Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find information about community support and our services during the coronavirus pandemic, on our information for residents pages, our information for businesses pages, and our community support hub page which has guidance to help coordinate community organisations.
See a summary of our Local Outbreak Control Plan and read our frequently asked questions.
Adult Care
This page shows information. You can access online services relating to Adult Care here.
Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. We provide information and services to improve carers' ability to care and also live a life outside this role
Providing modern accommodation, on-site care and support facilities for people with a social care need
The Shared Lives Scheme, offering a home environment for adults with care needs
Technology Enabled Care (TEC) monitoring and response services to help support vulnerable people at home
Helping someone lacking the capacity to manage their own financial affairs
Helping adults to return home from hospital safely and in a timely way
About commissioning and how contracts are awarded for Social Care services
Practical solutions and advice on how to eat well
Sources of help if you, or someone you care for, feels vulnerable
Support if you, or someone you care for, feels isolated and lonely.
Planning your stay in hospital
Making sure you get home and recover safely after a stay in hospital
Finding out what benefits you may be entitled to claim
Sources of help if you need assistance with mobility
Direct Payments and other ways to use your Adult Social Care Personal Budget
Information about mental health and wellbeing on the West Berkshire Directory
Advice on nursing, care and residential homes
Providing care and support during the day for disabled, vulnerable and older people
Information about paying for care and support
Advice and information about services we can provide to people with longer term conditions
Information on services to support adults who need social care