Planning care alongside family support
Home Care in Radstock
When family members help with daily life, a clear care arrangement can make everyone’s responsibilities easier to understand. Selwood Care provides domiciliary care, live-in care and complex care for people at home in Radstock.
Making existing help part of the conversation
Before arranging professional support, list the help already provided by relatives, friends or other services. Include both regular tasks and help that is only occasionally available. This gives a more realistic picture than assuming someone can always step in.
Discuss what the person receiving care wants, which tasks family members wish to continue and where professional support is being considered. Agreeing who does what can help avoid gaps or misunderstandings. Any plan should also explain how changes in circumstances will be raised.
Before you contact us
- Which tasks are already covered, and by whom?
- Where is support needed when family is unavailable?
- Who should be contacted if circumstances change?
Your first enquiry is a chance to explain your situation and ask questions. We will talk through the next steps with you.
Care options in Radstock
We support older adults, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities. The right service depends on the person, the help needed and what can be safely arranged.
Domiciliary Care
Flexible home visits for personal care, companionship and help with everyday tasks, planned around individual needs and preferences.
Live-in Care
A carer living in your home provides personalised support and companionship, helping you stay in familiar surroundings.
Complex Care
Individual support at home for adults living with long-term conditions, disability or the effects of illness or injury.
Questions about care in Radstock
Can professional care sit alongside family help?
Yes. We can consider existing support when discussing a care plan, with the individual’s preferences at the centre.
Can I ask about daytime support in Radstock?
Yes. Tell us the days, times and assistance you are considering so we can discuss suitable arrangements and availability.
How do we prepare for an initial conversation?
Make a short note of the person’s routines, the tasks they need help with and the support currently available.
Local information and next steps
For independent information about assessments and adult social care, visit Bath & North East Somerset Council. A council assessment and Selwood Care’s own care-planning discussion are separate processes.
Selwood Care is based at our Wanstrow office and provides care at home in Radstock. You can also view all areas we cover or learn about our approach to care.
Helpful care guides: Domiciliary Care or Live-in Care? · How to Arrange Home Care in Somerset · What Affects the Cost of Care at Home?
Talk to Selwood Care
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
01749 850894
support@selwoodcare.co.uk
Our office
Springdale, High Street, Wanstrow,
Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4TE
Contact us to arrange an office appointment or discuss care at home. Care arrangements are subject to assessment and availability.
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