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The centre, now based at Trenleigh Drive, BS22 6NF, provides practical solutions to help people live independently at home.
It offers advice and demonstrations on a wide range of equipment and services, including:
- bathing and shower units
- raised-level kitchens
- stairlifts
- riser recliner chairs and adjustable beds
- Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
- mobility aids
- wheelchair weighing scales.
Councillor Roger Whitfield, North Somerset Council’s executive member for Adult Services and Stronger Communities said: “Services like the Independent Living Centre are an important part of our community. You never know when you or a loved one might need advice or support to stay independent at home. The centre is here for everyone, and we’d encourage residents to come along and see what’s available.”
Visitors to the open day will have the chance to meet representatives from local services and suppliers, including stairlift specialists, AKW Bathrooms, Medequip, and Medequip Connect, as well as North Somerset Council’s Carers Service, Occupational Therapy and TEC teams, the Handyperson Service, and Sirona Specialist Falls Service.
Cllr Whitfield added: “Our vision for adult social services and housing in North Somerset is to promote wellbeing by helping our residents to be as independent as possible, for as long as possible. The Independent Living Centre is a key part of delivering this vision, creating a space where people can access the information, guidance and support they need to lead fulfilling lives.”
The centre is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and visitors are welcome to drop in without an appointment. Free parking is available on site.
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Light refreshments will be available throughout the day. Getting to the centre is easy by bus, train or car.
By bus
There is a Number 7 bus stop opposite Trenleigh Drive, with the centre being a 400m walk. The Number 7 bus can be caught from Worle Bus Terminus.
By train
Worle Parkway train station is one mile away and then either a four minute taxi ride, 15 minute walk or you can catch the A3 from Worle Parkway to Worle Bus Terminus and then the Number 7 bus to Trenleigh Drive.
By car
The centre in Trenleigh Drive, BS22 6NF is a short distance from the M5 Junction 21. Free parking is available onsite in the designated area and there is a drop off point if needed. All other parking is in the surrounding residential area.