Market reports
Somerset
Somerset is one of the largest rural adult social care markets in the South West.
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- Adult social care market
Adult social care in Somerset
Somerset adult social care: capacity, demand and commissioning. 581,145 residents in the June 2026 CQC assessment 25.31% of residents aged 65 and over
- Key local challenges
Key challenges for adult social care in Somerset
Eleven Somerset care pressures: ageing, rural access, complex homecare, supported living, workforce and a CQC score of 53%.
- Starting a care service
Starting a care service in Somerset
Starting a care service in Somerset: market test, commissioning route and workforce before registration. 580,000 residents
- Primary care market
Primary care in Somerset
Primary care in Somerset: GP access, pharmacy, PCNs and neighbourhood services. 581,145 residents in the June 2026 CQC adult social care assessment
Thinking of starting a care service in Somerset?
Should I Start? gives a first reading on whether a care business looks commercially attractive in a given area, before you spend money on care registration.