Finding care for yourself or a family member can be daunting prospect.
On this website you can access details of local care providers plus some general advice on how to go about the process.
As we are living longer, an increasing number of people are likely to become physically or mentally dependent. There are expected to be a million people over 65 who will develop dementia, but accidents, strokes, brain injuries and Parkinson’s disease can also affect someone’s ability to make their own decisions.
Should you or a family member need care it is important to know your options.
You may find this
guide helpful. it explains quite clearly what your options are
Making sure your financial affairs are in order
Dealing with your financial affairs, health and care would be virtually impossible without someone authorised to act on your behalf. Relatives can face long delays, expense and distress if they have to go through the Court of Protection to be permitted to do so.
West Midlands Care Legal Services is here to help. Click the button below to see more details of the different services that we offer.
While looking for care, there are many sources of information worth exploring. We've collected some useful links here
The Care Quality Commission regulates the health and care sector. It inspects care providers for the quality of the care they provide and can take action against providers who are not meeting standards. They publish their findings and ratings on their website
Your Local Authority can give you lots of advice including funding options about your care. Click on the button for links to the Adult Social Care Services of the Local Authorities in the West Midlands
If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, Healthwatch want to hear about your experiences. As an independent statutory body, they have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care.
This website is provided by the West Midlands Care Association on behalf of its member care providers
Help Me Find Care is not a care provider and we cannot provide individual care advice. If you have a specific query on the care provided by one of our members, please contact them directly using the contact details within the care directory.
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