What we do in adult social care Start here for guidance if you're looking for social care or support for an adult in Worcestershire. What is adult social care An overview of what social care is and the types of social care services we offer Assessments and eligibility If you think you or someone else may need care or support, the first step is to understand your needs and how you might get help. Care and support Adult care and support in Worcestershire, care and support, assessments, housing support, care home options, learning disabilities and safeguarding. How to make a referral to Adult Social Care Information on how to make a referral for yourself, someone else or if you are a professional. Learning disabilities Support and guidance for people with learning disabilities and their families. How to pay for your care and support Paying for care, calculating your care costs and support you may be eligible for towards the cost of your care. Care and support plans Once assessed as eligible for social care, a personalised care and support plan sets out how your care needs can be met. Safeguarding and concerns about an adult Safeguarding, those at risk from abuse and neglect, as well as reporting concerns about an adult. Approved Mental Health Professional Service The Approved Mental Health Professional Service is responsible for undertaking assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 in Worcestershire. How to get support in a crisis Options to get in contact for a range of crisis situations. Professionals, providers and policies in Adult Social Care Policies, strategies, support and guidance for care providers and professionals in adult social care. Make a compliment, comment or a complaint Make a compliment, a comment or a complaint about Adult Social Care. Looking after someone (carer support) Support and guidance for those who are carers or who look after and care for a family member, partner or friend. Adult Social Care surveys Overview and results for the statutory adult social care surveys. Adult Social Care Local Account Our Local Account sets out how well we are doing at meeting the needs of residents who require care and support.