Staying independent at home

Explore the services and support available to keep you safe and independent in your own home.

Occupational therapy, equipment or adaptations

Helping you stay at home with equipment, adaptations, and specialist advice to help you live independently.

Disabled Facilities Grant

Apply for help to pay for adaptations to your home so you can live safely and independently.

Reduce your risk of falls

Information on how to reduce your risk of falling and where to get help and advice.

Get support for a disability

Information on the support you can receive for disabilities including mental and physical health, autism, dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Staying Put service

There are schemes available to help older, disabled and other vulnerable people remain in their homes. These include the handy person service and help in the garden.

Help with meals and shopping

Find help with meals, food shopping and the cost of food.

Travel passes and support

Blue Badges, Freedom Passes for older or disabled people, London Taxicards and other travel support.

LIFE service: supporting recovery and independence at home

The LIFE service is Croydon’s integrated health and social care service supporting adults to recover, regain independence and remain safely in their own homes.