Social care support | North Yorkshire County Council

Parents with young child walking in North Yorkshire.

Parents with young child walking in North Yorkshire.

Local assistance fund

The fund supports vulnerable adults to move into or remain in the community, and to help families under great pressure to stay together.

Woman sitting outside using her mobile phone in North Yorkshire.

Woman sitting outside using her mobile phone in North Yorkshire.

Social care - out of hours support

The emergency duty team deals with social care emergencies outside office hours.

Women working on art project at community centre in North Yorkshire.

Women working on art project at community centre in North Yorkshire.

Community and day centres

We provide day services offering people a chance to pursue meaningful and valued work, social and leisure activities.

A hand on the hand of an elderly person.

Care at home

Home care can help you continue to live independently and safely in your own home.

Someone giving occupational therapy to a patient.

Occupational therapy

We offer two kinds of occupational therapy service - social and health.

A telephone modem to enable you to use the telecare system.

Telecare services

Telecare is a system that uses a range of sensors to help you to live at home, if you are vulnerable and need support.

Person supporting an older lady walking outdoors in North Yorkshire.

Short-term support, reablement and home from hospital care

We can help you and your carer if you have short term care needs, such as support or rehabilitation when you are discharged from hospital.