Services for Older People

• Care Alarms
  Information on Care and Emergency Alarms.
• Community / Day Centres
  Community and Day Centres for people with disabilities or older people.
• Community Meal Provision
  Information on the provision of meals in the community.
• Direct Payments
  Direct Payments - money from Social Services to organise your own care services.
• Keeping Warm in Winter
  Advice on Keeping Warm in Winter
• S.M.I.L.E.
  S.M.I.L.E. - So much improvement with a little exercise programme. The SMILE programme is an exercise and activity club for you if you're over 50,60,70 or 80.
• Services for Older People: Frequently Asked Questions
  Services For The Elderly: Frequently Asked Questions
• Social Services Access Team
  Social Services Access Team - the first point of contact for older people or for adults with a physical or sensory disability.

Also See:

• Alternative Providers of Care
  Help in finding alternative providers to organise care services directly.
• Assessment of Care Needs
  Assessment of Care Needs - The Social Services assessment process.
• Assisted Collections
  The Council is able to provide assistance to residents who are unable to put out their bin or recycling box due to incapacity.
• Emergency Duty Team
  Information on out of hours emergency support within Social Services.
• Help With Repairs
  Help with Repairs for people in need.
• Home Care
  Information on care provided in the home by Social Services
• Hospice Care
  Information on Hospice Care - providing care for the terminally ill.
• Leisure and Social Activities
  Available leisure and social activities targetted at specific groups within the community (e.g. Older people, people with a disability).
• Protection of Vulnerable Adults
  Help in protecting vulnerable adults from abuse.
• Residential Care
  Infomation on Residential Care Homes for those who are unable to manage at home
• Respite Care
  Respite care or short-term breaks for Carers.
• Sheltered Housing
  Sheltered housing accommodation is available for persons over the age of 60 who wish to keep their independence but have the security of help and support available.
• Shopmobility
  Shopmobility Scheme provides wheelchairs and scooters for use in town centres and events.
• Social Care Publications
  A collection of publications from Social Services that can be viewed or downloaded
• Social Services - Making a Complaint
  Guidance for making a Complaint about any aspect of Social Services.
• Specialist Communications
  Advocacy - specialist communications, Makaton, translation
• Support Groups and Organisations
  Information and contact details for support groups and organisations.
• Supporting People - Accessing Older People Services
  List of Information on Older People services, including locations and contact details of who to call when accessing a services
• Wills and Testaments
  Information on Wills and Testaments.