Home care

In this section:

• Carers
  A carer is someone who, unpaid, is looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who is ill, disabled, frail or in need of emotional support
• Community alarm services
  In any emergency, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, you can contact warden call from your home
• Community transport
  York Wheels is a voluntary sector service for people who find it difficult to use public transport in the York area
• Disabled facilities grant for a private property
  We offer grants to help people who have a disability adapt their home to make it easier for them to continue to live there or maintain their independence
• Home care service
  The council provides a support service for older people and adults with disabilities who are unable to provide their own personal care
• Keeping warm
  Advice about keeping warm in winter
• Meals Service
  If you have difficulty preparing meals we can give advice about frozen meals suppliers and how to get assistance to heat and/or eat a meal