Care and housing

Learn all about the different care and housing options in Barking and Dagenham.

Translation help

Information on how to translate online services into other languages.

Help to Live at Home

Adult social care offers guidance and support for independent living at home, addressing disability or health-related needs through advice, household aids, and support from staff.

Housing With Support

For older people or those with disabilities, alternative housing options with varying support levels exist. For example, supported living suits people needing a degree of support, while care homes are for those with higher care needs.

Paying for care

Paying for adult social care services can seem complicated and confusing, but we try to make it as straightforward as we can. Find out how it works.

Paying your adult social care invoice

Find out how long you have to pay your invoice and how to pay by installments.

Care technology

Technology is revolutionising the way we live our lives and can make a positive difference to quality of life and daily living.

Equipment and adaptations for older and disabled people

Our occupational therapy service offers a range of services and advice on ways to adapt your home, such as installing a wheelchair ramp, extra handrails, or a stair lift.

Reablement: Short-term support from adult social care

Reablement is a short-term and intensive service designed to help people in their recovery after an illness or disability. It can help you regain your skills, abilities and confidence to manage everyday tasks and live as independently as possible.