Essex.gov.uk
Adult social care and health
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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
How to apply for, renew or pay for a Blue Badge. Includes eligibility, supporting documents, track progress
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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