Frequently asked questions and useful information

Whats in this section?

Whats in this section?

Who is Care Choices?

Care Choices is a specialist provider of information about care and support for older people and the specialist care of adults with additional needs (aged 18-64).

Is Care Choices a care provider?

No, we are not a care provider, nor are we associated with any care providers on our website. Our data is provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), for information purposes only.

How do I contact my local Adult Social Care team?

To contact your local Adult Social Care team click here, or to claim a copy of the Care Services directory for your area, click here.

Adult Social Care supports adults of working age and older people who have a disability, mental health condition, sensory loss or general frailty.

They can usually provide support or advice in the following areas:

  • Assessment of needs and care planning, co-ordination and review.
  • Advice about care, health, housing and money.
  • Emotional and practical support.
  • Protection of vulnerable adults or safeguarding.
  • Residential care.
  • Personal care at home.
  • Community meals.
  • Day services and opportunities.
  • Equipment and adaptations to the home.
  • Support for carers and respite care.
  • Direct Payments.
  • Financial assessments and benefits advice.

I need financial advice about care

The Relatives and Residents Association helpline is an independent, impartial and free service offering advice and information to older people, their families and carers about housing and care options for later life. If you would like to get in touch with one of their trained advisers to discuss any matters relating to housing, care or related finance, then please call them directly on: 020 7359 8136 or visit: www.relres.org/helpline/contact-the-helpline/ for more information. You may also be able to find the information you are looking for in our paying for care section.

How do I add or update a listing on www.carechoices.co.uk?

If you’re a care provider or organisation supplying products/services to the care sector and would like to be listed on our website click here. To update an existing listing, click here