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Finding help at home - Factsheet 6

Man with carer The right care and support can make the difference between staying in your own home and having to move somewhere else.

Our factsheet gives an overview of the different kinds of help that are available‚ how to arrange them and what assistance might be available with the cost.

It includes information on:

Equipment and adaptations to make your home safer and more comfortable

  • Personal care and home help services
  • What the local authority might provide
  • Finding and employing a care worker
  • Charges for services and help with meeting them

This factsheet will be useful to anyone who might benefit from extra support at home or who has a friend or relative in need of help.

Further information

Please download our factsheet at the top right of this screen for more detailed information.