Adult social care and health

Get social care help

How to get help and support if you or someone you know is struggling to cope

Report a concern about an adult, a care professional or someone at risk of radicalisation.

Including what abuse is, domestic abuse support, and protecting people who lack mental capacity.

Information, support and guidance for people who look after someone

Get help with disabilities, mental health, dementia, autism, accessible transport, advocacy and end of life care

Includes eligibility for financial support, financial assessments, pay your care bill, personal budgets and direct payments

How to apply for, renew or pay for a Blue Badge. Includes eligibility, supporting documents, track progress

Includes help with meals and shopping, help at home, home adaptations, equipment to stay independent, technology for independent living

Find out about services for people who lack mental capacity

What to do if you have to go into hospital, what happens when you arrive and getting support when you leave

Includes Shared Lives scheme, sheltered living, supported housing, extra care housing, care homes, continuing healthcare and homelessness advice

Includes community health services, stop smoking, weight management, diabetes prevention and drug and alcohol misuse services

Contact adult social care to discuss care and support

Find out about business plans, service performance and community-based approaches.

Find out about community safety in Essex, including how to report crimes and abuse