Adult Services

Care at home


What is care at home?

If you are having difficulty living independently at home you can get services to help you. This may be some equipment, a carer to help with daily tasks or a meals on wheels service, for example.

Assessment - what help do you need?

Everyone is entitled to an assessment of their needs to see if Hampshire County Council Adult Services Department can help. As a department our main emphasis is on providing help that will keep people living independently for as long as possible. Whether you have a long term disability, have just come out of hospital or are struggling as a result of age or illness the department may be able to help.  

There are several options available depending on the nature of your problems

Are you finding difficulty coping with daily activities?

If you, or of the person you are caring for, are finding difficulty coping with daily activities such as personal care or meal preparation then contact Adult Services. Trained advisors will discuss your situation and determine how urgent your situation is. If it is identified that you require further support you will be referred onto the appropriate care management team.

Do you need equipment or adaptations for your home?

If you are finding difficulty managing in your current housing and feel that some equipment or adaptations will assist you may want to speak to an Occupational Therapist at OT Direct

Do you have a hearing, sight or dual loss problem?

If you have a hearing loss. sight loss or dual loss problem please contact The Sensory Services team where a specialist Advisor will be available to help.

Adult Services' care at home team

Our Community Response team provides short term support to help you to regain your independence so that you can carry on living at home for as long as possible. If after 28 days you are assessed as requiring long term support we will discuss your identified needs with you and arrange for an independent agency to provide you with a care package. The Community Response Team will support you during the transition from our service to the independent service provider.

Finding care at home

You can use our Care at Home search to find help with shopping, gardening, cleaning, meals on wheels and much more. There are many independent providers of help, you can contact them directly but you may have to pay for their services.

Other sources of help