Website and telephone payments Sunday 19 May
Our website and telephone payment systems are unavailable between 9am and 2pm on Sunday 19 May. You will not be able to pay for any council services on our website or over the phone during this time.
If you are disabled or recovering after an illness, we can help you to be independent in your home and to access specialist equipment and support.
Use the free AskSARA self-assessment tool to discover ways of helping yourself with daily activities at home.
If you have a sight or hearing difficulty, you could benefit from care services through a needs assessment.
We provide information and advice on:
You can find more details on our hearing and vision impairment page.
If you have difficulties managing in your home, it may be possible to alter or adapt your property. We offer services and support for independent living.
A first step might be to fill in our AskSARA needs assessment form. This will give you an idea of what you might need, and who to turn to. Someone from social care services can visit your home to discuss your needs.
Get help from rehabilitation services if you have recently had a stay in hospital, or are recovering after an illness or fall. See our help returning home after hospitalisation page or contact us.
Telecare uses a range of sensors to assist you to live at home. They link to a Lifeline (a kind of telephone) used to get help if it's needed.
Telecare can:
See our telecare page for more information.
You can find more details of the support you may receive in the social care support section.
We offer information, advice and other services to carers across North Yorkshire. See the carers pages for more details.
More information is available on the NHS Choices social care and support guide on the NHS website.