Support without a financial assessment
There is a wide range of support available that does not require a financial assessment.
These services can help you stay independent, improve your quality of life, reduce costs, and delay or prevent the need for more intensive care.
Options include:
- Lifeline pendent: Worn around the neck or wrist, these allow you to press a button to call for help 24 hours a day
- Keysafe: Securely store a set of keys, to enable access in an emergency
- Reminder clock: Helps people with memory issues by offering 20 reminders for daily tasks, medication and appointments
- Medication dispensers: Automated devices that remind you when to take your medication and release the correct dose
We offer a range of Assistive Technology. Contact us to find out more, whether you receive council support or fund your own care.
Adaptations can range from simple improvements to larger works, such as:
- grab rails and handrails
- improved lighting
- removal of trip hazards
- additional stair rails
- stairlifts
- level-access showers
- walk-in baths
Our Occupational Therapy Service can assess your needs and recommend suitable equipment or adaptations.
You may also be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to help with the cost of major adaptations, even if you pay for your own care.
Find out more about home adaptations and occupational therapy support.
This may include:
- reviewing medications with your pharmacist
- making simple changes to your home environment
- exercises to improve strength, balance and mobility
- regular vision and hearing checks
Available services may include:
- Local support groups, social activities and community events
- Work, learn and volunteer
- Managing money, benefits and debt
- Stay connected and reduce loneliness
- Keeping Healthy
You can also find information and support from:
- Age UK - advice, information and services for older people
- Mencap - support for people with a learning disability, their families and carers
- Independent Age - free advice for older people on money, care and wellbeing
- Northamptonshire Carers - free local support and services for unpaid carers
- Money Helper - free and impartial guidance on money, benefits and pensions
- Paying for Care - independent information and guidance on care funding, care fees and planning for future care costs
This may include:
- Specialist equipment and adaptations
- Occupational therapy assessments
- Advice on managing daily activities
- Condition-specific support groups and charities
You may also be entitled to non-means-tested benefits, such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Attendance Allowance, to help with extra costs associated with your condition.
Use the GOV.UK benefits checker to find out what support may be available to you.
Examples include:
If you are under State Pension age
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Universal Credit
If you are over State Pension age
- Attendance Allowance
- Pension Credit
Use the GOV.UK benefits checker to find out what support may be available to you.
A carer's assessment can help you access:
- information about local support groups
- emotional support and advice
- training and learning opportunities
- guidance on balancing work and caring responsibilities
- an assessment of your own needs
- support available through your GP
- practical help at home
- services that provide a break from caring
Get advice and support
If you would like to get advice or support from adult social care you can request a free care needs assessment.
Last updated 14 August 2026