Care Services Care at Home
Care at Home
Support to live safely, comfortably and independently in your own home.
Who this service can help
Older people and adults who need extra help with everyday life but want to remain in the home they know — whether that is help after a change in circumstances, ongoing support with daily routines, or a combination of both.
What support may include
- Personal care and daily routines
- Meal preparation and support with eating and drinking
- Companionship and reassurance
- Medication prompts or support within the agreed care plan
- Light household tasks linked to wellbeing
- Support to attend appointments or access the community
- Short-term and longer-term support
How this support is personalised
Care is planned around the individual — their routines, preferences, abilities and the things that matter to them. Visit times, the tasks covered and who provides the support are agreed with you before care begins, and reviewed as needs change.
What families can expect
You can expect a written care plan, consistent carers wherever possible, records kept for every visit and a named contact for families. If anything changes, we review the plan with you rather than simply carrying on.
How the service starts
Every support plan begins with a conversation and an assessment. We listen first, agree the plan with you before care begins, and review regularly so support keeps fitting the person. See how arranging care works.
Available across Somerset — see Areas We Cover for detail.
Need to talk through what support might be right?
If you'd like to talk through whether care at home could help someone you know, our care team is ready to listen.