset has the following mission 'to represent, develop and empower the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in North Somerset to be at the forefront of positive social change and development'.

Community Transport in North Somerset

Community transport services help people with limited mobility travel door-to-door for shopping trips, medical appointments and days out.

Most community transport operators will take patients to hospital appointments.

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