Advocacy

Apply for care and support

We could help you get care and support to improve your daily life.

Who can get help from Adult Social Care

Not everyone can get help from Adult Social Care. Find out how we decide who can get help, and how we assess you.

Your support plan

After you've had an assessment, if we can help with your care and support we'll write a support plan.

How we review your support plan

What happens when your care and support is reviewed, and how to request a review.

How advocacy can help you

If you find it difficult to express yourself, and you don’t have a friend or relative who can support you, an advocate can help make sure your voice is heard.

Choose the right support or care home

What to think about before you consider a care home, and the types of care homes there are. Sometimes care homes are known as nursing, residential, rest or retirement homes.

Support with your mental health and wellbeing

What you can do to improve your mental health and wellbeing, and where to get help.

Help with dementia

If you're worried about your memory, get help from the NHS and other organisations across the city.

Help if you have a learning disability

Where to get support if you have a learning disability.

Help to make decisions about your life

Some people can't make decisions for themselves, this is known as lacking mental capacity. We can help if you can’t make decisions for yourself, or you have to make decisions for someone else.

Help for an adult at risk of abuse or neglect

If you're experiencing abuse or neglect, or you're worried about someone else, tell us. This is often referred to as a safeguarding concern and we can help.

How to stay safe at home

How to get personal alarms and home sensors, and how to protect yourself from dangers like fire and fraud.

If someone close to you like a partner, ex-partner or family member hurts you or makes you feel unsafe, it's domestic abuse. Find out where to get help if you, or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse.

Independent financial advice

When you plan your care and support for now or the future, it may help to speak to a qualified Independent Financial Adviser.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Keeping people safe in a hospital or care home, can sometimes involve them being restricted or restrained. This is known as being deprived of your liberty.

Help in a mental health emergency

Where to get urgent help if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, you're in a life threatening situation, or you're worried about your mental health.

Mental Health Act assessments

What to do if you’re worried that someone is having a mental health crisis or emergency, and they won’t agree to get help.