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
Report abuse or neglect
Report abuse or neglect, types of abuse, safeguarding and deprivation of liberty safeguards
Support for carers
Information, support and guidance for people who look after someone

Disabilities and health conditions
Get help with disabilities, mental health, dementia, autism, accessible transport, advocacy and end of life care
Paying for care and support
Includes eligibility for financial support, financial assessments, pay your care bill, personal budgets and direct payments
Blue Badge
How to apply for, renew or pay for a Blue Badge. Includes eligibility, supporting documents, track progress
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
Corporate deputyship and appointeeship
Find out about our deputyship and appointeeship service
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
Housing options and care homes
Includes Shared Lives scheme, sheltered living, supported housing, independent living scheme, care homes, continuing healthcare and homelessness advice
Health and wellbeing services
Includes community health services, stop smoking, weight management, diabetes prevention and drug and alcohol misuse services
Adult social care contacts
Contact adult social care to discuss care and support
Adult social care plans and reports
Find out more about our plans and performance within Adult Social Care services in Essex