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Adult social care

If you need care as an adult, we can help you look at the available care and support options.
Are you worried about someone?

If you think someone is being hurt, treated badly or not looked after properly, please tell us:

  • call us on 020 8314 7777 (option 1)
  • or see our safeguarding page to get help or report your concern

If someone is in danger right now, call 999.

Health and wellbeing directory

We are working on a new version of the health and wellbeing directory. If you want to update your organisation’s details please read this guide

What to expect from Adult Social Care

Discover what services and support you can get from adult social care and how they can help you.

Helping us shape our services - co-production

See how you can work with us to improve and create adult social care services.

Paying for your care and support

Find out how much adult social care costs and what help you can get to pay for it.

Moving from children's social care to adult social care

Find out how we help young people move from children’s services to adult social care, and prepare for adulthood.

Support when leaving hospital

Find assistance and services available to help you transition smoothly from hospital back to your home or community.

Accessible information

Learn how to get adult social care information in different formats like BSL videos or Easy Read so it’s easier to understand.

Help with money, benefits and making decisions

Find out what financial help you can get, how to manage your money, and who can support you to make important choices.

Support with living at home

Discover services and resources available to help you maintain independence and well-being while living at home.

Disability support

Explore resources and services available to assist individuals with disabilities in accessing necessary support and improving their quality of life.

Support for carers

Discover services and resources to support carers in their caregiving roles.

If you cannot live at home

Explore alternative housing and care options if living at home is not possible for you.

Safeguarding - concern for an adult

Learn how to report and respond to concerns about an adult's safety and well-being.

Information for professionals

Access resources and guidance tailored to professionals working in adult social care.

CQC Reform and Commissioning

Learn about changes in Care Quality Commission standards and how we ensure high-quality care through commissioning.
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