Adult social care, provided on behalf of the Council by Focus Independent Adult Social Work C.I.C., supports individuals needing help with daily activities. This care ranges from practical support, like personal care, to support in areas like personal budgets and daily tasks, ensuring individuals live comfortably and safely.
To understand what social care help you might need, and what could be available to you, you can complete an online self-assessment.
Contact a professional
If you need to talk about adult social care or report a safeguarding issue, please contact the Single Point of Access.
Social Care assessment
How your needs are assessed to provide the right support
Paying for care
Understanding how your care is paid for and your options
Care options
Information about support at home, supported living or residential care
Mental Capacity Act
Includes decision making, best interests and assessing capacity
Deprivation of Liberty
Understanding DoL, including safeguarding and assessments
Dementia
Advice and support for individuals with dementia, their families and friends
Sensory loss
Support, information and advice about living with sensory loss.
Advocacy
Informal and Independent Advocates information and guidance
Future planning
Planning ahead for if you cannot make or communicate your own decisions
Supporting carers
Information, advice and support for carers in North East Lincolnshire
Court of Protection
Information on what the Court does, who can and how to apply
Social Care Handbook
View the Social Care handbook at our provider, Focus’, website
Feedback
Comments, compliments and complaints about your care
Professionals
Includes training resources and information for professionals
Safeguarding Adults Board
Statutory requirement local authorities responsible for adult safeguarding
Document library
Useful links, downloadable documents, newsletters relating to social care
Simply Connect
Find voluntary and community organisations in North East Lincolnshire
Navigo
Commissions services for adults they support in our area
Adult social care in North East Lincolnshire is provided by Focus Independent Adult Social Work.
Focus Independent Adult Social Work C.I.C provides Adult Social Care on behalf of the North East Lincolnshire Council. It is a community interest community delivering statutory social services, including the operational safeguarding responsibilities for adults.
