What is adult social care
A definition of who adult social care typically support.
Adult social care helps people aged 18 and over who have care and support needs because of a variety of conditions, as well as the carers who look after them.
Recipients of adult social care are typically:
- older people who require extra assistance to live independently
- individuals living with physical disabilities
- people with learning disabilities or autism
- adults with physical illnesses or long-term health conditions
- people with mental health conditions that affect their daily life
- those who are recovering from a hospital stay and need short-term assistance to regain independence (reablement)
- unpaid family and friends who are carers for an adult, by providing support for their own wellbeing and helping them take a break from caring
Click to go back to the form Ask about care and support for an adult - West Berkshire Council.
If you would like to complete a carer's self-assessment, use the following form Carers self-assessment form - West Berkshire Council.
If your enquiry is about other services the council provides, click Contact us - West Berkshire Council.
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