Health and social care
Flintshire County Council provides social services for thousands of people. Just a few examples are:
- We support over 750 people to live in care homes across the UK
- We help over 2,500 people aged over 65 to live independently at home.
- We support over 1,140 people age 18 to 64 in the community including 344 with Learning Disabilities and 312 with Mental Health or substance misuse issues.
- Our blue badges help over 9,000 people with disabilities to park.
In addition we provide child protection, adoption and foster care services.
The services delivered by Flintshire County Council contribute significantly to the health and well being of local residents. By maintaining and improving the conditions in which people live, work and spend their leisure time, services also provide opportunities for residents to take responsibility for their own health and that of the people around them.
For advice on healthy living or health protection, visit the local website developed as part of Health Challenge Wales : www.healthchallengeflintshire.co.uk
Updated on: 25-Aug-2010 16:41:27
The term "Carer" may be unfamiliar to you and it may seem strange to be described as one. If you are looking after someone who is unable to look after themselves because of illness, disability or the effects of ageing and you are providing substantial unpaid care to that person, then you are a Carer.
Flintshire County Council provide's childcare services covering many areas, these can be found within this section
The Social Services for Children teams deliver a range of services for children, young people, parents and carers.
Community transport is non-profit making transport which is provided for members of the community who do not have suitable conventional public transport services available for their travel needs.
Information and advice for people affected by disabilities in Flintshire
You can find details of local NHS services including doctors, dentists, opticians, pharmacies and hospitals in Flintshire on the NHS Direct Wales website
Information on all aspects of fostering, adoption and looked-after children
Your Council can offer advice and help on health matters – from dealing with a drink or drug problem to coping with mental illness or a disability
Home care staff liaise and work in conjunction with social workers, nurses and private domiciliary care agencies to ensure that service users needs are met
Our Community Mental Health teams (CMHTs) provide assessments of needs and continuing care to people with severe and/or enduring mental health problems.
We want to help you live safely and independently in your own home for as long as you can and want to.
These services are available to anyone aged eighteen or over who needs advice, support or care because of their particular needs.
Information in this area
Website information
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Useful documents
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