Support at home
As well as social care services, there is a wide range of other support to help you stay independent, much of which can cost you less.
Use these pages to:
- Find alternatives to social care services
- Find out about buying your own social care services
- Find out how we can help
Clubs, groups and activities
Friendship and keeping active is good for your physical and mental health. Friends can help you out while things are bad and share the good times with you. They can also let us know when things get too much, so that you are not left alone.
- Our service directory lists some of the groups and activities in the city
- Your neighbourhood management team also has information about local groups and your community centre will have all sorts of activities taking place throughout the week
- Active lifestyles are a wide range of enjoyable and sociable activities suitable for almost everyone, no matter what your past experience
- There are a lot of disabled sports and activities across the city - both inclusive and specialist
- What's on in Salford lets you search for different types of events
- If learning is more your thing, how about enrolling on an adult education course
Health
If you have a long term condition, NHS Salford can put you in touch with other people in a similar situation. You can find out about self-care, expert patient programmes and support groups.
Housing
A wide range of housing services help you to continue living in your own home, safely and independently, with support when you need it.
Shopping and cleaning
Many people struggle with shopping and housework, so we have created pages all about how to manage and what help is available.
Social care services
If you know that you are looking for personal care, home care (also called home helps or domiciliary care) or residential care, use the links below for more advice about choosing and buying the best service for you.
Equipment
Health and personal care equipment is sold in many high street shops and catalogues. Before buying larger pieces of equipment, in particular mobility scooters, we recommend that you contact our disability service or read Ricability's consumer reports for free, impartial advice. You can also visit Disabled Living for free, independent advice.
What we can do
If you want more advice or you feel that you need more support, use our online enquiry form or contact us. We may assess your situation and discuss the type of support you need.
This page was last updated on 13 February 2012
