What is Adult Social Care

Adult Social Care works alongside adults who need extra care and support to live well and to be as independent as possible.

People may require support because of a disability, long-term illness, age, a learning disability, Autism, mental health problems or being a carer.  

This animation is an introduction to your social care journey.

 

find out what support you can receive if you, or someone you care for, needs help with daily living: request support for an adult

A directory of Plain English definitions of the most commonly used or misunderstood words and phrases in the adult social care journey.