Social care services support people with physical disabilities, long-term illnesses, learning disabilities, and mental illnesses. Find out More
Who provides social care?
Find out more about the different social care providers available, and how each one works. Find out More
Who needs social care?
Social care is for anyone who needs support to in their day to day life – this can be personal care, protection, social work or social support services. Find out More
How is social care funded?
Social care funding comes from a mixture of local authorities and self-funders. Those with more than £23,250 in savings fund their own care. Find out More
Who works in social care?
Being a support worker is a challenging but rewarding role that provides an opportunity to make a difference to someone else’s life every day. Find out More