Services to help you remain independent in your own home
Following your referral to Social Services your assessment will commence within 2 days. After completion of this assessment we aim to have all necessary services in place within 4 weeks. We aim to deliver any necessary equipment within one week.
About this page
This page gives details of some of the services available to help older people continue to live independently in their own homes. Very often a little help with daily living can make all the difference.
If you require help with something not listed here, contact your local Social Services office on telephone 01720 422148 or Age Concern in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 01872 264 370.
Many of the services require a Social Services Assessment of your needs for which there is no charge. All of these services (except the provision of daily living equipment) are subject to a financial assessment which will be carried out by a member of the Finance Department of the Council of the Isles of Scilly.
Services
Adaptations/Disabled Facilities Grant
If you are disabled or lack mobility, a grant may be available for adaptations to your home to enable you to continue to live there. The first stage is to contact Social Services, who will arrange for an Occupational Therapist to visit and assess you. They will recommend to your local Council the type of adaptation that would be suitable, and how urgent it is.
Contact your local Social Services.
