Independent, safe and well
There is a wide range of care and support providers throughout Cambridgeshire. Most people who contact us with concerns about needing residential care are able to remain safe, well and independent through other support.
Find out more about types of care and support and how you can organise it.
If you are unsure which council you need to contact, you can find your local council on the GOV.UK website.
Adult social care
There is more information about adult social care on our webpage about social care needs assessment.
Organising adult social care if you are moving into Cambridgeshire
The Local Authority where you usually live will organise care for a temporary move to Cambridgeshire.
If you are moving permanently we can only accept a referral to adult social care when you are registered with a GP in Cambridgeshire. If you have not moved yet. the Local Authority where you live should assess you and transfer your case with their assessment when you move.
If you are moving permanently and already have a care package, your current Local Authority will support your move to Cambridgeshire. We will take over the care package once you are a Cambridgeshire resident.
If you want to move to Extra Care housing in Cambridgeshire, we will take the referral and assess whether you are eligible.
Guide to Independent Living
Care Together and Care Micro-Enterprises
We are working with small local organisations to increase care and support options across Cambridgeshire. You can find details of support in the How Are You (HAY) Cambridgeshire and Peterborough website.
More information about Care Together.
Visiting Support Service for Older People
Leaving hospital
You can find information on leaving hospital in our webpage on short term care.
