Housework
If you are finding household jobs like cleaning difficult you may be able to get help with your housework.
You can get this sort of help from a home care service. You can apply direct to a home care agency. Remember to check carefully what they offer and how much they charge.
Alternatively the Council may be able to help. You will need to contact the department of social care and ask for an assessment of your needs. We will then look at what sort of help you would like and whether you qualify for home care services provided through the Council.
If you qualify, we can organise the service for you using your 'personal budget', or you can choose the services you would like yourself. If you don't qualify, we can point you towards other sources of help.
more about being assessed for home care [703kb] and fair access to care services [209kb] - phone social services on 01642 726004 or email socialservices@middlesbrough.gov.uk
How much does help from the Council cost?
If you qualify you may have to contribute towards the cost of this service, but this will depend on your financial circumstances:
- The Cost to You - Fairer Charging Policy for Home Care & Other Non-Residential Services [3Mb]
- phone social services on 01642 726004 or email socialservices@middlesbrough.gov.uk
More information
There is equipment to make things easier at home, such as specially adapted utensils and tools to help with housework. See our Equipment to help you page.