Social care and coronavirus (COVID-19)
Accessing social care may be different or difficult during the coronavirus crisis, but we’ve put together some information to help you get the support you need.
If you’re struggling with care needs, it can be helpful to get external support and to do this before things become unmanageable or reach a crisis. You can contact your local authority (health and social care trust in Northern Ireland) for an assessment.
New procedures are in place to make care support as safe as possible during the coronavirus crisis - for home care visits and for care home settings. Your best first step, and quickest way to get answers to your questions, is to raise any concerns directly with your agency/provider or with the care home.
It can be very difficult to reinstate care packages, so we encourage you to speak to your care provider rather than simply cancelling your existing care support.
If you need any further information and support, you can call our helpline.
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Social care and coronavirus
Care Adviser Ian Adams talks about getting the support you need from care providers.
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Getting the support you need
Social care at home may be different during this time. Here's some information to help you get the support you need.
Social care in care homes may be different at this time. Get the information you need.
Helpline and local advisers
Our helpline and local advisers are here to answer any questions you have about Parkinson's.
Call us on 0808 800 0303.