Pathway for Adults Somerset East - Frome Flats

• BA14 0FA, 7 miles from this service
• Tag: Housing

Rowan House is an intensive support service designed to promote recovery and improve social inclusion for adults with mental illness. It also supports peoples transition back to community living. The service is commissioned and regulated by Wiltshire Council. It is not Care Quality Commission Registered Care, nor is it solely housing-related support, but provides an innovative approach to the delivery of time-limited, outcome-focused care and support tailored to each persons needs. The service is delivered in accommodation provided by Selwood Housing. Short term support is provided by Rethink Mental Illness, up to a maximum of two years.

• BA14 8SA, 8 miles from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

Statutory advocacy that meets the requirements of the Care Act 2014

• BA14 8SA, 8 miles from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

Advocacy for adults aged 18 and above, that is not required under the Care Act but supports the recommendations in the DH Winterbourne View review: Concordat programme of Action December 2012:

• BA14 8SA, 8 miles from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) requires local authorities to provide the IMCA service, which evaluates whether an individual’s Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS) considerations are being met. The Act provides a legal framework for the right of appeal for vulnerable people who have no family or friends who are available and appropriate to support or represent them, to ensure they are not deprived of their liberty unless it is in their best interests.

• BA14 8SA, 8 miles from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

The purpose of an IMCA service is to help particularly vulnerable people who lack capacity to make important decisions about serious medical treatment and changes of accommodation, and who have no family or friends that would be appropriate to consult about these decisions. An IMCA will work with and support people who lack capacity and represent their views to those who are working out their best interests.

• BA14 8SA, 8 miles from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

The duty to provide IMHA services under the Mental Health Act (1983) (MHA) was transferred to the Council on 1st April 2013. People who are detained under the Mental Health Act (other than short term emergency sections) have a statutory right under S130 of the MHA to an IMHA.

• BA5 1QH, 15 miles from this service
• Tag: Housing

Mendip Outreach provides support for people in the community to retain their tenancy. We also provide support with basic living skills, communication and correspondence.

• BA6 9EZ, 18 miles from this service
• Tag: Housing

Benedictine Court consists of 4 self contained flats which are part of the Somerset Housing Pathway, referred through the local housing authority. We provide support for adults affected by mental health issues to maintain their tenancies, and increase their skills and confidence whilst working towards independence and recovery.

• BS2 8UH, 19 miles from this service
• Tag: Carer support

Do you support a family member,friend or neighbor with their mental health? whether or not you think you are a 'carer' support is available for you. We Support people across Bristol who are looking for advice, support or information to help manage their caring role. We provide individual support, carers assessments, group support and education sessions and are trusted assessors for Bristol City Council. You can also sign up for our local newsletter.