Adult social care

Waiting for Adult Social Care

Waiting Well guidance and information for people and carers awaiting support from Adult Social Care


You will find this information useful if you: 

  • are waiting for an assessment of your social care needs or a carer’s assessment 
  • are waiting for adult social care services to start after a needs or carer’s assessment. 
  • are currently receiving care and support and have a change in your needs. 
  • experience a change in your physical or mental health and want to understand what local support is available
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Getting in contact

How to contact our team about a social care needs assessment, safeguarding concerns or carer’s assessment

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What to expect

Our process of helping you including a referral, assessment, looking at eligibility and a support plan

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Preparing

How to prepare for needs and carers assessments

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Support

Support for your assessment and alternative support available while you're waiting

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Advocacy

Advocacy is independent support help someone state their wishes and opinions (or doing this on their behalf)

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Paying for help

You may need pay toward the cost of your care. If you are eligible for our services, we will connect you with the team that will complete your financial assessment

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