NHS Social Care and Support Guide
Official guide to help with day-to-day living due to illness or disability.
The official NHS resource for navigating social care.
About this service
NHS Social Care and Support Guide provides they signpost to local social services for home assessments and explain your rights to free care equipment for people across England. It is there for individuals with care needs and their unpaid carers. There is no charge for using it. You can contact them yourself, so you do not need to be referred by anyone else. Opening times are 24/7 online. Care and appointments can be hard to navigate, and it is reasonable to ask for help understanding your options.
How they can help you
They signpost to local social services for home assessments and explain your rights to free care equipment.
What to expect
Clear information on the different types of support available and how to apply.
What to bring
Details of medical conditions and care needs.
Who it's for
Individuals with care needs and their unpaid carers
Eligibility
UK residents needing care support.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- UK residents needing care support.
- Opening hours
- 24/7 online
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Cost
Free
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Helpful guides
Practical advice that can help you understand your next step.
Report a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free