Resources

Getting access to social care and support.

You can arrange care and support privately yourself. If you want the council to arrange or pay towards your care, you have to get a needs assessment.

The needs assessment tells you what type of care will help you and how it’ll be delivered to you.

If you have a carer, they can also have a carer’s assessment.

NHS continuing healthcare

Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for free social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS. This is known as NHS continuing healthcare. Readmore

Social care and support guide.

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.  NHS website