Welcome to the Putting Essex People First Information Gateway offering information about many services that are available in Essex, which may be particularly useful for people that are receiving Self Directed Support. You may also like to refer to Essex County Council's
guide to personal budgets and self-directed support.
In Control
- website contains useful information about self-directed support including a comprehensive guide you can download.
For local activities try
essexlife
The list below can provide you with some starting points for finding information you may need
Being in hospital -
local hospitals,
going into hospital
Bereavement -
dealing with an estate, arranging a funeral, registering a death,
counselling support
Care and support at home -
care at home,
home improvements,
health,
carers,
feeling safe
Employment -
training,
working
Enjoying leisure time -
transport,
travel,
learning,
keeping active
Financial problems -
benefits,
saving,
investments,
debt
Moving house -
considering residential care,
living abroad,
finding local health services
Retirement -
pensions,
tax,
investment
,
retiring abroad
The Relatives & Residents Association (Essex)
is a new initiative which aims to provide information and support to older people and their families and friends on matters relating to residential care and the alternatives to it.
This series of information leaflets on services provided by Essex County Council may also be useful.
