Essex.gov.uk
Adult social care and health
Some of our services have changed. Visit our coronavirus hub for the latest information and advice, including updates about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), support for carers and people living with dementia and direct payments.
Please visit these pages for updates before contacting us.
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Get social care help
How to get help and support if you or someone you know is struggling to cope
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Report abuse or neglect
Report abuse or neglect, types of abuse, safeguarding and deprivation of liberty safeguards
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Support for carers
Information, support and guidance for people who look after someone
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Disabilities and health conditions
Get help with disabilities, mental health, dementia, autism, accessible transport, advocacy and end of life care
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Paying for care and support
Includes eligibility for financial support, financial assessments, pay your care bill, personal budgets and direct payments
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Blue Badge
Includes eligibility, how to apply, track your application and update your details
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Help to live at home
Includes help with meals and shopping, help at home, home adaptations, equipment to stay independent, technology for independent living and reablement
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Corporate deputyship and appointeeship
Find out about our deputyship and appointeeship service
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Going into and leaving hospital
What to do if you have to go into hospital, what happens when you arrive and getting support when you leave
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Housing options and care homes
Includes Shared Lives scheme, sheltered living, supported housing, independent living scheme, care homes, continuing healthcare and homelessness advice
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Health and wellbeing services
Includes community health services, stop smoking, weight management, diabetes prevention and drug and alcohol misuse services
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Adult social care contacts
Contact adult social care to discuss care and support