Helping those in greatest need
The government has a system that is used to decide who can get help from adult social services, to ensure people in the greatest need get help.
Information, legal and finance
Information, legal and finance
Council tax and housing benefit
Find out more about who can claim council tax and housing benefit, also who to contact for more information.
Find out how the council works out social care charges and contact details for organisations who can also advise you.
Having someone to speak on your behalf is often known as advocacy. Advocacy means having someone who will express your views and wishes.
Making decisions: who decides when you can't?
Find out more about the mental capacity act which helps empower and protect vulnerable people who are not able to make their own decisions.
Find out about the types of information we may hold about you if you receive services from us and how you can get copies of this information.
Personal budgets allow people to have choice and control over the way their social care and support is organised.
Support planning and support brokerage
A support plan shows how a person will use their personal budget to meet their care and support needs. A support broker is someone who can help to plan and arrange support and care.
Managing your money can be stressful and worrying but with lots of organisations offering free services you can easily get the help you need.