How do I apply for home care in Bristol?
Brunelcare’s Bristol and South Gloucestershire Community Services team provides support services designed to support individuals within their own home – to help maintain independence.
What we offer
These are the services we currently provide within Bristol:
Respite at home – Time for You
Respite care in your home, we’re here to provide you respite from your daily living tasks for a short period each week, such as help with shopping, cleaning tasks – or just having someone someone to sit and chat to you for a while.
Day centre – The Willows
Our day centre is available 4 days a week, offering people the chance to spend meaningful time with others, whilst giving a full time carer some free time.
How does payment for the service work?
These services can be funded privately, via your personal budget, or through Bristol City Council.
Who to contact
Whether you are able to self-fund your care or not really sure, in the first instance you should contact your local Council to discuss how to obtain the care and support you need:
Contact Bristol City Council for assessment by calling Care Direct on 0117 922 2700
You can also read their guidance:
www.bristol.gov.uk/social-care-health/care-and-support-for-adults
Or, please call our Bristol and South Gloucestershire team on:
T: 0117 947 9900
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