Community Section

See also
  • Gateway to care
    Services working together aim to help you, your family and friends get the health and social care information and support you need, all under one roof.
Local organisations - Older people's social groups
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Local groups and luncheon clubs.

Other websites
  • Age Concern
    Resource of information for older people.
  • Guide 2 Care
    This site is a comprehensive information service for those providing care and those seeking information about the different care options available.
  • Help The Aged
    UK based charity gives practical support.
  • Seniors Network
    Community network and support resource for older people.

Contacts and Maps

Maps and travel information
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Home: Community: Care and support

Older people's services

Dianne Green - February 2012
community.care.services@kirklees.gov.uk

Getting help

Information

Enquire and apply

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Support to live independently

Living independently
Home adaptations, carephones and other assistive technology, home support and home care providers.
Staying warm in winter (external link)
Simple things you can do to keep warm, stay healthy and make the best use of your heating at home.
Metro Senior Pass (external website)
Information about this scheme and how it can allow free travel on buses and discounted travel on trains within the West Yorkshire area.
Metro Blind and Disabled Passes (external website)
Information about this scheme and how it can allow free travel on buses and discounted travel on trains within the West Yorkshire area.
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Care homes and sheltered housing

Care homes
Find a care home, including residential care. Charges for care homes.
Supported and sheltered housing
What supported and sheltered housing is, and who can apply for it.
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Money

Weekly capital charges
How much capital you can have before you are charged for services.
Benefits for older people
Information about your benefits and income and how to get advice about claiming benefits.
Adult social care payments
Direct payments, how we calculate disposable income, care home charges, and paying for residential care and short term breaks.
Charging policies and factsheets
Non-residential charging policy, mental health act charging policy and factsheets.
Making an appeal
How to appeal your charges if you feel you are unable to pay.
Help with heating your home (external link)
You may be able to get financial help with heating your home. You may also be able to get benefits that help you make home improvements, like insulation.
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