Staying independent is the best way to stay healthy whether you have care needs, a disability, or you need support into older age.

Most people prefer to stay in their own home and with access to local services, home adaptations and extra help, this is often possible.

Our directory of local services, My Life Warrington, has a wide range of information and services to support you at home and in the community, such as:

• Advice on benefits, money and debt management
• Housing advice and support
• Clubs, hobbies, leisure activities and social groups
• Help with every day tasks at home
• Gardening and handyperson services
• Daytime and social activities
• Equipment, adaptations and technology to make living at home easier
• Domestic abuse support
• Advice on drug or alcohol issues

Our Warrington Wellbeing Service can also provide one-to-one information and advice to help you to manage your own health and wellbeing.

Social care assessment and eligibility

Many people arrange and pay for their own services. However, you may be eligible for help with arranging and funding your care and support.

Most people need to contribute to the cost of their care. Like all councils, we charge for care services (such as home care, daycare etc.). How much you pay depends on your financial situation, which is assessed when we carry out a financial assessment. Your assessment will determine whether you will receive services free, at a reduced cost or at the full cost.

For more information on eligibility for social care and requesting an assessment, visit our Eligibility for Social Care page.

To find out more about paying for care, and to use the Council’s Care Cost Calculator to estimate what you may need to contribute towards your care, please visit our Paying for Care page.

The care at home service

The care at home service enables you to receive the care you need in your own home. This may be as a result of a social care assessment known as an adult conversation. 

The service assists with daily tasks such as: 

• personal care
• meal preparation
• administration of medication 

There are two ways that you can receive care at home: 

• Direct payments
• Council arranged care and support