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Living independently at home

Get help with looking after yourself, meals, moving around and staying safe in your own home
Adult social care providers-
Get help to stay independent
Practical information to help you stay in your own home.
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Easements to the Care Act during Coronavirus
We are working hard with our partner agencies, so that people most in need, continue to get the care and support they need, if services and support cannot be provided at the current levels, due to staff shortages from COVID-19.
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Coronavirus - FAQs about your or your cared for person’s care or support
Frequently Asked Questions about your or your cared for person’s care or support.
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Equipment, home adaptations and assistive technology
Find out about the equipment and changes available to help you in your home.
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Lifelines, telecare and alarms
A lifeline - also known as a community alarm - is an emergency response system to enable you to live independently, knowing that help is at hand if you need it.
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Coming out of hospital
When you come out of hospital, you may be able to get help at home to do things for yourself again. Hospital staff will decide if you need help and what you need.
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Meals on wheels
If you can’t cook for yourself, you can get hot and frozen meals delivered to you at home.
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Living with dementia
Get advice and support about living with dementia.
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Get the right help if you have a learning disability
If you or someone you know has a learning disability, this information about being part of your community may help you.
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Get the right help if you have a sight and or hearing impairment
If you’re blind, profoundly deaf, deafblind or experiencing sight or hearing loss, it is our priority to help you get access to the right care and support that you may need to stay as safe and independent as possible.
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Keep safe at home and in the community
Get information about how to keep safe from falls, abuse and scams.
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Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered services
Find out the rating of our Care Quality Commission regulated services.
News
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Plans for dementia care facility to be discussed
£10m could be spent on new facilities
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Plans for learning disability support move forward
A new short breaks building to be built
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Getting carers better connected with support
Event at County Hall will showcase advice and information available