Social Care

Social care and support guide If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/introduction-to-care-and-support/ A quick guide for people who have care and support needs and their carers https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/ Includes helplines, needs assessments, advocacy and reporting abuse https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-services-equipment-and-care-homes/ Includes home adaptations, help at home from a paid carer, staying safe and housing https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/ How to pay for care and support, and where you can get help with costs https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-after-a-hospital-stay/ Includes hospital discharge and care and support afterwards https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/ Includes carer's assessments, support from local councils, respite care and help for young carers https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/practical-tips-if-you-care-for-someone/ Includes advice on challenging behaviour, moving and lifting people and medicines https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/caring-for-children-and-young-people/ Services, support and tips if you care for someone under 21, and moving to adult social services https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/caring-for-children-and-young-people/ Includes powers of attorney and mental capacity