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Early support to help you be independent

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  1. You are here: Early support to help you be independent
  2. Independence support available for unpaid carers
  3. Independence support available for people with a sensory impairment

Not everyone who contacts adult social care needs ongoing, long-term support. We may refer you to our Supporting Independence Team, which can offer short-term support to help you to stay independent.

You will also receive support from this team if you are an unpaid carer or have a sensory impairment.

Supporting independence

A Community Connector worker will develop a plan with you to help you identify the outcomes you want to achieve. They will also complete a supporting independence assessment to identify the best support for you. Your worker will discuss how long your support will last. Types of support might include:

  • access to community services that help with isolation and loneliness
  • linking you to practical support for your health and wellbeing
  • providing assistive technology and equipment that will help you in your home
  • help with housing issues
  • access to advice about benefits and financial support
  • access to health and wellbeing groups
  • access to employment, training, or volunteering opportunities
  • Next page: Independence support available for unpaid carers

Contact the Adult Social Care Team

To find out more about adult social care services, request an assessment, or make an enquiry, please get in touch.

Telephone: 01709 822330

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Useful links to help you live independently

  • Adult social care words and phrases
  • Benefit advice for people living with cancer
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  • Support with putting your bins out
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  • Support in the community
  • Support for people with Learning Disabilities
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