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What help is available?
We can't know every local service. We can tell you what exists and who to ask.
If this is an emergency
If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical attention, contact the appropriate emergency service or healthcare professional now. In the UK: 999 for an emergency, NHS 111 for urgent healthcare advice.
The Care Circle is not an emergency service.
Carer's assessment
SignpostingYour own assessment as the person providing support. You are entitled to one in your own right.
Who to ask: Your local council's adult social care team.
Needs assessment
SignpostingAn assessment of what support the person you care for needs at home.
Who to ask: Your local council's adult social care team.
Respite and short breaks
SignpostingCover so you can rest, work or go away.
Who to ask: Adult social care, local carers' centre, or voluntary organisations.
Home support
InformationHelp with personal care, meals, medication prompts or housework.
Who to ask: Council-arranged or privately arranged care agencies.
Community services
InformationLunch clubs, befriending, day services, faith and community groups.
Who to ask: Local council directory, library, or a local carers' organisation.
Benefits and financial support
SignpostingAttendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, council tax reductions and similar.
Who to ask: GOV.UK, Citizens Advice, or an independent benefits adviser.
Hospital discharge support
SignpostingArrangements for getting home safely and what should be in place first.
Who to ask: The hospital discharge team or ward sister.
Equipment and home adaptations
SignpostingRails, raised seats, key safes, bathing equipment, ramps.
Who to ask: Occupational therapy via adult social care.
Transport
InformationCommunity transport, patient transport, taxi cards, blue badge.
Who to ask: Local council and the hospital booking line.
Advocacy
SignpostingSomeone independent to help the person be heard in decisions.
Who to ask: Local advocacy organisations.
Legal advice
Professional advicePowers of attorney, wills, capacity questions.
Who to ask: A qualified solicitor. This app does not give legal advice.
Financial advice
Professional advicePaying for care, long-term planning.
Who to ask: A regulated financial adviser. This app does not give financial advice.
Say this
“I'm ringing about my mother. I'd like to request a needs assessment for her, and a carer's assessment for me. Could you tell me how that's arranged?”
Links and services shown here are for the UK. They can be adjusted for other countries. Always check details with the service itself.