Other services you may need

Finding support in your community ​

Staying in your own home

If you’d like support but want to stay at home or you’re caring for someone who does, there are options. Home care is usually provided by agencies and can include:

• getting in and out of bed
• bathing and personal care
• preparing meals and drinks
• helping with medication

It can offer companionship and help build confidence. Find out more on our support at home page.

Practical solutions for living well at home

You might also be able to get a Disabled Facilities Grant to make changes to your home, like adding ramps, widening doors, or fitting a stairlifts. This grant won’t affect your benefits.

There are also household aids, digital tools, and equipment you can buy to make life easier. Learn more on our Household aids, equipment and adaptations page.

Staying active and well

Looking for activities that suit different needs? Take a look at our page on local exercise and leisure opportunities.

Find services to support your physical and mental health, like help with drug or alcohol dependency, NHS health checks, and mental health support, on our health services and advice page.

Care and nursing homes

Thinking about moving yourself or a loved one into a care home, nursing home, or assisted living facility? Visit our care and nursing homes page. to explore a wide range of services designed to meet different support needs, including:

• Dementia care homes
• Homes for people with learning difficulties and physical disabilities
• Nursing homes
• Residential care homes
• Sheltered housing
• Specialist care homes

See our guide to choosing a care home for practical tips and advice to make the decision easier.

Care for someone with dementia

If you or someone you care for has dementia, our dementia support section is a great place to start. You'll find information, advice and resources to help you navigate care and support options. 

You can also check our community directory for the Dementia Care Advisory Service. The service connects you with health and social care when needed and offers opportunities to meet others living with dementia and their carers.

Support for carers

If you look after a family member or friend because of their age, illness, disability, mental health, or substance misuse, you’re a carer, even if it feels like part of everyday life.

Caring can mean lots of things, like helping with washing and dressing, preparing meals, or managing household tasks.

If you’d like some support with your caring responsibilities, visit our support for carers page or browse our community directory of services to see what help is available.

Support and reporting for adult abuse

If you’re worried about someone’s safety or your own, help is available. Below you’ll find information on adult safeguarding and domestic abuse, and how to get support.

Adult safeguarding

If you don’t feel safe or you’re worried about someone else’s safety, you might be dealing with a safeguarding issue.

Protecting adults from abuse and neglect is a top priority. Abuse can take many forms, including physical, sexual, financial, psychological, or domestic abuse. Some people may also be at risk of modern slavery, human trafficking, or even self-neglect.

For more information, or to report concerns about an adult, visit our adult safeguarding page.

Domestic abuse

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or you think abuse might be happening at home, help is available.

Visit our domestic abuse pages to find support, get information, and learn how to report concerns.

Remember, abuse isn’t always physical. It can also be emotional, financial, or psychological, and these signs can be harder to spot.