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Help at home

If you think you could benefit from some extra help at home, a good place to start is with a care needs assessment from the local council. This will look at the help you need and make suggestions about how you can get it. Help with care can include disability equipment, home adaptations, or getting outside help to take care of the tasks you find it difficult to do yourself.

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Getting a care needs assessment

An assessment from your local council can work out what help you need

Getting extra help at home

Help with personal care and household chores

Home care agencies

Help with personal care so you can stay independent at home

Getting disability equipment

Equipment and gadgets to help you in the home and outside

Technology to keep you safe at home

Devices to monitor your health and safety, and call for help when you need it

Smart technology for later life

Smart technology can keep you connected, help with everyday tasks and make it easier to call someone in an emergency.

Getting equipment for sight loss

Aids and technology to help you stay independent

Help with hearing loss

Equipment and technology to help with hearing loss

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