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Key contacts

Adult Social Care
Essex County Council
County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH

Telephone: 0845 603 7630 Minicom: 0845 758 5592

0845 calls to Essex County Council are charged at BT landline standard rate. Please check with your provider as other tariffs may vary.

Suppliers

On this page you can find information about suppliers, including:

 

A man and woman looking at a plan of a house

Do you need to source a particular kind of care home?

(If yes, the following may assist you. If no, proceed to the next question)
 
This directory lists service providers which you can get in contact with regarding care homes.
 
This website allows you to search for care services in your local area.
 
 
A workman holding a hammer

Do you need to source a reputable tradesperson?

(If yes, the following may assist you. If no, proceed to the next question)
 
This website allows you to search for local tradesmen that have been approved by trading standards.
 
This website allows you to search for registered plumbing and heating professionals in your local area.
 
Gas safety (Gas Safe)
This website gives advice on gas safety and allows you to check to see if a company or engineer is registered.
 
 
A plate of sausages, mashed potato and peas

Would you like to have meals delivered to your door?

(If yes, the following may assist you. If no, proceed to the next question)
 
This directory displays the contact details for meal providers, lunch clubs and transport options.
 
This page gives information on how the meals at home scheme works and who qualifies for the service.
 
 
A person sat in a chair raising their arm

Would you like to source local voluntary opportunities?

(If yes, the following may assist you)
 
Here you can find out how to start volunteering.
 
The Advocacy and Activity Buddy Scheme aims to increase participation of disabled people within sport or physical activity.
 
Here you can find a volunteering opportunity by searching their online database.
 
They encourage those aged 50+ to volunteer in their local area.
 
Here you can volunteer for opportunities within your local area.
 
Here you can volunteer to help the local community in the Colchester area.
 
With this charity you can help support other older people in your local area.