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Living Independently

This section gives information and advice on how you can get help with living independently in the community – whether you live in your own house or with someone else.

 

Maze and Question Mark CloudsWhat services are available and who do I contact?
Find out about the different community care services available depending on your need.

 

Male Home Carer Visiting a Lady at her HomeHow do I get help at home?
Find out about how to get community care services. Includes information about referrals and assessment of your needs.

 

Red Person Standing Forward from Grey PeopleWho qualifies for help?
Find out who is eligible for community care services. Includes information on our eligibility criteria and priority categories.

 

Home Carer Brushing an Elderly Lady's HairHow do I get help at home?
Find out about our care at home service and meals at home service. Includes information about community alarms, telecare and occupational therapy.

 

Shared Lives Carer and UserShared Lives scheme
Find out about our shared lives scheme how it can help adults with disabilities to live their life in the community.

 

Daughter Hugging her Elderly MotherWhat can I do if I cannot manage at home anymore?
Information on the help and support available to help you stay in you own home.

 

Doocot View Sheltered HousingHow do I find accommodation?
Find out about the different types of accommodation available if you are looking for accommodation or wanting to move away from home.

 

Woman in a WheelchairTell me about further education opportunities
Information on courses, organisations and further education establishments for people with disabilities and additional support needs.

 

Woodview CraftsWhat services are available to help with training and employment?
Information on services and projects to help give people with a physical or learning disability or additional support needs the skills to get a job.

 

Gardening GroupWhere can I get information on interests and hobbies?
Information on clubs, societies and activities.

 

Gritter Clearing Snow on an Aberdeenshire RoadIs my Day Centre / Resource Centre open today?
Find out about any closures of adult day centres or resource centres.

 

People SocialisingWhat can I do during the day?
Find out about our day care services and resource centres for older people and people with disabilities. Includes information on improving day services for adults with disabilities consultation and improvement.

 

Solitary Tree in a FieldCan I get any help if I am feeling lonely?
Information on services and organisations providing activities during the day.

 

Mouth TalkingHow can I get my point across and make my views heard?
Find out about services to help you get the information you need to make informed choices, or to take a course of action or to make your views heard.