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Support with using Homefinder
Accommodation
| Provider | Somerset Council |
| Support | Support: 4 support teams are available to assist applicants to use the Homefinder website.
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| Access and referrals | Visit the following website for information on access and referrals. |
| Area | Across Somerset |
| Eligibility | Applicants must either:
Note: Due to high demand and limited resources applicants will often need to wait for 2 – 3 weeks for an appointment |
| Provider type | Somerset Council |
| Website | |
| Location | Somerset Council, The Crescent, Taunton, UK |
| Remote access available | No |
Victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse
| Provider | SIDAS (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:
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| Access and referrals | Visit the following website for information on access and referrals. |
| Area | Across Somerset |
| Eligibility | For victims, children, and perpetrators of domestic abuse. |
| Provider type | Commissioned Service |
| Phone number | 0800 694 9999 option 2 |
| Email address | SIDAS@somerset.gov.uk |
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| Location | |
| Remote access available | Yes |
Victims of rape or sexual abuse
| Provider | SARAS |
| 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. |
| Area | Across 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 type | Charity |
| Website | |
| Remote access available | Yes |
| Location | Unit C, Corporation St, Taunton TA1 4AW |
Victims of sexual assault
Sexual Assault
| Provider | The 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. 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. |
| Area | Across Somerset |
| Eligibility | For victims or sexual assault. |
| Provider type | Commissioned Service |
| Website | |
| Remote access available | Yes |
| Location | The 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
| Provider | Somerset Gypsy Liaison Officers |
| Support | Can provide advice and assistance for liaising with the traveller community. |
| Area | Across Somerset |
| Eligibility | Individuals must be part of the gypsy and traveller community. |
| Provider type | Somerset Council |
| Phone number | West - 07811 307748East - 07917 791965 |
| Email address | sometrsetgypsyliason@somerset.gov.uk |
| Remote access available | No |
| Location | County Hall, Taunton, UK |
Youth accommodation and support (18 – 24)
Accommodation
| Provider | P2i - 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.
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| Access and referrals | Visit the following website for information on access and referrals. |
| Area | Across 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 type | Charity |
| Website | <a href=”https://www.p2i.org.uk/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Preventing Youth Homelessness website</a> |
| Location | County Hall, Taunton, UK |
| Remote access available | Yes |
Youth unemployment
Youth unemployment
| Provider | Somerset 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. |
| Area | Across 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 type | Independent Service (EU Funded) |
| Phone number | 07823 537358 |
| Website | |
| Remote access available | No |
| Location | County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY, UK |