Who can get help? 

Older people can have an assessment from us if they are over 65 and have a substantial physical and/or mental disability which may be either permanent or temporary. This includes people with impaired sight, hearing or people with mental health problems.   

Help from Cumbria County Council Adult Social Care can only be provided following an assessment of need. We give priority to the most dependent people, particularly people who live alone and are vulnerable, and people who couldn't manage without care from others.     

We provide services for older people as part of Community Care. Our aim is to help people to live in the community either at home, in sheltered housing, in a residential home or in a nursing home.     

We may also be able to help carers who look after older people.