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Care and support we offer to help you stay in your own home

We can support you to live independently in your home. Find out about help with daily living, short term care, occupational therapy, home adaptations and the use of technology, sensory loss support, and home care services.

Advice and support to help with daily living

Use our AskSARA online self-assessment tool to help you find ways of making daily activities in your home easier.

Short term care

We can help you and your carer with short-term care to help you recover, regain your living skills and live independently at home after an illness or leaving hospital.

Home care services

Sometimes known as domiciliary care, this is when a professional carer visits you in your home to support you with daily tasks.

Occupational therapy

Find out how our occupational therapy service can provide support to help you stay independent.

Adjustments to your home to help you live independently

Find out how to access our home adaptations and handyperson services to help you live independently at home.

Technology to help you stay in your home

Find out how technology devices can offer extra support to help keep you safe and living independently at home.

Sensory loss support services

Find out how to access support or equipment if you have problems with your sight or hearing to help you stay independent.

Supported employment service

Helping people with disabilities or carers to find work matched to their interests and strengths. We also support employers to make adjustments in the work place.

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The council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.

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