Older people
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We want you to remain living independently at home for as long as possible and offer support to your carers.
Social Care provide a wide range of preventive services before considering the option of a nursing home or care home including:
- home care
- day care
- meals on Wheels
- equipment provision to assist with mobility
- adaptations to your home
Some services are provided directly by Adult Social Care and others are provided by private or voluntary organisations like Age Concern.
How do I access Social Care services?
Services may be offered following a care assessment. You can be referred for an assessment by your GP, nurse, or through a self-referral by yourself, a friend or relative. There is a link to more information on care assessments on this page.
Online enquiry form
You can use our online enquiry form to request more information about services or to contact your local Social Care team. Please use the link on this page.
Support and advice
You can use our online community directory to search for support groups or advice.
Useful links to information for older people
There are useful links on this page to information on community transport services such as Dial-a-Ride or Shopmobility and links to information about staying active and healthy such as adult education, library services and the walking for health scheme. There is also a link to North Shropshire District Council Handyperson Scheme.
A Guide to Services for Older People is available for you to download on this page. The guides to Preventive Services and Your Personal Records are currently under review and new copies will be available shortly.