Community care services (also called 'homecare services') include a range of different services which can provide support and assistance with:

• Personal care - e.g. washing or dressing
• Mobility in the home - e.g. getting to and using the toilet
• Managing daily living activities whilst your carer has a break

Who Would Provide this Help

The above assistance would be provided by a support worker visiting you in your own home.

Charges for the Service

You may be required to make a contribution to the cost of your care following a financial assessment.

Who would Organise these Services

You may wish to organise these care services yourself through Adult Social Care Direct Payments, or prefer to have Adult Social Care make the arrangements on your behalf.

For more information, please see Direct Payments.

Help to Live at Home - Printed Leaflet

The information contained in this section of the website is also contained in a leaflet, which is available as a downloadable pdf file:

Help to Live at Home (1.1Mb)

The information is also available in a range of languages and accessible formats (including large print and Braille).

For details please contact Customer Services.

Further Information/Contact

For more information please contact Care Line.