With an ageing population and a cost of living crisis, more of us may be feeling isolated, or need a bit more social and practical support. Use this page to find schemes and services to support you and your family's wellbeing and sense of connection with your local community.
We have dedicated services and teams to support you with a wide variety of health and social care needs.
Go to B&NES services for adults
Go to B&NES services for children, young people and families
The B&NES Community Wellbeing Hub offers a wide range of information and support, to improve your health and wellbeing. This includes:
- Help with housing, employment and money
- Advice about cooking, healthy eating and food bank referral
- Support to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle
- Support with mental health and personal confidence
The Hub is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. You can contact us by email at bathnes.thehub@hcrgcaregroup.com, by calling 0300 247 0050, or texting 07870 868368
Livewell B&NES is a directory of organisations and activities which support wellbeing and community connection. The site has special sections for the following groups:
More people than ever are using food banks all over the UK. They provide vital support when you or your family are in need, but it can be difficult to ask for these services, especially for the first time. Across Bath and North East Somerset, there are multiple organisations that can help, offering both affordable food and emergency food parcels for those that need them. Use the following services to find the support you need:
- The BANES Foodfinder website helps you to find your nearest source of help.
- The Trussell Trust have an online service to find your nearest food bank, as well as advice about what you can expect when you visit.
- Our Livewell website has links to other organisations supporting families in need, including food banks and Free School Meals.
- Livewell's Quids In magazine has advice on cupboard management and cooking on a budget.
- The Citizen's Advice website also has information on how to get started with your local food bank.
As a council, we offer or manage the provision of a wide variety of different forms of support for your wellbeing and welfare. You may want to find out more about these services:
- Benefits
- Welfare support (for financial hardship)
- Social care and health support
- Mental health advice and support
- Support for children and young people with additional needs (SEND)
- Cost of living support
- Help for carers
- Help to stay in your own home (for people with care needs)