Adult social services

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

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

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

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