Health and social careHealth and Social Care
Social care is a wide range of services designed to support people to maintain their independence, enable them to play a fuller part in society, protect them in vulnerable situations and manage complex relationships. For help or advice please contact the Access Social Care team on (01925) 444239.
Adapting homes
Equipment and Home Adaptations
Information on how to obtain equipment and adaptations for your home to help you to live as independently as possible.
Adult Social Services
Access To Records - Adult and Children's Social Services
Information on how to access your records if you are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, social care services
Information about charges for Adult Social Services
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Find out more about the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, download the policy and standard forms
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
The JSNA is an assessment of the current health and wellbeing of the children, young people and adults of Warrington. It provides information on topics relating to health, social care, education and lifestyle, along with variations across Warrington in terms of outcomes
Leaflets and information packs from Adult Social Services that can be downloaded and/or printed
Local Involvement Network (LINk)
Warrington Local Involvement Network (LINk) gives you the opportunity to influence local health and care services. Visit this page to find out what the LINk does and how you can get involved.
Do you have a concern, comment, compliment or complaint about adult social services in Warrington? Visit this page to find out how to tell us and also the different options available to you.
Information on how and why the council assesses the performance of adult social services. This includes copies of inspection documents, reports and details of our performance.
Like all councils across the country, Warrington will be introducing a host of changes over the next two years to improve the way we look after our residents. Visit this page to find out more about the future of adult social care in Warrington.
Self Directed Support and Personal Budgets
Self-directed support and personal budgets are a way for people who use social care services to be more in control of the support they receive. Visit this page to find out what we are doing to develop self-directed support in Warrington.
Warrington Social Care Partnership
Warrington Social Care Partnership exists to provide high quality care in Warrington through a well trained and competent workforce. This page contains useful information for social care providers.
What type of information will Adult and Children's Social Services hold about me?
Details of the type of information that Adult and Children's Social Services ask for and what they do with that information
Who is eligible for help? Adult Social Care Services
Information on the government system that is used to decide who can get help from adult social services
Carers
The adult placement service provides an opportunity for people needing care to be cared for by local people. This page provides more information on how to access the service and also how to become a carer
How to contact Adult and Children's Social Services and information on what happens when you do contact us
Warrington Carers Strategy outlines a vision and priorities for supporting carers in Warrington from 2007-2010
Services and Support for Carers
Information on services and support for carers available from the council and details of other organisations that may be able to help.
Children and family care
Access To Records - Adult and Children's Social Services
Information on how to access your records if you are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, social care services
Information on how to access direct payments to purchase your own care and support
Information collected on children in need of services, or who are 'looked after' by the local authority.
Do you have a concern, comment, compliment or complaint about adult social services in Warrington? Visit this page to find out how to tell us and also the different options available to you.
Information about social care assessments
Information on support for children, young people and families and the assessment process
What type of information will Adult and Children's Social Services hold about me?
Details of the type of information that Adult and Children's Social Services ask for and what they do with that information
Community transport services
Information on the concessionary travel scheme for disabled people in Warrington and how to apply
Information on the disabled parking badge scheme and guidance on how to obtain a badge
Senior Citizens Concessionary Travel Scheme
Information on the senior citizens' concessionary travel scheme in Warrington and how to apply
Dignity In Care
The Beacon Scheme - Dignity in Care
Warrington is the only authority to have received Beacon Status for Dignity in Care. Visit this page to find out more about the dignity campaign and the work happening in Warrington
Disabilities
Information on the concessionary travel scheme for disabled people in Warrington and how to apply
Information on the disabled parking badge scheme and guidance on how to obtain a badge
How to contact Adult and Children's Social Services and information on what happens when you do contact us
A guide to services for people with learning disabilities
Physical and Sensory Disability Services for Adults
A guide to services for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities
Grants
Information about free school meals, eligibility and how to apply
Health and medical advice
Information about drug services in Warrington and organisations that can offer advice and support
Information about the health organisations in Warrington, plus links to useful health advice websites.
Information about HIV and AIDS, and services/support available to people with HIV and AIDS
How to contact Adult and Children's Social Services and information on what happens when you do contact us
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
The JSNA is an assessment of the current health and wellbeing of the children, young people and adults of Warrington. It provides information on topics relating to health, social care, education and lifestyle, along with variations across Warrington in terms of outcomes
Local Involvement Network (LINk)
Warrington Local Involvement Network (LINk) gives you the opportunity to influence local health and care services. Visit this page to find out what the LINk does and how you can get involved.
Help for adults
Access To Records - Adult and Children's Social Services
Information on how to access your records if you are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, social care services
Information about adult abuse and how to access help.
Information on the Council's social alarm service
Information about charges for Adult Social Services
Information on how to access direct payments to purchase your own care and support
How to contact Adult and Children's Social Services and information on what happens when you do contact us
Do you have a concern, comment, compliment or complaint about adult social services in Warrington? Visit this page to find out how to tell us and also the different options available to you.
Information on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how to access an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate.
Information on how the Council commissions services in social care, agencies that provide care within Warrington and current tenders.
What type of information will Adult and Children's Social Services hold about me?
Details of the type of information that Adult and Children's Social Services ask for and what they do with that information
Who is eligible for help? Adult Social Care Services
Information on the government system that is used to decide who can get help from adult social services
Working together to protect adults
Information about adult protection procedures for local agencies and organisations
Information about the Supporting People programme. This supports vulnerable adults to live independently in their own homes.
Mental health
How to contact Adult and Children's Social Services and information on what happens when you do contact us
A guide to mental health services in Warrington
Parental support
Information on how to access direct payments to purchase your own care and support
Information about Warrington's Disabled Children's Service
Information about social care assessments
Useful Information and Contacts
Key information and contact details relating to children with disabilities
Services for older people
How to contact Adult and Children's Social Services and information on what happens when you do contact us
A guide to services for older people in Warrington
