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.