Adult Social Care in Somerset supports adults of a working age and older people who have disabilities, mental health problems, a sensory loss or general frailty. The aim is to actively promote independence and choice. The service helps people to live in their own homes for as long as possible, and when this is no longer possible, to choose a suitable care home.
Adult Social Care in Somerset provides support in the following areas:
In 2013/14, the net expenditure in relation to Adult Social Care in Somerset was £133million, equating to 40% of Somerset County Council’s total expenditure. During the year those receiving care paid a total of £23 million towards the cost of their care (based on their ability to pay according
to nationally agreed financial assessment criteria).
During 2015/16:-
During 2013/14:
The following are anticipated due to changing population demographics, declining County Council budgets, and the requirements of the Care Act 2014:
The above are taken from Somerset's Adult Social Care 'Local Account'. The Local Account presents an ongoing picture of local services, demands, budgets, and how services are performing, including findings from the latest annual Adult Social Care User Survey. To access the Local Account, click here.
Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board
The Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) is a multi-agency partnership. It includes Somerset County Council, Avon and Somerset Constabulary and the Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, who work together to protect vulnerable adults from harm.
In April 2016 the SSAB launched a new website to give people a better understanding of adult safeguarding. This will enable people who may be at risk to report abuse, and professionals to find information on adult safeguarding.
A vital role of the Board is to raise public awareness of what safeguarding is. The website contains a range of useful information to help raise public understanding of who may need support, when help may be needed and how it can be accessed, as well as more information about the role of the Board. Staff working with people with health or social care needs can also visit the website to access policy and practice guidance, and other resources.
Additional information:
Public Health England has published Adult Social Care Profiles for all local authorities in England, bringing together over 90 indicators structured around the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework.
Analysis of 2013/14 Adult Social Care User Survey results by Rural-Urban Classification are available here, produced as part of a JSNA focus on the impact of rurality on health and well-being.
As at 1 January 2012 there were 5,410 military and civilian personnel employed by the Ministry of Defence (based upon full time equivalent) in Somerset.