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Social Care Direct
Social Care Direct can assist you to find information and advice to help you live as independently as you can. If your needs are urgent...
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What is Care Connect, our alarm service?
Our alarm service, known as Care Connect, is County Durham's emergency contact service that gives you support to remain living independently...
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Apply for Care Connect
This page tells you how to apply for Care Connect.
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Report a concern about a child
If you have a concern about a child or young person's welfare who lives in County Durham, call First Contact on Tel: 03000 267 979. First Contact brings togethe...
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Aids and adaptations in your home
...own house? Find information about adaptations to your home, equipment to help you carry out everyday activities and personal care.
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Get your care needs assessed
You may need help in your daily life because you're elderly and/or you have an illness or disability.
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Apply for housing
You can apply to rent a home in County Durham through Durham Key Options. This includes former council housing.
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Accommodation - choosing somewhere to live
If someone needs care and support to maintain their health and welfare, it may not be an option to live independently. Find details...
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Care leavers - our local offer for you
Find out more about the support we give to care leavers.
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Paying for your care and support
There is usually a cost for care and support services unlike health care which is free to everyone at the point of delivery.