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Accessing care and support (adult social care)

Published 12/07/2021   |   Last Updated 16/12/2024   |   Reading Time minutes

Seeking help from social services can feel like a daunting prospect. If you’re having difficulty coping with day to day living tasks at home, it’s not always easy to know where to turn, or what your rights are.

This guide for constituents will take you through the initial process, your rights and the responsibilities of local authorities. It also signposts to other useful sources of help and support.


Article by Amy Clifton, Senedd Research, Welsh Parliament