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How we provide community care
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Health & social care
Community care
Community care is a method of providing care to allow vulnerable adults and older people to live as independently as possible.
We provide or arrange care in your own home or in residential or nursing homes.
Who is community care for?
Community care is for people who:
have a disability
are acutely or terminally ill
are over 65 and physically or mentally frail
Find out more about
who we provide adult care services for
.
About this section
In this section, discover how our community care services, the health service and a number of local voluntary groups and private agencies can help you live more independently.
Going into hospital?
If you think you will need some help when you are discharged, see the
help leaving hospital
pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my benefits if I use community care services?
What is community care?
What is a carer?
What can I do if I am unhappy with any of the services I receive?
How can I be sure community care services are up to standard?
Do I have to pay for community care services?
Can I make my own care arrangements?
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Assessing your needs
Care at home
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Occupational therapy
Arranging your own care
Legal services
Charges for community care
Who we provide adult care for
About Greenwich
Contact information
020 8854 8888
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Useful links
Greenwich Carers Centre
Benefits for the sick or disabled
Benefits for pensioners
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)