Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Adult Social Care and Health

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SHIP: Southend's Health & Wellbeing Information Point

Online directory of services and organisations that help people to stay healthy, active and independent.


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Eligibility Criteria

Find out about the eligibilty criteria for support from Adult Social Care Sevices.


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Applying for care services

Adult social care services are for people aged 18 and over needing help and support with daily living, for example, washing, dressing and taking part in community activities.  We can also provide help and support for adults who are carers.

Complete our on line form to find out what help might be available to you and the people who care for you.  You can also do this on someone else's behalf. 


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Care Services for Adults

Information on social care services for adults including people with disabilities, asylum seekers, occupational therapy, wheelchairs and home equipment.


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NHS Continuing Healthcare

Information on how to access free care provided by the NHS.


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Keeping Safe

Information and advice on protecting vulnerable adults. 


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Services for Carers

Information on support and services for carers.


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Care Homes and Housing Options

Information on care homes, housing options and safety advice at home.


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Money

Information on social care charges, self-directed support, direct payments, advocacy, managing someone else's money and financial advice for self-funders of care.


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Keeping healthy

Information on health conditions, services and support and healthy living. 


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Drugs, Alcohol and Substance Misuse

Information on drug, alcohol and substance misuse services.


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