To help Social Services identify those people who are most in need of social care we have eligibility criteria. If you contact us we will arrange for you to be assessed to find out which services may be best for you.
You may also need a Health Action Plan. This will be discussed with you during the assessment.
You can contact Blackpool Advocacy (Tel: 01253 405959) if you want to have someone independent with you when you meet Social Services.
While the advice and information we can give you will be free, there may be a charge for the services we provide. If you are assessed as requiring help, you could arrange for your own services using a Direct Payment. This is a sum of money equivalent to the services the Council would organise for you. You can then, within guidelines, arrange and pay for the services that best fit with your lifestyle.
If you are eligible for services the Community Learning Disability Team can help you to get:
For all of these services you can also organise your own care if you can find a provider (we can help you with this) and can afford to pay the full cost yourself. We can also provide information and support to people who may be looking after a relative, spouse, friend or partner with a disability.
If you go into Hospital you may be put in touch with the Hospital Social Work Team.
If you think that Social Services can help you ring us on 01253 477592 or e-mail us.
We will monitor any services you receive to make sure that they meet your needs and that everything is alright. We may do this by phone, letter or a visit. If your circumstances change please let us know.
If you, or someone you know, is being abused either physically, mentally or in any other way, we can help. Please contact Social Services Direct as above.
For information and advice on equipment for daily living click here to access AskSARA, the Disabled Living Foundation's free on-line self-assessment tool.
Blackpool Signposting Service
Have you ever had the feeling that someone somewhere in Blackpool knows what you want to know – if only you knew who they were? Blackpool Signpost Service can help to put you in touch with services and organisations throughout Blackpool. If you tell us what you want to know we will find the information you need and pass it on to you.
You can use Blackpool Signpost Service if you:
· are over 18 years of age;
· live in Blackpool
You can either fill the form in yourself or ask someone to do it for you. The more information you give us the better the information we will be able to give you. The important thing is that the form is all about you and what you want to know. If anyone else wants to find out about things they should complete a form of their own.
Click here to fill in the form electronically. Alternatively, you can down load the form from the Publications List, fill it in and send it to the freepost address (you do not need a stamp). You should get your answer in ten working days.
Related Links:
Department of Health Website
Mencap Website
Leonard Cheshire Website
Progress Employment Support Website
British Institute for Learning Disabilities Website
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities Website
Right Care, Right Deal Website - A national campaign to build public awareness and support for the need for brave and innovative solutions for the social care system for older and disabled people and their families.
Blackpool LINk (Local Involvement Network)
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