Help from the local council if you are ill, injured or have a disability - Who does it help?
If you have an illness or a disability, you may need help to continue living at home. These services can be provided by your local council.
- Last reviewed 07 October 2024
Who does it help?
If you have an illness or a disability, you may need help to continue living at home. For example, you may need someone to come in and help with personal things like washing, dressing, shopping, cooking. Or you might need equipment to help with mobility or daily living tasks.
These services can be provided by your local council:
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Local council department responsible for protecting children and adults. See full definition in England and Wales
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The social work department in Scotland
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The Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland.