Older people and physical disabilities (OPPD)

The older people and physical disabilities (OPPD) team supports:

• adults aged 65 and over

• adults aged 18 and over with dementia

• adults aged 18 and over with a physical disability (18+)

• their carers

You can make a referral to OPPD for yourself or on behalf of someone else. 

We'll then work with you to decide on the best way to provide support. 

This may include: 

• carer support at home

• equipment or adaptations to your home to help you safely manage your daily needs

• support and advice for people providing a caring role to a friend or family member

• linking you to other community support services

• supporting you to move into alternative care settings if you can no longer remain safe at home

If you contact us for carer support we'll arrange for a social care practitioner to meet with you to assess your needs.

To be eligible for carer support at home or in a care home you must meet the Care Act eligibility criteria.