Realise South West is Somerset Care’s award winning learning disabilities service, part of the not-for-profit Somerset Care Group.
Committed to transforming care and support for people with a learning disability or Autism, the Realise team focusing on empowering people and their families.
Realise works closely with other organisations including Adult Social Care, community health teams, housing providers, charities and employers. Together they help people to progress towards their goals and live the...
Care Provided by Realise (South West)
Types of Home Care
- Visiting Care
- 24 Hour Care
- Overnight Care (Waking)
- Overnight Care (Sleeping)
Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)
- 60 minutes
Contract Durations
- Ongoing / Long Term
- Respite / Short Term
Age Ranges
- Older Person Care (65+)
- Younger Adult Care (18-65)
Personal Care Services
- Washing & Dressing
- Toileting Assistance
- Medication Assistance (Oral)
- Companionship
- Continence Care
- Feeding & Drinking Assistance
Household Services
- Cleaning Service
- Food Preparation & Serving
- Laundry Service
- Shopping Service / Errands
- Transportation Service
Other Care Provided
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Hospital Discharge
Funding & Fees
Prices
Please contact the Realise team directly to discuss the specialist support we can offer, and any funding which may be applicable.
Contact Realise (South West) to get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Private Funding (Self-funded)
- Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
- Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
- NHS (Contracted Provider)
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Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Somerset Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Fox (Registered Manager)
Realise (South West) Reviews (6)
Realise (South West) has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.328) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Realise (South West) has 6 reviews.
The quality of care has been good, although the team looking after my son has been disrupted by staff illness meaning that continuity, which is paramount, has sometimes been lost. My son is well looked after with the team trying hard to secure some new activities to ensure that there is plenty for my son to do each week. I have a very good relationship with the team. In particular the purchase of a new phone has improved communications.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Realise, and also for sharing your feedback regarding staff illness. We wholeheartedly agree that continuity of care is extremely important, particularly in ensuring consistency for the individuals we support. While unforeseen absences can...
My daughter has been supported by Realise for five years. They have always and continue to deliver exceptional person-centred care. The communication between myself and Realise is transparent and regular. There has been one occasion where I reached out to the manager, and my concerns were immediately addressed. I'm proud to inform people Jessy is supported by Realise.
Kind regards,
Realise
Their patience, creativity and understanding have made a huge difference to his well being and confidence. Communication with us as parents has been excellent. We always feel included.
Kind regards,
Realise
Very happy with the service.
Kind regards,
Realise
Steve has been cared for by Realise for several years now, and we have always been so grateful for his amazing team. They always have his best interests at heart and each member of his team brings something different into Steve's life. As I age it gives me the reassurance that there will always be a wonderful team of people to care for my son, enabling him to live his best life possible.
Kind regards,
Realise (South West)
We are extremely pleased with the quality of care being provided. The management team are really on top of all aspects of his care arrangements. His small team who provide one to one care is truly outstanding. Our son has had several emergency medical challenges over the recent past. His team acted so professionally and were complimented by the paramedics and hospital staff which is testament to how well they performed. The team endeavor to find stimulating activities and one of his team took him to an activity centre for a few days which must have been so exhausting for her but so wonderfully enjoyable for our son. Our son is very happy in his home, and we are so relived and contented with his care. If we have any concerns they are quickly resolved.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback for your son's Realise support team. We are really touched by your kind words, and it means the world to us that he is safe, happy and able to enjoy activities which are meaningful to him. We are privileged to be able to support him to live the life he chooses. Best regards,Realise
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 May 2022- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
News (2)
- Posted: Monday 10 Feb 2025An autistic young man from Yeovil who has learning disabilities is celebrating his first ever paid job role, thanks to the support and encouragement of his Realise support team. Since...
- Posted: Monday 10 Feb 2025An inspirational 42-year-old from Burnham-on-Sea with an acquired brain injury has overcome the odds to once again ride on the crest of a wave, thanks to specialist support from Realise...
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- Recipient: Somerset Care LtdDate: Thursday 30 Apr 2020
- Recipient: Realise (South West)Date: Tuesday 01 Oct 2019
Meet the Team (1)
My name is Emma Fox, and I am the Registered Area Manager here at Realise. I began working for the company in January 2015, starting off as a senior support worker. I have worked in various roles within Realise, which has helped me have a strong understanding of the organisation and our values.
Before working at Realise, I worked in a variety of different care settings, from nursing homes to learning disability residential homes. Caring runs in my family, with my Mum working in care and my Nan before her. It is safe to say, working in learning disabilities is my passion, and I come to work every day loving what I do.
I am a Positive Behaviour Support Coach, and this is an approach that I feel very strongly about, as the aim of PBS is to improve a person’s quality of life and that of the people around them. This culture runs deep within Realise, and I am incredibly proud of that.
Frequently Asked Questions about Realise (South West)
How many Carers does Realise (South West) employ?
Realise (South West) employs 154 carers.
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