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Choir sessions raise the roof for Wessex House residents

Residents at Wessex House in Somerton have come together for mood-boosting, choir-led, professional singing workshops, thanks to the generosity of Somerton shoppers. ...

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Up to 30% off accommodation fees in Spring residential care offer

Spring feels like it has finally arrived, and to celebrate, Somerset Care has launched a Spring offer at selected residential care homes across the county.   What i...

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New Covid-19 guidance removes routine mask wearing requirement in care settings

As of tomorrow, 22nd December 2022, new government Covid-19 guidance removes the requirement for face masks to be routinely worn by staff and visitors in care settings. This ...

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Helping Linda to find renewed purpose after a life-changing fall

For the last two decades, Linda has been a regular respite visitor at the Halcon Centre in Taunton, Somerset Care’s specialist residential centre for those living with physi...

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New lifting equipment improves outcomes for residents who experience falls

Our Grovelands residential care home in Yeovil is trialling innovative new lifting equipment which will provide improved support for residents who experience falls, and reduce...

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Special offer: A summer holiday with a difference

A summer holiday conjures up images of sunshine, relaxation, fun and friendship.Whilst we cannot guarantee the Great British weather, we would like to invite you to enjoy...

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A welcome return for Burnworthy House summer fayre

The sun shone and the community turned out in force to support the return of the summer fayre at Burnworthy House on Saturday 16th July, after an absence of two years. The e...

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Norman meets his Knight in shining armour

It's not everyday that you get to meet your lifelong hero, but that is exactly what happened to 96-year-old Norman this month.A lifetime of loyaltyNorman, who is...

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Adventurous resident Tere takes a leap of faith

At Somerset Care, we do all we can to support those in our care to live the life they choose.All of our residents and customers are individuals, and they all have diff...

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Reconnecting with Calway House

We recently had the pleasure of catching up with former Somerset Care Chairman, John Richards, to reminisce on his long-standing fondness for our Calway House care home in T...

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Supporting those affected by the Ukrainian conflict

Witnessing the invasion unfolding on their TV screens, many of our residents, customers and team members have felt moved to support those caught up in the conflict and human...

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