This site offers information about many services and support that is available in Essex.
The information may be particularly useful for people who are receiving Self Directed Support.

There is now an Easy guide to services available. This is designed to enable easier access to services available within Essex.

The following links, and those from the list on the left may also help you identify and choose suitable services and support:

Employment > Training, Redundancy, Jobs for the Disabled, Business Support
Retirement > Pensions, Tax, Investment, Retiring abroad
Enjoying leisure time > Transport, Travel, Learning, Keeping active
Care and support at home > Care at home, Home improvements, Health, Carers, Feeling safe
Being in hospital > Local hospitals, Going into hospital
Bereavement > Dealing with an estate,  Arranging a funeral,  Registering a death,  Counselling support
Money and moving assistance > Benefits, Saving, Investments, Debt
Moving house > Considering residential care, Living abroad, Finding local health services

You may like to refer to Essex County Council's guide to personal budgets and self-directed support.
In Control is also a website that contains useful information about self-directed support including a comprehensive guide you can download.

The Relatives & Residents Association (Essex) is a new initiative which aims to provide information and support to older people and their families and friends on matters relating to residential care and the alternatives to it.

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