Adult social care

• • Get help from adult social care

    Check if you are eligible for help and support from the council's adult social care service.

• • Worried about someone

    What to do if you're concerned an adult is at risk of abuse or neglect, or worried about a vulnerable adult who might need support.

• Living independently at home Equipment and services to help you live independently in your own home.
• Housing and care homes Housing options when you cannot or do not wish to live in your own home, or when your current property does not meet your needs.
• Adult social care payments and charges Information on financial assessments, when you need to pay care costs, how we work it out and how to pay.
• Looking after someone If you are an unpaid carer giving regular care and support to someone, you can get support to help you in your role as carer.
• Community support and getting out and about Community outreach, learning disability support, transport to services and more.
• Access your social care records If you have been involved with children’s or adults services you have a right to see a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Adult social care service standards If you receive a social care service you can expect a number of service standards including dignity in care, quality and safety, and communication.
• Professionals: Adult social care referrals, resources and training Referrals, safeguarding procedures, resources for care providers, healthcare and emergency services.

Related pages

• Make a complaint about adult social care services