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Care - alternative providers: Outline
We have eight residential care homes but there are many other homes in the area run by voluntary organisations and private companies.
A list of homes with their latest inspection reports can be found on the Care Inspectorate website.
Common questions
- Do I qualify for Carer's Allowance?
- How can I access services for me and my child who has a disability?
- How can I get a carer's assessment?
- I help to care for my mother, what help is available for me?
- What are personal care services?
- Who can receive free personal care?
- How do I get a home care service?
- What kind of help is available for carers?
- Who can I speak to if I am having difficulty caring for my child and think I need help?
- I am being abused. Who can help me?
- What is Carer's Allowance?
- What is Shared Care Services?
Further information
- Children's benefits
- Young carers
- Care costs and benefits advice for people moving to care homes
- Disability living allowance
- Home carers
- Choosing a care home
- Direct Payments
- Social work complaints
- Hospice care
- Supporting Your Independence
- Reception Services
- Preventing falls
- Care assessments
- Carers
- Shared care for older people
- Day care services for older people
- Care costs and benefits advice for people living at home
