Elderly Care

AGE UK

We offer support through our free Advice Line. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 120 local Age UKs. You can contact us on 0800 678 1602.

Dementia

Dementia is not a single disease, but rather a general term for the loss of abilities such as memory, thinking, and reasoning due to gradual changes and damage to brain cells

Silverline

The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, 24-hour telephone service for older people across the UK.

We offer friendship, conversation, and support for people aged 55 or over, especially those who may be experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Somerset Council- Home care and Support

We want to support people to help them live their lives as independently as possible. We can provide advice and information and tell you how to find facilities and community services that can support you.

Somerset Social Care and Support for Adults

The social care guide also gives you a comprehensive list of care providers in Somerset, so whether you’re looking for a nursing home for dad in Frome, or a home care service for mum in Taunton Deane, this health and social care directory can help 

Page last reviewed: 06 October 2025
Page created: 30 September 2025