There are many things you can do to keep your independence, both at home and when you are out and about.
Finding support for yourself
You may find the support you need locally, why not look at the support that is available in your community?
The Action Together website has a directory of services delivered by local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations.
You may be able to use it to find an activity to suit your needs or those of a loved one or client:
- Community activities - Action together website
If you can't find anything to meet your needs then it may be that you would benefit from further input from Adult Social Care.
Equipment and Adaptations
If you need advice about equipment or adaptations in your home, find out how to refer to the Community Occupational Therapy Team:
Housing
Social housing is provided by housing associations or Oldham Council. It supports people who cannot afford to rent or buy a home privately. These homes are offered to those who need them most.
If you need help with your housing situation, or you are worried about becoming homeless, you can find out how to contact the Housing Options Team for advice and support:
Mental health support
If you are worried about your mental health, or about someone else’s, you can find advice, guidance and local support on our Mental health pages.
If you feel you might try to take your own life, seriously harm yourself, or need urgent medical help:
- Call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
- Go straight to A&E.
Mental health emergencies are serious. You are not wasting anyone’s time by asking for help.
If you feel you can keep yourself safe for now but still need urgent support:
- Call NHS 111 for advice.
- Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment.
You do not have to deal with this on your own — support is available.
Contacting Adult Social care
Adult Social Care is about supporting adults of all ages, disabilities, and backgrounds to be independent, healthy, safe, and well.
If you are a resident over 18 years old, please contact our Adult Referral Contact Centre (ARCC) to discuss your situation.
You can do this by completing the 'Request support from Adult Social Care' form:
Request support from Adult Social Care
The ARCC team will identify with you the best options available, this could be accessing community-based support, providing some equipment or referring you for a more in-depth assessment.
If you are contacting us on behalf of someone else, then whenever possible, you should make sure that they are aware that you are planning to do so.
Emergencies
If you have an emergency, please ring the contact service for social care:
- 0161 770 7777 in office hours (8.40am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
- 0161 770 6936 outside office hours
Charges
You may be charged for the services you receive.
We will carry out a financial assessment to work out if you need to contribute to the cost of your care:
Worried about an adult
If you’re worried that an adult may be at risk of abuse or neglect, don’t ignore it take action. Find out how to recognise the signs and how to report a concern about abuse of an adult so the right support can be put in place.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 straight away.