Community Care
Community Care is the name given to the range of services which support adults (aged 16 and over, 18 and over for some services) who are in need of care and support. Our aim is to assist people to live as independently as possible and to have choice about where and how they live their lives. Assistance may be for a few weeks or longer and can be provided in a variety of different ways and settings.
Who is Community Care for?
- people with learning disabilities
- people with physical disabilities and long term illness
- people with a sensory impairment (low vision and deaf or hard of hearing)
- people with mental health needs
- people who have thoughts of suicide
- people who misuse alcohol, drugs and solvents
- people who are homeless
- people who are living in 'fuel poverty'
- people seeking asylum and refugees
- people who are at risk of abuse
- older people
- carers (partners, relatives or friends who look after someone with a disability or health problem)
What types of services are provided by Community Care?
Social Work Services provide a range of services for people who have community care needs. Some services are provided directly by the Department while some are purchased from independent or voluntary providers. Please follow the Community Care Services link to find a list of the services provided.
How do I get a Community Care service?
The Council has a set amount of money for Community Care. Guidelines, known as eligibility criteria, ensure that people who are in greatest need and at most risk are first to receive services. If you would like more information about how you can get any of our services, you can either:
- follow the how to get a service link
- contact your local Social Work office.
More information
Information about the support services provided by the voluntary sector are also available.
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