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Support with using Homefinder

Accommodation

ProviderSomerset Council
Support

Support: 4 support teams are available to assist applicants to use the Homefinder website.

  • Housing Options Team East (Mendip)
  • Housing Options Team North (Sedgemoor)
  • Housing Options Team West (Somerset West & Taunton)
  • Housing Options Team South (South Somerset)
Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Homefinder Somerset contact us

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

Applicants must either:

  • Are not subject to immigration control
  • Have been living in Somerset for the last 2 years
  • Previously lived in Somerset for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Have a local connection to Somerset, for example because they work in Somerset or have immediate family who have lived in Somerset for more than 5 years.

Note: Due to high demand and limited resources applicants will often need to wait for 2 – 3 weeks for an appointment

Provider typeSomerset Council
Website

Homefinder Somerset website

LocationSomerset Council, The Crescent, Taunton, UK
Remote access availableNo

Victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse

Domestic abuse

ProviderSIDAS (Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Services) and Paragon
Support

Commissioned by Somerset Council to deliver their Integrated Domestic Abuse Services known locally as SIDAS. This is targeted support for victims, children, and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Service include:

  • Refuge and Safe Houses for female, male, and child victims of domestic abuse.
  • Outreach – Meet where the victim feels safe
  • Recovery groups, counselling,
  • Advocacy, securing legal options
  • Whole family support
Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Paragon Team information

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

For victims, children, and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Provider typeCommissioned Service
Phone number0800 694 9999 option 2
Email addressSIDAS@somerset.gov.uk
Website

Paragon Team website

SIDAS (Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Services)

Location
Remote access availableYes

Victims of rape or sexual abuse

ProviderSARAS
Support

Helpline and live chat services providing free, anonymous and confidential support for people of all genders, age 13+ who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life.

Access and referrals

Access location dependant on referral.

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

For people of all genders, age 13+ who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life.

Provider typeCharity
Website

SARAS Help and Information page

Remote access availableYes
LocationUnit C, Corporation St, Taunton TA1 4AW

Victims of sexual assault

Sexual Assault

ProviderThe Bridge (NHS)
Support

The Bridge offers medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. This includes:

Medical care, including a forensic medical examination, sexual health and onward referrals.

Emotional and psychological support, including arranging counselling.
Practical help, including making a report to the police

They also offer information and support to friends and family if someone they care about has been affected by rape or serious sexual assault.

Access and referrals

Help and support after rape and sexual assault. Access location dependant on referral.

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

For victims or sexual assault.

Provider typeCommissioned Service
Website

The Bridge website

Remote access availableYes
LocationThe Bridge S A R C, Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill, Bristol BS2 0JD, UK

Working with members of Gypsy and Traveller Communities

Traveller Roma and Gypsy Liaison

ProviderSomerset Gypsy Liaison Officers
Support

Can provide advice and assistance for liaising with the traveller community.

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

Individuals must be part of the gypsy and traveller community.

Provider typeSomerset Council
Phone numberWest - 07811 307748
East - 07917 791965
Email addresssometrsetgypsyliason@somerset.gov.uk
Remote access availableNo
LocationCounty Hall, Taunton, UK

Youth accommodation and support (18 – 24)

Accommodation

ProviderP2i - Pathways to Independence
Support

Partnership project between Somerset Council, YMCA Dulverton Group and YMCA Mendip for homeless and vulnerable young people aged between 16 to 25.

P2i hubs are based on a one-stop shop model with access to District Council Housing Options Teams, County Council Leaving Care Workers, Targeted Youth Support Intervention workers and experienced and knowledgeable provider staff in some areas.

  • Support accommodation
  • Short-stay emergency accommodation
  • Accommodation sustainment support
  • Mediation and reconciliation services
Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Preventing Youth Homelessness

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

In order to access supported accommodation under P2I, the nominal needs to be a Looked After Child, a Care Leaver (under 21) or – if they are neither of those – to be assessed as having a support need of some description and therefore Priority Need under homelessness legislation.

If you have any queries about the P2I service, please contact Somerset Council’s 16 Plus Housing and Partnership Co-ordinator, John Shipley, on jshipley@somerset.gov.uk

Provider typeCharity
Website

<a href=”https://www.p2i.org.uk/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Preventing Youth Homelessness website</a>

LocationCounty Hall, Taunton, UK
Remote access availableYes

Youth unemployment

Youth unemployment

ProviderSomerset Works
Support

A broker service providing advice and support with the aim of enabling young people (15 – 19) to access education, employment or training.

Access and referrals

Access location dependant on referral.

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

Before completing a referral form, it is advised you first contact Richard Lucas, Transition Manager to discuss – richard.lucas@somerset.gov.uk

Provider typeIndependent Service (EU Funded)
Phone number07823 537358
Website

Somerset Works information

Remote access availableNo
LocationCounty Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY, UK