Social Care and Support

Find below links to a range of resources to help you navigate through difficult times. From equipment to financial benefits, care after a hospital stay, and more, our website has a range of resources designed to help you, whether you are looking for advice on how to choose the right equipment for your needs or need information on financial assistance programs.

Non-urgent advice: Introduction to care and support

 

A quick guide for people who have care and support needs and their carers.

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Non-urgent advice: Help from social services and charities

 

Includes helplines, needs assessments, advocacy and reporting abuse.

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Non-urgent advice: Care services, equipment and care homes

 

Includes home adaptations, help at home from a paid carer, staying safe and housing.

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Non-urgent advice: Money, work and benefits

 

How to pay for care and support, and where you can get help with costs.

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Non-urgent advice: Care after a hospital stay

 

Includes hospital discharge and care and support afterwards.

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Non-urgent advice: Support and benefits for carers

 

Includes carer's assessments, support from local councils, respite care and help fro young carers.

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Non-urgent advice: Practical tips if you care for someone

 

Includes advice on challenging behaviour, moving and lifting people and medicines.

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Non-urgent advice: Caring for children and young people

 

Services, support and tips if you care for someone under 21, and moving to adult social services.

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Non-urgent advice: Making decisions for someone else

 

Includes powers of attorney and mental capacity.

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