How to know what care you need

If you’re not sure where to start to get the right care in place, you can ask your local authority for help. Whatever your financial situation, the Adult Social Care team can help you to understand what type of care is the best fit for you.

Find out what care you need

Further information

Elder

Elder is the UK's leading introductory live-in care agency, matching care seekers with self employed live-in carers based on their individual needs and personality.

Care packages start from £1,350 per week, with increasing levels of support available based on an individual's needs.

Visit their website to find live-in care in your area or speak with their team on 0330 433 2265.

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Care Choices

Care Choices produces a range of independent publications to support people who are looking for care. Regional Care Directories contain all you need to know about care in your local area – including listings of live-in care, home care, and care homes as well as other useful information about accessing care.

These publications are available in print and also as PDFs and eBooks. To order free printed copies simply visit the website or call 0800 389 2077.

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Care Concierge

If you would like some expert guidance on finding a new care provider, resolving a dispute or exploring funding options then you might benefit from talking with our Care Concierge team.

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Paying for care

If you want to find out how you could pay for a residential care home, use our Care Costs Calculator.

Calculate my care costs

Understanding your options

While they’re the most well known, care homes aren’t your only option. Find out about other potential options, such as home adaptations.

Home care

Finding care

Whether you need some help at home or want to find out more about Care Homes in your area, we have information on where to search and what questions to ask.

Finding the right care