Independence and Wellbeing Service
Our supported housing provides safe, self-contained homes for people who want to live independently
Our Independence and Wellbeing Service helps you live safely and independently in your own home, with reassurance and support available when you need it.
We offer sheltered housing for people aged 55 and over, with self-contained homes, communal spaces and opportunities to be part of a friendly community.
How we can help
Our team can help you settle into your home, maintain your tenancy and access advice or practical guidance. We’ll work with you to understand what support is right for you through a needs assessment and tenancy sustainment plan, which will be reviewed during your tenancy.
Sheltered homes include Lifeline equipment, such as pendant alarms, for extra peace of mind. Aids and adaptations can also be fitted where needed to support your day-to-day living.
Some schemes have shared spaces where you can meet neighbours, take part in activities and enjoy companionship.
The Independence and Wellbeing Service does not provide domiciliary or nursing care. If you or someone you care for needs more support, our Independence and Wellbeing Plus Service may be more suitable.
Who can apply
To be eligible, you must be aged 55 or over and have a qualifying housing-related support need. If you are aged 55 to 65, you must also receive Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment.
Meet the team
North (Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and surrounding towns and villages)
Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge, Berrow, Brean, Cheddar, Axbridge, North Sedgemoor Villages, Hamp, Woolavington, Puriton, Parrett Villages, North Petherton and South Bridgwater villages
Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge, Berrow, Brean, Cheddar, Axbridge,and North Sedgemoor Villages
Bridgwater Central and West Bridgwater villages
Hamp, Woolavington, Puriton, Parrett Villages, North Petherton, South Bridgwater villages, Sydenham, The Levels, Polden villages
Handyperson
South (Taunton, Wellington and surrounding towns and villages)
Taunton (Calway Road, Greenlands, Harnell Close, Trinity Road, Tauntfield Close, South Road, Robin Close)
Wellington (Bovet Street, George Street)
Taunton (Wellesley Street, Grange Walk, Enmore Road, Cheddon Road)
Taunton (Moorland Place, Moorland Close, Crossways, Newton Road, Normandy Drive, Willie Gill Court, Charter Walk, Monmouth Road, Charter Walk, Milton Close)
Taunton (Hope Corner Lane, Quantock Road, Triscombe Road, Broomfield House, Churchill Way, Middleway, Dowell Close, Roland Road, Henderson Close, Chapman Court)
Taunton (Sycamore Walk, Seabrook House, Coleridge Crescent, Manor Drive), Ruishton (Dinhams), Bishops Lydeard (Darby Way), Stoke St Gregory (Polkes Field), Kingston St Mary (Leaches Field)
Milverton (Creedwell Orchard), Milverton (Creedwell Orchard) and Wellington (Bulford, Squirrel Court)
Monkton Heathfield (Elms Estate, Heathfield Drive, Richards Crescent) and Taunton (Fletcher Close, Lyngford Place, Lyngford Road, Treborough, Warwick Road, Slapes Close)