Further to our last advertisement of this event , the Village Agent will also be attending this Drop In session, so if you need any help, or information, about anything please drop in for a chat. Both of these people are able arrange a follow up visit at your home if you want for a more private conversation, or direct you to the right person for further help.

Micro-Providers are providers of very small, community based care and support services.

Examples of micro-services could include:

• Support to keep you well, socialise and remain independent
• Support to people living in their own homes
• Short breaks, respite and holidays
• Support to access employment, education and leisure
• Day support and help around the home or garden
• Holistic or alternative therapies
• Dog Walking
• Hobbies, crafts or interests

To be registered as a ‘trusted provider’ on the Somerset Community Connect Enterprise programme, each provider has provided evidence that they meet the ‘Doing it Right’ quality standards of the Somerset Micro-Enterprise Programme.

This includes:

• Enhanced DBS Checks (within 3 years of date)
• Public Liability Insurance
• Terms of Service (Agreement/Contract)
• Support Plan template
• Complaints and Safeguarding Policy