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Social care for adults

Care worker and older woman talking in North Yorkshire.
Care worker and older woman talking in North Yorkshire.

New to adult social care?

Do you, or somebody you know, need help with daily living?

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Older man laughing with care worker in North Yorkshire.

Social care support

If you need social care support and want to remain in your own home, there are many options available depending on your individual needs.

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Elderly lady in a care home in North Yorkshire.

Housing support, care homes and extra care schemes

Find out about retirement properties, care homes, sheltered accommodation and extra care housing schemes, including costs and eligibility.

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Accessing social care services and financial information

Find out how to access social care services and the costs involved.

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Care services directory

The care services directory contains information about social care services available in North Yorkshire and lists care and nursing homes.

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Activities for older people

District and borough councils provide a wide range of leisure, cultural, sporting and organised social activities for older people.

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Our care and support where I live strategy

The strategy will underpin our plans to 2020 and beyond for the provision of care and support where people live.

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Contracting for adult social care and health services

View a range of information including approved providers, care home fees and contact details.

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