Support to stay independent and living at home

Support to stay independent and living at home

Find out what support options are available to help you or a loved one stay independent and living at home for longer.

Personal care and support with daily tasks in your home

Guidance and support with daily tasks in the home to maintain or improve your own independence or that of someone you care for.

Falls prevention

Falls prevention guidance to check if you’re at risk of falling, the steps to look after yourself and what to do if you have a fall.

Entering or leaving hospital guidance

Guidance and support with hospital appointments, transport and any basic support you may need.

Travel and community transport

Transport and travel support for people in Worcestershire who do not have access to conventional transport.

Warmer Worcestershire

The Warmer Worcestershire Network is a partnership working together to tackle fuel poverty.

Community Micro-enterprises

Small businesses providing care and support to local people.

Community Services Directory

Enables you to search for support or services in your area. 

Living well for longer

Information about improving your strength and balance and the resistance bands exercises you can do to help with your health.

Making your home work for you

Equipment to help you stay at home

Equipment can help you maintain or improve your independence or that of someone you care for.

Assistive technology to help you stay at home

Technology which can help you maintain or improve your independence or that of someone you care for.

Adjustments to your home

Making adjustments to your home can support you to continue living independently at home.

Specialist support services

Sensory impairment and physical disabilities

Support to stay independent, which includes information about mobility and accessibility, as well as driving and Blue Badge parking.

Reablement

Reablement is a service provided to you at home, and aims to promote and maintain your independence and reduce the need for formal care and support services.

Returning home from hospital with care and support needs

When leaving hospital from either a planned or emergency stay you might need some care and support when you return home.

Learning disabilities

Support and guidance for people with learning disabilities and their families.

Mental health and support for adults

Where to get help in a crisis, mental health support services, self-help resources for you or someone you care for and guidance for drug and alcohol disorders.

Worcestershire Advice Network

Information and details of local agencies who can help with every day problems such as benefits, housing and debt. 

Care options at home

Care and support you can get within your home.

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