Social care

  • Changes to your benefits

    The government is reducing the amount of benefits some people can claim. Find out how this may affect you.

  • Safeguarding adults

    The golden years should not be black and blue. Help to stop abuse today.

  • Carers

    If you care, we care. Find out what support you are eligible for.

  • Family Information Service

    Information and advice for children, young people and families from the Family Information Service.

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We provide a range of advice and services for children, adults and the people who care for them. Find out about the advice and practical assistance on offer and how we can help you, whatever your needs or situation.

Childcare and early years

Childcare information and advice for families and children from 0-19 years.

Blue badge scheme

If you are visually impaired or a driver or passenger with a disability, you may be entitled to use the blue badge scheme.

Fostering and adoption

Information for people who would like to give a child a home.     

Adult social care

How to get social care support that suits your individual needs, gives you choice over the support you receive and control over how it is delivered.

Care homes

Care homes with nursing provide care for people who cannot remain safely at home because of complex physical and nursing care needs.