Independent Living Centres

Somerset’s Independent Living Centres (SILCs) in Shepton Mallet and Wellington are now open for pre-booked appointments where people can talk to our Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy led team and try out equipment and technology to make daily living easier https://www.somerset.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/equipment-to-help-you/  The SILC Service is free for people to attend through booking an appointment on 0300 123 2224 or email adults@somerset.gov.uk

These 2-minute videos will show you what to expect when you visit:

Shepton Mallet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRAPcC7urUE

Wellington https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9vmB4lkQv8

We want to encourage people and their carers to book an appointment to attend.  Our SILC’s are a key part of our prevention approach helping people to help themselves, either through us providing the equipment as part of their appointment or people purchasing items themselves to help make daily living easier.