Support for older and vulnerable adults living at home
We can help you stay independent at home, with advice on equipment, local care services and emergency contact systems.
Housing options for older and vulnerable adults
If you need a place to live that provides extra help, you could move into extra care housing or into a care home.
Support if you care for an adult
We can help you if you care for a vulnerable adult. When we assess your needs, we can let you know about personal and financial support available to you.
Support for adults with a disability
We have advice and support available to you if you have, or another adult you know has, a physical or learning disability.
How to pay for your social care
Find out if you need to pay for your social care and if so, how much.
Abuse and neglect of older and vulnerable adults
You can report abuse, neglect or manipulation of a vulnerable adult to us. If a crime is in progress, call 999.
Apply for care and support for older and vulnerable adults
When you apply, we'll look at your situation and see how we can best help you with advice, funding or direct care.
Make decisions for someone else
You may be asked to make important decisions for someone you know, who is no longer able to make them. Make sure you know your rights, and theirs.
End of life care
At the end of your life, your wishes should be treated with respect and dignity. Find out about hospice care, and how to make arrangements with those close to you.
Information for professionals working in adult social care
If you work in adult social care, we have advice for you - including information about funding, events and policies.
Adult social care factsheets
Useful factsheets about the services we provide within adult social care.
Contact us about adult social care
Get in touch if you want to know more about our services, talk through an issue or give us some feedback.
Get help and support to live independently
How to get help with travel, getting around, at home, housing support and more.
Our adult social care directory
Find solutions to help you, or a loved one, live safe and independently at home.