Health and social care
What can we do to make your life at home as comfortable as possible?
If or when the time does come to move into supported housing or residential care, we’ll do everything we can to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible – for everyone concerned. If you’re a relative or friend caring for an elderly person, there’s help and support here for you too.
Further information
On the left hand side of the page you will see a number of links to take you to more information on each topic.
Adult social care
The various services in Adult Social Care provide a range of support for older people and adults with learning or physical disabilities, as well as information for carers
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults from Abuse
A vulnerable adult is someone over 18 who has, or may need, help with their everyday living tasks and who is, for any reason, unable to protect themselves.
Fostering and adopting children
Anyone can apply to be a foster carer, so long as they have the qualities needed to look after children who cannot live with their parents.
Carers
Carers are the unpaid, often unsung, heroes who care for friends or relatives who are ill, frail or have a disability or sensory impairment.
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