Types of support

Support to stay independent

Most people will never need residential care. If you are starting to struggle with day to day tasks there are things you can do and tools to help you stay independent and active.

Reduce the risk of falls

• Steady on Your Feet self-assessment tool can reduce the risk of falls. This will help you stay independent for longer.
• Strength and balance exercises can also help you 'Stay Stronger for Longer.' Stay Stronger for Longer- Be Well website.

Technology

• Aids and devices can help with mobility, getting out and about, and getting things done around the house.
• Technology Enabled Care can help you to live independently by monitoring your activity and alerting someone if you need help.

Housing options

• You can make changes to your home to make it safer and easier for you to remain living there.
• Moving to a home which better meets your needs may mean that you can remain in your own home for life. Assess your housing needs and get personal recommendations at Housing Options for Older People (HOOP).
• Extra Care Housing combines accommodation with care and support services.

Support in your community

• Could your local community support you with things like lunch clubs, exercise classes and meal delivery services?
• How Are You Cambridgeshire contains information on local services to support wellbeing.
• The district nurse can help you to manage medical conditions from home. This includes pressure care and provision of hospital beds, where eligible. You can find information on the District Nurse on the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough website.

Types of care

Those with the highest levels of need may need some personal care. 

• Short term care
• Care Micro-Enterprises (CMEs)
• Care in your own home
• Residential care

Video - jargon buster

This video explains some of the terms and phrases you may hear around care and support.