Home care
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Your Choice: Helping you choose your support
Information to help you find and exercise choice and control over the care services you use.
Alternative providers of childcare
There are number of independent agencies who provide care that the local authority has approved and use depending on the need of the person.
Care at home
Care in your own home is offered to people who require assistance with personal care such as washing or dressing, or other practical daily tasks.
Community alarms and Telecare
What is a community alarm? A Community Alarm is a special pendant which you wear on the wrist or neck which enables you to call for help in an emergency,
Disabled Facilities Grants
The disabled facilities grant scheme provides financial assistance towards the cost of essential adaptation work to make a house fit for a ...
Home care assessment
The home assessment scheme is designed to carry out an assessment to determine individuals who may need help overcome any difficulties with ...
Housing renovation grants
The house renovation grants scheme provides council tenants with financial assistance towards the cost of home improvements.
Keeping warm in winter
Help and advice to help you keep warm and safe during cold weather.
Meals on wheels
The Mobile Meals service delivers meals to older or vulnerable people in their own homes on a short or long term basis according to need.
Paying for Community Care Services
Information on the council’s charging policy and how we will complete your assessment.
Personal budgets
A direct payment is a cash payment allowing clients to buy their own support instead of Social Services providing it. The money can be used to ...
Young carers support and advice
Support, information and advice for young carers. The service provides recreational respite, advocacy, a befriending service and therapeutic support to
