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Get care and support

For people who need care now or think they may need care soon.

Get your care needs looked at

Get help to do things yourself, like equipment or changes to your home. Or get care, from people you know, the community and professionals

Paying for your care

If someone needs to look after you because of a disability or ill-health, find out if you have the right to financial help

Get specialist support for mental health, a condition or disability

If you have a mental health issue or a health condition, you can get local NHS, charity or Dorset Council support

Get help for somebody who cares for you

If someone you know helps you to do things, find out what support your carer can get – and how you can go out

Adult social care support in prisons

We are responsible for providing social care for adults in prisons, approved premises, and bail accommodation in Dorset

Find out what support you can get


Get your care needs looked at

Request a care needs assessment to help identify what support could improve your wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Get specialist support for mental health, a condition or disability
Find specialist support for mental health, disabilities, sensory impairments, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions.

Get help for the people supporting you
If you help a person that can't manage without you, you may count as a carer. See what support we can offer you.

Adult social care support in prisons
Find out what adult social care support is available if you are in prison or supporting someone who is.

Choose how your care is provided

Choose the kind of support you need
Explore different types of care and support to help you decide what best meets your needs and goals.

How to choose who you get care and support from
Learn how to compare care providers and make informed choices about who delivers your care and support.

Choose small independent carers
Find out about receiving personalised care and support from small independent carers in your local community.

Direct payments

Use direct payments to arrange and manage your own care and support in a way that works for you.

Individual service funds
Learn how individual service funds can give you more choice and control over how your care budget is used.

Housing and supported living

Independent living with communal support (known as Extra Care)

Find housing that lets you live independently while benefiting from on-site support and shared facilities.

Get a home that's right for you, with care if you need it
Explore housing options that can meet your current needs and provide care and support if required in the future.

 
Live in a home that is right for you
Get advice on choosing a home that supports your independence, wellbeing and future needs.
 
Shared Lives support
Learn how Shared Lives can help you live independently with support from a trained carer in a family home or community setting.