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Somerset County Council holds information on services which are available through a range of national organisations and charities. Many offer counselling and support, produce literature about diseases and problems, and provide fact sheets to help you to contact them.
Contact us, or the organisations themselves for further information.
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Service (CAB) helps people to sort out their legal, money, and other problems and gives free information and advice.
Age Concern Somerset
Age Concern Somerset services include:
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Advocacy
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Mental health advocacy
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Welfare benefits
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Befriending service
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Crime prevention and accident prevention
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Insurance
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Home security information
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Exercise classes
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Toenail cutting service and healthy living advice.
Help the Aged
Help the Aged gives free advice on pensions, residential care, health benefits and other essential services to older people, to help you enjoy your independence and peace of mind, both inside and outside the home.
Care and Repair Agencies
Care and Repair Agencies give information and practical advice to disabled and older people, whether you are an owner occupier or living in rented accommodation. They can help you to get access to local authority funding where appropriate, or organise repairs and adaptations to your home. They run a handyman service for minor repairs such as small plumbing or electrical jobs, repair locks, windows and small items of furniture. The also fit smoke alarms. Some agencies have a separate service for gardening or decorating. Contact Signposts for details.
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