Report a concern
Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS)
The Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) provide additional protection for the most vulnerable people living in care homes, nursing homes or hospitals
Report a concern about an adult
How to report a concern to adult social services if you are worried about someone's welfare
Help and support for adults
Assessment and eligibility
Request an assessment to see if you are eligible to receive adult social services
Disability and mental health
Help and support for people with learning and physical disabilities and what to do if you're worried about your mental health
Getting out and about
Blue parking badges, bus passes, car schemes, accessible toilets and social activities
Housing and care options
Assisted living, care and retirement villages, care homes and support for younger adults
Living at home
Advice and support to stay living at home
Social care charging reform
Information about changes in the way social care is paid for
Welfare support
Organisations that can offer employment, energy, heating, housing and financial support
Information for professionals, carers and care providers
Carers
Carer's assessments, carer's breaks, voluntary organisations and other support
Professionals working with adults
Useful forms for professionals working with adults to make referrals, requests and reports
Resources for care providers
News, training and policies for organisations that provide care to adults
Home care recommissioning
Find out about the review of home care provided by West Northamptonshire Council
Plans and policies
Adult social services plans and policies
Strategies, plans and policies for adult social services in Northamptonshire
Fair Cost of Care and Market Sustainability Plan
In December 2021, Government announced their intentions to reform social care which included a requirement for Local Authorities to undertake a Fair Cost of Care exercise