Older or disabled people

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We provide services to help people aged 65 and over live as independently as possible. These services are also available to disabled people and include:
  • Community meals
  • Home care such as meal preparation, washing and help getting up from, and to bed
  • Residential care
  • Day services such as day centres
  • A personal alarm system 
  • Adaptations and help with day to day activities (Occupational Therapy see 'More on this topic' for the Occupational Therapy page) 

There may be a charge for these services.

We also provide services for people with visual impairments and for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. More information about these services is available on this page.

 

 South Gloucestershire Handy Van Service

The new South Gloucestershire Handy Van combines subsidised minor household repairs with free home safety and security checks. The subsidised minor household repairs and adaptations service is available to owner occupiers and private tenants who are either over 50 years old or disabled. The free home safety and security service is available to all owner occupiers and private tenants on request or referral.


For more information see Handy Van Service Factsheet in the 'Read more' section on the right hand side.



First Contact Scheme

This scheme supports older people in South Gloucestershire to access services to which they are...

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Home care

Home care can help people to live in their own homes for as long as possible. This help could be...

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Inspection of Adult Social Care Services

The Care Quality Commission inspection of South Gloucestershire Council Adult Social Care.

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Residential care

Residential care can be provided in a residential care home where you get personal care and your...

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South Gloucestershire's Older Peoples Charter

The Charter is a simple, visual reminder of the values and standards that older people can expect...

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Strategy for Older People 2008-2012

The strategy is about people over 50 and the things they tell us really matter as they get older -...

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Telecare services

Lifeline is a personal alarm system which is installed in your home using an existing phone line.

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Better Support for Older People

Information about transforming older peoples services in South Gloucestershire

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Celebrating Age Festival

The festival, staged by the council, the Senior Citizens Forum, Age Concern and the Southern Brooks...

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Champion for older people

Representing the interests of older people in South Gloucestershire.

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Community meals

Meals can be delivered to older and disabled people who live in their own homes. We cater for...

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Day centres

Day centres in South Gloucestershire.

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Dementia Services

Information about support and services in South Gloucestershire for adults with dementia and their...

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        Contact information

        t: 01454 868007
        e: CSODesk@southglos.gov.uk

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