What is a social care service? (page 2 of 2)

Here are some examples of when you may need a social care service:

• If you are getting older and you find it difficult to do everyday things in your home
• If you have been ill or in hospital. You may need some help while you get better
• If you have a physical disability or a learning disability

Here are some ways a social care service could help you.

A social care service could:

• Find someone to help you do everyday things at home
• Help you get out of the house. For example, to a day centre, a club or a library
• Help you with advice about your benefits
• Help someone that looks after you. For example, someone in your family, or a friend

Sometimes it is hard to ask for help. But help is there if you need it.

It is important that you get the help that you need.

Go to the next page for information about

• where to start finding the right social care service for you