Care services

Adult Services aims to help people continue to live in their own homes as independently as possible, whatever their disability or age.

We can offer information and advice to everyone about the range of social care services available and can provide free assessments of the care and support that people need.

Assessment - what help do you need?

Everyone is entitled to an assessment of their needs to see if Hampshire County Council Adult Services Department can help.

When you contact the Adult Services Department, someone will ask about the problems you are having. If the outcome of this initial discussion is that you would benefit from further assessment, we will make you an appointment to meet a Care Manager - often in your own home - for a detailed 'assessment' of your needs. This means that you will be able to talk in detail about the problems you are having and the Care Manager will try to find the best way of helping to reduce the risks that are preventing you living safely and independently at home. Even if you do not need further support from Adult Services, we will offer you information and advice about ways you can find the help you want.

Whenever possible Adult Services will give you choices about the help and services they can give you. When it has been agreed what kind of help you need, and how it will be provided, you will get a written 'care plan'. This plan is regularly reviewed with you.

You are entitled to have an assessment of your needs even if you may be paying for your care yourself, and if you would like support to make arrangements for your care we will also help you with this.

Registering as disabled

Registering as disabled may entitle you to some concessions and benefits, for example, reduced travel costs on buses and trains.

Transition

Transition is when young people aged 14 – 25 with disabilities and complex needs, move from Children’s Services to Adult Services

Additional information

• Making decisions - the Mental Capacity Act - support for people who find it difficult to make decisions
• Carers and family support - with details of support groups, respite care and bereavement advice
• Care standards