New adult social care support directory launched to help people stay well and independent

A new guide to help Shropshire residents access social care and health services has been launched this week.

Shropshire Choices Support Finder 2022

Shropshire Council’s Shropshire Choices Support Finder 2022 for Adult Care and Support Services offers a wide range of advice and support to help people make the right choice to help retain their independence and stay well. The directory covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Health and wellbeing
• Housing options and support, including support for homelessness
• Community safety
• Travel and mobility
• Social and physical activities
• Help to stay independent
• Equipment, gadgets and adaptations
• What adult social care services are available, and how to plan your support
• Specialist care and support
• Support for unpaid carers
• Financial advice and support
• Opportunities to have your say
• Useful contacts
• Directory of care homes and nursing homes

Simon Jones, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said:-

“We know the pandemic has had a significant impact on everyone, in particular those who may need additional help or support because of age, increased illness, disability or any significant change in their life.

“Social care and health have played, and continue to play, a vital and instrumental role in supporting our NHS throughout the pandemic; while continuing to lead the way in promoting wellbeing by enabling people to maintain their independence, stay safe and well for longer, and live purposeful and happier lives.

“We hope that pulling together all what we offer to people into one directory will help you find and make the right choice for you or your loved ones to remain independent and stay well.”

The council’s Shropshire Choices website also provides information about a wide range of sources of help and support, including independent financial information, information about care homes and housing options. It can also help with keeping independent, getting out and about, keeping safe, health and wellbeing, employment and volunteering opportunities, and being a carer.

Tanya Miles, Shropshire Council’s executive director of people, said:-

“Our Shropshire Support Finder is another way people can find information to help them get the support that’s right for them.

“Our directory is full of support services, voluntary organisations and community-based activities that are available across Shropshire to help you or a loved one lead the lives you want, as well as maintain or regain independence. It is designed to give you help and advice so that you can find your own way to meet any needs for support and care.

“Providing the right information and advice to people when they need that extra support can enable them to take control of their own health and care without relying on more formal social care and health services. For those who do need that extra support, we will remain strongly focused on enabling residents to live independent lives, with access to good-quality services within their community.

“So if you are looking for care, if you think a family member needs support, or if you want to know what services are available for carers, we hope our Shropshire Choices Support Finder and Shropshire Choices website provide the right information and advice to help you find the support you need.”

To access the Shropshire Choices Support Finder 2022, click here.

You can find out more about Shropshire Choices by visiting www.shropshire.gov.uk/shropshire-choices

Further information

Full list of areas covered in the Shropshire Choices Support Finder 2022:-

Your health and wellbeing

Shropshire Choices

Healthy Shropshire

Let’s talk about the f-word: Preventing falls

Shropshire Libraries: Reading Well

In your community

Housing options and homelessness

Independent Living Partnership

Private sector housing

Social housing

Sheltered housing

Extra care housing

Private renting

Safety in your community

Staying safe

Protecting your property

Concerned about abuse?

Travel and mobility

Community transport

Concessionary travel schemes

Options available for Shropshire residents of state pensionable age or over 18

Options available for Shropshire residents with a qualifying disability 

Social and physical activities

Social prescribing 

Help to stay independent

Advice and advocacy support

Shropshire Council’s START Team 

Equipment, gadgets, and adaptations

Assistive technology and telecare

Assistive technology checklist

Your home

Making life easier in the home

Adult social care services and about planning your support

Getting the help you need

Planning your support

Support options

Joint Training

Leaving hospital

Personal Assistants (PAs)

NHS Continuing Healthcare

End of Life care

Home care agency checklist

Home care providers

Specialist care and support

Learning and physical disabilities and autism

Sensory Support Service

Alcohol/drug misuse

Mental health

Dementia care

Residential dementia care checklist 

I care for someone

Shropshire Carers

Young carers

NHS Carers Direct

Resource for those supporting childrenwith disabilities

Money matters

Build Back Better

Financial assessments

Additional income you may be entitled to

Managing your Personal Budget

Paying for your own care

Top-ups

Running out of money

Seeking financial advice 

Having your say

Making it Real

Healthwatch Shropshire

Inspecting and regulating care services

Customer compliments, comments, and complaints

How solicitors can help 

Useful contacts

Shropshire Choices

Finding care in your area

Local contacts 

Directory of care homes and nursing homes

Care homes checklist

Care home listings