Long-term support

You can get a range of support to help you live independently at home and when you are out and about in the community.

Much of this support is easy to access, and you don't need a social care assessment. To find out more about support to live at home.

If you have read the advice on this page and feel that you, or someone you care for, would need more formal, ongoing care, the information below will help you.

You will need a social care assessment to access this type of ongoing support.

Unlike NHS health care, most social care needs to be paid for.

Find out more about your options and whether you can get help with costs.