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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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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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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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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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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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Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered services
Find out the rating of our Care Quality Commission regulated services.
News
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New scheme launches for adults with disabilities
Supported Living initiative expands to Hinckley
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Brookfields scheme moves forward
New tenants could move in autumn 2019
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Libraries roll out Message in a Bottle scheme
Schemes to support elderly and vulnerable adopted by county council