Social Care and Health
As a council, we have a responsibility to support, care and protect
people in the community. In Worcestershire we have people with a
wide range of social care needs from the very young to the elderly
Featured Services
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Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is equipment that can help you remain safe
and build your confidence in living at home safely.
There is growing awareness and evidence of how technology can
support people with Dementia, and other conditions causing memory
loss, maintain their independence.
Learn
more about Assistive Technology.
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Blue Badge Parking Scheme
The scheme provides parking concessions both nationally and in
Europe, for people with a permanent and substantial disability,
whether the person is the driver or the passenger.
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Carers' Unit
Do you look after an adult who is ill, disabled or frail and
cannot manage without your help? If so, you are a carer.
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Carewise
Carewise is a free listing of services and activities to support
the care needs and general wellbeing of the people of
Worcestershire.
Visit: www.whub.org.uk/carewise
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Domestic Abuse
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Drug and Alcohol Services
Find out all you need to know about drugs and alcohol, drugs and
the law, first aid and many more related topics.
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Public Health
Information on:
As well as detailed health information and lots more.
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Safeguarding Adults
Find out what Adult Abuse really is so you can recognise the
signs and know what to do.
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Shared Lives
Shared Lives is family based care for vulnerable adults. Our
purpose is to provide a range of quality services across
Worcestershire, which enable vulnerable adults to share in family
and community life and which promote the strengths and abilities of
each individual.
Find it / Apply for it
Contact Social Care
If you need social care services contact the Access
Centre
Email the Adults team: socialcare@worcestershire.gov.uk
Email the Children's team: childrensteam@worcestershire.gov.uk
Call: 0845 607 2000
If you can't see what you need here try using the Social
Care and Health site map for a complete list of services and
information available.
- Care Choices -
Information about available care options and help to identify
relevant care providers.
- Care Quality Commission - Get
free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and
care services to help you make an informed choice.
- Carewise -
Services and activities to support your care needs and general
wellbeing.
- Counsel and Care
- National charity working with older people, their
families and carers to get the best care and support.
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Disability Living Allowance - Information from
Gov.uk.
This page was last reviewed 17 May 2013 at 13:41.
The page is next due for review 13 November 2014.