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

Report abuse or neglect, types of abuse, safeguarding and deprivation of liberty safeguards

Support for carers

Information, support and guidance for people who look after someone

Disabilities and health conditions

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

Paying for care and support

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

Blue Badge

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

Help to live at home

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

Corporate deputyship and appointeeship

Find out about services for people who lack mental capacity

Going into and leaving hospital

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

Housing options and care homes

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

Health and wellbeing services

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

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out how to reduce the risk of catching Coronavirus and how to get a vaccine

Adult social care contacts

Contact adult social care to discuss care and support

Adult social care business plan and local account report

Find out more about our plans and performance within Adult Social Care services in Essex

Community funding

Find funding for local projects related to public health and supporting carers

Essex Caring Communities Commission

In May 2024 the Leader of Essex County Council, Kevin Bentley, announced the Council’s intention to sponsor a Caring Communities Commission. The Commission is an independent group of experts and elected members looking at transforming outcomes across health and social care.

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