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Carer centres and services Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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About

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the NHS provider of mental health services in Somerset. Its goals are independence, recovery and social inclusion for the people who use its services. The Trust provides safe, excellent, innovative and user-responsive services in partnership with clients, their families, carers and other agencies.

Opening times

9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Access

Buildings have disabled access/hearing loops

Target group

Carers only

Further information

Carers Assessment WorkersSpecialist mental health care assistant workers who assess the needs of Carers and provide them with information, advice and support.Carers Employment Support OfficerEmployment support service for carers wishing to retain or return to paid work or self employment.Education Courses for CarersProviding information and discussion on understanding mental health problems and medication, financial and legal issues, and practical and emotional aspects of caring.Carers Participation GroupAn Independent group of carers that promotes and facilitates Carer involvement in Somerset's planning and provision of mental health services.Carers GroupsProviding an opportunity to meet other carers, to exchange information about national and local services and gain support, advice and a listening ear.Carers' Information pack60 page booklet that includes information on understanding mental health illnesses, dealing with difficult behaviour, questions to ask the professionals, understanding jargon and carers' rights. Also downloadable from -www.somersetcarers.orgCarers Break SchemeCarers of adults under 65 with mental health problems, who wish to take a break, either with or without the person they care for. The break should be individually planned and have the support of the local mental health professional involved.Tel: 01749 836606

Referral method

Yes can self refer

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.