Social care and support guide

A quick guide for people who have care and support needs and their carers

Includes helplines, needs assessments, advocacy and reporting abuse

Includes home adaptations, help at home from a paid carer, staying safe and housing

How to pay for care and support, and where you can get help with costs

Includes hospital discharge and care and support afterwards

Includes carer's assessments, support from local councils, respite care and help for young carers

Includes advice on challenging behaviour, moving and lifting people and medicines

Services, support and tips if you care for someone under 21, and moving to adult social services

Includes powers of attorney and mental capacity