If you think you need help with social care in Shropshire, The Shropshire Choices Support Finder can give you an overview of how the adult care system works.

The directory can provide you with insights into:

  • Finding a care facility
  • Paying for care
  • Carer services
  • Staying independent

The guide also contains comprehensive details of local useful contacts and the care homes, nursing homes and home care services operating in the area.



Shropshire Choices Support Finder 2026

“I’ve found the physical copies of the Support Finder really helpful. Our surgery has a big elderly population and many prefer a paper copy. Publishing a hard copy really does make it so much more accessible and inclusive.”

Julie, Community Care Co-ordinator

“This is a gold mine of information which is clear and easy to read. I don't have to scribble anything down as I know where to go to find exactly what I'm looking for, as well as discovering a lot more too.”

Paul, Member of the public

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‘Waiting well’ for a dementia diagnosis

by Beth Britton on September 22, 2026
Beth Britton reflects on the experience of seeking a dementia diagnosis and looks at what you can do if you are waiting for an assessment.

How Nutrition Impacts Elderly Mental Health with Lauren Wallis

by Lulu Hines on August 11, 2026
When an older person becomes tired, low in mood or more forgetful, it is often put down to age. Is it really just ageing? A nutritionist weighs in on how diet, digestion and medication affect mood, memory and energy in older people.