Urgent help: In an emergency call 999. For urgent medical help call NHS 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk. Otherwise, contact your GP. In a mental health crisis, call 111 and choose the mental health option.

Find your local social care

In short: Type your postcode to find your council. Then ask them for a free care assessment. Nothing is saved.
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In short

  1. Type your postcode.
  2. We show your council.
  3. Press the big button to ask for help with care.

Private. Your postcode is not saved or logged by this site. Your browser sends it to the free postcodes.io service to find your council. Nothing else is sent.

What happens next?

Your council does a care needs assessment. It is free. Anyone who may need care and support can ask for one. Carers can ask for a carer's assessment too. See NHS: getting a needs assessment.

If someone is in danger now, call 999.

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Information only. This page explains official guidance in plain English. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules can change. For advice about your own case, contact Citizens Advice or another free adviser.

Where this applies: England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different rules.

Written by Social Care Made Easy. Last checked: 25 October 2026.