Assisting people to live independent, safe and well
Adult social care plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents and the health of communities. In Rotherham we aim to enable every resident with care and support needs to live their best lives, with the people they value, close to home and with access to the right support at the right time. Through our adult social care pathway we can prevent, reduce or delay the need for more intensive or long-term support, target resources to those with complex needs, safeguard people from neglect or abuse and provide high quality services that are accessible to all. 73% of people who access adult social care feel they have enough choice over their care and support.
The differences you will see:
Increase in the use of assistive technology and preventative support to maximise independence and delay the need for long-term social care support
We will continue to promote independent living, utilising assistive technologies and digital solutions to ensure people can stay safely in their homes wherever possible, and reducing their need for intensive, invasive care.
Castle View day centre will open in 2026, enabling adults with complex needs to maintain their independence and providing respite to carers
Through supporting children and young people with eligible support needs, we will help to prepare them for adulthood through a partnership-based transition process. Their voice will be central to this, with support focused on helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations, including help to find employment.
This person-centred ethos also guides our overall approach to supporting residents with a learning disability: giving people choice and control over how they live their lives, engaging with them on the services they want to access, and investing in local supported accommodation so that they can live as independently as possible.
Continue support to residents with the high cost of living, including with food sustainability
We will continue to support our residents with the high cost of living, providing support when they need it the most. Additional support will be provided to help those who may be eligible to apply for pension credit, whilst the value of school uniform vouchers will be increased to support families. Finally, we will create a Food Works offer in the borough, complimenting existing provision including social supermarkets and crisis support to help people to live sustainably.
