Care services

Adult Services aims to help people continue to live in their own homes as independently as possible, whatever their disability or age.

We can offer information and advice to everyone about the range of social care services available and can provide free assessments of the care and support that people need.

Assessment - what help do you need?

Everyone is entitled to an assessment of their needs to see if Hampshire County Council Adult Services Department can help. As a department our main emphasis is on providing help that will keep people living independently for as long as possible. Whether you have a long term impairment, have just come out of hospital or are struggling as a result of age or illness adult services may be able to help.  

There are several options available:

I find coping with daily activities difficult

If you, or the person you are caring for, coping with daily activities such as personal care or meal preparation difficult, please contact Adult Services. Trained advisors will discuss your situation. If it is identified that you require further support, you will be referred onto the appropriate care management team.

I need equipment or adaptations for my home

If you are finding difficulty managing in your current housing and feel that some equipment or adaptations will assist you may want to speak to an Occupational Therapist at OT Direct

I have difficulty hearing and/or seeing

If you have hearing loss or sight loss The Sensory Loss teams can carry out an assessment to identify the help you may need. Sensory staff can also provide training to help you find solutions to the everyday problems that arise and give information about the equipment available. For more information about the 3 categories they work with (sight, hearing and dual sensory loss) including contact details seeThe Sensory Loss Team web pages.

Registering as disabled

Registering as disabled may entitle you to some concessions and benefits, for example, reduced travel costs on buses and trains.

Transition

Transition is when young people aged 14 – 25 with disabilities and complex needs, move from Children’s Services to Adult Services

Additional information

• Making decisions - the Mental Capacity Act - support for people who find it difficult to make decisions
• Carers and family support - with details of support groups, respite care and bereavement advice
• Care standards
• Essentail aids - an online shop for daily living aids