Admitting that you might need some help at home, perhaps because you don’t find it as easy to do things that you used to do, you’re worried about not managing, you’ve had a few accidents or indeed organizing your daily life feels overwhelming can be hard.
Living as independent life as possible and feeling that you can ask for and have choices about the care and support you need depend on having enough information and unbiased advice to help you make decisions.
If your needs relate to your physical or mental health and/or a disability the best place to start is
- Your local GP
- Contacting your local Council adult services (social services) to request an assessment of your needs.
There are many charities able to provide advice and information, including local ones and those specific to particular health issues and disabilities however the following are a good place to start:
We are a charity dedicated to supporting architectural professionals and their families.
Call our ABS helpline 020 3918 8588 email help@absnet.org.uk
Or check your eligibility and apply for support below
