Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers

What is Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers

Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers is a project run by locals for locals. Local organisations, businesses and residents have come together to build a network of people who care about and care for those that live within our communities. Together we are forming community cohesion and ensuring those that live amongst us that need a little bit of help, gain it from local trusted people.

We have a local network of very small providers of care or support services in and around Highbridge, Burnham and the surrounding villages. This might include services and supports that offer people help to:

· Undertake their personal care

· Manage their home or garden

· Get out and about to do things like shopping, hospital etc

· Meet friends, pursue hobbies or to work.

We also have a team of community volunteers who are the eyes and ears of our neighbourhoods that assist in building bonds within their own streets, to ensure that we find those that need support and are able to offer it to them.

Local businesses are also working on this project with us to engage with and support their local communities.

Together, we CAN make a real difference, so if you want to be part of this exciting community project, be that as one of our treasured community volunteers or you have a business or group that wishes to engage in the wellbeing of your community, then please contact us on the form below.

If you or a loved one is thinking of getting someone to provide care but it all seems to be daunting and scary, or you are interested in becoming a Trusted Carer, please contact us for a discussion on the form below or call on a Tuesday and Wednesday on

07708414347 / 07708414422

Why choose Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers

By using a Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers you can be assured that the care provider is safe and legal and have all the up to date certificates and paperwork in order.

The trusted carer will give sole service to the client, unless agreed prior, so that trust and bonds are formed to give continuity and consistency of care.

Times are agreed, schedules are created, and everyone can plan the rest of the day with ease and peace of mind.

At Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers, we are guided by a set of core values that include compassion, respect, integrity, and excellence. We believe that these values are essential to providing the best possible care to you, and our providers strive to uphold them in everything they do.

Somerset Cares Alliance

Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers have teamed up with 10 other care projects across Somerset, to work together and bring communities together to improve the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of adult social care.

The community projects will help people find care and support networks close to their home.

The Somerset Cares Alliance will share ideas and set priorities to help each community come together. Volunteers, families and communities will unite to ensure that no one gets left out and everyone is cared for and supported.

Please take a look at the video below explaining the role and purpose of the Somerset Cares Alliance.

If you feel you, your organisation or business would like to discuss ways you can get involved with Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers on this project, please email us on hbtrustedcarers@gmail.com

Meet the Lead Team at Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Carers

Jane Macpherson - Business Development Manager

Jane has been developing Morland Community Hub for over seven years and has helped to bring new business and partners. Jane helped to develop ‘Autism Somerset’ and has a wide range of experience in setting up care-based business development.

Melody Marsden -Carer Co-ordinator

Jane Macpherson - Business Development Manager

Melody is a highly experienced micro provider and has voluntarily supported the local team of micro providers, spanning seven years. Melody brings extensive experience and long established trust from Somerset Council to the development of the Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Care Network.

Sarah Spicer - Carer Co-ordinator

Jane Macpherson - Business Development Manager

Chair of Trustees - Morland Community Hub

Sarah has been a carer for 7 years & has IT acumen. Sarah brings extensive experience and long established trust from Somerset Council to the development of the Highbridge and Burnham Trusted Care Network.

Chair of Trustees - Morland Community Hub

Ian Jefferies - Volunteer Outreach Manager

Chair of Trustees - Morland Community Hub

Roger has worked with Jane to successfully develop the hub over the last seven years. Roger served in the Armed Forces and is a local councillor of great experience

Ian Jefferies - Volunteer Outreach Manager

Ian manages the Burnham Information Centre and has set up a volunteer project supporting 150 volunteers, aiming to have a volunteer for every street in Burnham-on Sea. Ian managed a large-scale volunteer support service during the Covid 19 Pandemic, which was recognised as exceptional. Ian has web design skills and essential IT acumen for the project.