Articles on Adults and communities

  1. Direct payments Support

    There are many other organisations  that can offer information, advice and guidance around care costs and direct payments support. You find these organisations here on Staffordshire Connects. Please note: Some groups, services and activities may have changed how they operate. Please check websites, ring, email or…
  2. Equipment and Technology

    There are a wide range of daily living aids, technology and adaptations that can make daily life just that little bit easier. How do I search? Just click on the menu below to find a wide range of shops and online retailers that can support you to find the…
  3. Home Care Providers

    Here on Staffordshire Connects you can find Care providers that can provide care in the home. This includes Personal Assistants and Home care agencies.  Many care providers will also offer assistance with cleaning, shopping, preparing meals, gardening, accompanying you to appointments and social activities, support with paying…
  4. Housing and Care

    If you want to find organisations who can provide advice on housing matters try searching here on Staffordshire Connects. There are also details of housing associations, supported housing, care homes, nursing homes, homecare agencies, sheltered and other forms of accommodation. Just click on the menu below to find…
  5. Living at Home

    We all need a little bit of help sometimes be it with getting around, cleaning, preparing meals, personal care, DIY and gardening. If you want to find an organisation in your area that can support you, try searching here on Staffordshire Connects. There are a range of…
  6. Money and Cost of Living Support

    Where can I get some advice? There are a range of services and organisations across the county that can provide you with information and advice about housing, care, benefits, money, energy saving and general support.   This includes  organisations like Age UK and the Citizens Advice. Both of these have local…
  7. Support for Carers

    Do you help look after your husband, wife, partner, a parent, or child if they are sick or disabled? A relative, neighbour or friend? You may not be the only person who helps to care, but if you are not employed to provide care for them, then…
  8. Warm Spaces

    Warm Spaces Across Staffordshire organisations are opening their doors to offer people a safe, warm, space this winter.   We will add information here about what's happening in other districts and boroughs of Staffordshire as it becomes available. Cannock Chase Cannock Chase District Council have published a…
  9. Where to find bereavement support

    Finding bereavement support A number of charities have professional counsellors and trained volunteers who can offer help during the grieving process. Take a look here on Staffordshire Connects to find local, national and online support groups.  
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