Care at home programme to save council £10m

A programme designed to support people and their carers to live healthier and more independent lives is on track to save Somerset Council over £10m by the end of March 2025.

(c) Dominik Lange/Unsplash

(c) Dominik Lange/Unsplash

The My Life, My Future programme is also projected to achieve additional recurring savings of £3m in 2025/26.

Councillor Sarah Wakefield, lead member for adults services, housing and homelessness at Somerset Council, said: ‘The My Life, My Future programme has brought about real sustainable changes in the delivery of adult social care in Somerset. By focusing on independence and better outcomes for our residents, we have not only improved their quality of life but also ensured the sustainability of our services.'

The programme, which launched in 2023, has included new ways of working to support people to regain skills and confidence, helping them to stay at home and supporting people to learn new skills and to do more things for themselves.  

There has also been a positive impact for the NHS Somerset ICB by supporting more people to go home after a stay in hospital.  

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