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Find care and support services
Find information about social care and support services for people living in County Durham.
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Get your care needs assessed
You may need help in your daily life because you're elderly and/or you have an illness or disability.
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Social Care Direct
Social Care Direct can assist you to find information and advice to help you live as independently as you can. If your needs are urgent you should telephone Soc...
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Some people living in care homes cannot always make their own decisions about where to live or how to be cared for, so they need extra care and protection to en...
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Independent Mental Capacity Advocates
The aim of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service is to provide independent safeguards for people who lack capacity to make certain important decision...
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Equipment and services in your home
Do you need help to remain in your own house? Find information about adaptations to your home, equipment to help you carry out everyday activities and personal ...
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Care Pathways
This page provides information about Care and Support Pathways for adults with disabilities in County Durham, who are eligible for care and support services, no...
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Disabled Facilities Grant
If a member of your household struggles to get around the house safely because they are elderly or disabled, there may be help available.
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Care services outside your home
Find out about the many local services which provide short periods of care or support away from the home. These services can help with recovery or rehabilitatio...
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Reablement
A guide on Reablement and how it can help you manage day to day tasks.