Northamptonshire Care Services Directory
New guide to care and support in Northamptonshire – a crucial time for information
A new, updated Northamptonshire Care Services Directory has been published recently in association with Northamptonshire County Council. It gives readers crucial information on how to access, and pay for, care services throughout Northamptonshire.
You may have seen there’s a huge amount in the media at the moment about the crisis in social care. If you’re growing concerned about your care options, or just want some more information on what your choices may be, this Directory can help. With information to help you understand your options, where to go for advice and how the paying for care system works, the Northamptonshire Care Services Directory can support you to make informed decisions.
The new edition of the Northamptonshire Care Services Directory and accompanying website give information on all aspects of arranging care and support in Northamptonshire It includes how to stay independent for as long as possible, the different care and support options available and what to look for when choosing a care provider. It also offers guidance on important issues such as paying for care and what financial assistance may be available from the local authority. There are comprehensive listings of all registered care services throughout Northamptonshire, plus checklists to help you ask the right questions when visiting services.
For a free copy of Northamptonshire Care Services Directory contact the Northamptonshire Customer Service Centre on 0300 126 1000. It is also available throughout the region from outlets including carers’ centres, hospitals, GP surgeries and Age UK. It can be downloaded from www.carechoices.co.uk and is available in spoken word.
