Care Information

The information in this section can take you through the whole care process – from accessing support from your council to planning for end of life.

Find out about the different types of care available and how to access it. Learn about care home fees and paying for care. Use our handy checklists to help you choose the right care service. You may also find it useful to read our local Care Service Directories, which are published with local authorities across England and Wales. Find your local directory here.

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for people with All Conditions

Dementia
Drug & Alcohol Dependence
Eating Disorders
Learning Disabilities & Autism
Mental Health
Older People (65+)
Palliative Care
Physical Disabilities
Sensory Impairments
Younger Adults (Under 65)

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how to get social care — **How to get Social Care**
Click here for all you need to know about getting social care support.

staying independent — **Staying Independent at Home**
Click here to view information on how you can stay independent at home.

making adaptations — **Making Adaptions to your Home**
Click here for information on making changes to your home.

support for carer — **Support for Carers**
Click here to find out about the support available for carers.

care in your home — **Care in your Own Home**
Click here for information on care in your own home.

**Live-in Care**
Click here to find out about live-in care services.

**Choosing a Care Home**
Click here for information about care homes, the types available, and fees.

living with dementia — **Living with Dementia**
Click here to find out about living with and supporting those who live with dementia.

**Specialist Services**
Click here to view information on specialist services available for those with disabilities.

**End of Life Care**
Click here for information on palliative and end of life care.

**Paying for Care**
Click here for all you need to know about paying for care.

**Accessing Care Services in Scotland**
Click here to find out about Care and support available in Scotland

**Accessing Care Services in Wales**
Click here to find out about Care and Support available in Wales

**Checklists**
Click here to download our handy care home, homecare and dementia care checklists.

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Care Information

If you are looking for care, if you think a family member needs support, or if you want to know what services are available for carers, find the information you need in the pages below.

Care Information
How to get Social Care
Staying independent
Making adaptations
Support for Carers
Care in your own home
Live-in Care
Housing with care
Choosing a Care Home
Living with Dementia
Specialist services
End of life care
Paying for Care
Accessing Care Services in Scotland
Checklists

Care Information

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CQC rating – what’s this?

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the official regulator for the care sector. They inspect care homes and care services to make sure they are safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led.

There are four ratings awarded:

Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate

SCI rating – what’s this?

The Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI) is the official regulator for care services in Scotland.

They inspect care services to ensure they are supporting peoples wellbeing; appropriately setup; properly planning out care; are well led; and effectively staffed, each criteria is given a grade out of 6.

Unsatisfactory
Weak
Adequate
Good
Very good
Excellent

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