Social care and wellbeing

Advice and support for children, young people, families, their networks and others who support them.

Working alongside you to live well and safely in our community - achieved through our service priorities of prevention, promoting independence, and prioritising resources.

Information and guidance for practitioners and professionals.

Could you provide a home for a child in need?

Specialist advice and support for disabled people.

An unpaid carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems. The term 'unpaid carer' should not be confused with a care worker, or care assistant, who receives payment for looking after someone.

How schools, the police, social services, the health services and the public work together to keep children and adults who are at risk, safe from harm.

Support for people who have mental health difficulties, their families and carers.

Find out answers to the most common questions we get asked about social services.

To contact Social Services, most people will need to get in touch with one of the teams listed here.

Independent and professional support to help you understand your rights, make informed decisions about your life, and support you to speak up about things that matter to you.

We have provided a list of local and national organisations which could offer you further advice and support.

Strategies, plans and policies for social care and the community.