• Starting your day right – waking up, enjoying a wholesome breakfast, and preparing for the day
• Seeking companionship for shopping trips or reuniting with old friends
• Arranging for medication pickup from the pharmacy, possibly bi-weekly

Or If you’re providing care to a loved one, finding a suitable caregiver to offer company or overnight support, allowing you some much-needed rest

You might qualify for financial assistance for the costs associated with a caregiver. The source of funding and the amount provided will vary based on the type and volume of care and support required, as well as your financial situation.

Consider requesting a community care assessment from your local council’s adult social services department if you need assistance with daily essentials like personal care, managing medications, and meals. They are obligated to evaluate your care needs.

A representative, often a social worker or care manager, will conduct a home visit to discuss your needs and goals related to care and support. It’s crucial to understand that there may be a difference between what you ‘need’ and what you ‘desire’.

The council will assess whether your needs qualify as ‘eligible’, meaning they are eligible for public funding. Should you meet these criteria, a financial assessment will follow to decide your eligibility for financial support for care costs, and the extent of

Your local council might coordinate with private firms or charities to organize your care and support. Alternatively, you might opt to arrange for a care worker yourself. This could be due to several reasons:

• The council has allocated a personal budget for you to purchase care and support services directly.
• You were found not to meet the council’s criteria for eligibility.
• You choose to independently manage your care and support arrangements.