A provider service can be any organisation, agency, group of people or individual, which supplies a service in the community, home or hospital.
The links below provide a list of agencies that are run on a voluntary or private basis, totally separate from the council. They can provide you with useful information, advice and services.
It is possible for you to contact them directly for services providing that you are prepared to pay for the hourly rate.
We in no way recommend one particular agency over another and cannot vouch for the quality of their service.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC)
CQC also provide a directory of care services that they have inspected and rated. You can get free independent reports on the quality of homes and care services to help you make an informed choice about the services you feel you need. Please follow the link on the right.
First Stop Care Advice
First Stop Care Advice is an independent free service providing information and advice about care and housing in later life. It is provided jointly by Counsel and Care, Elderly Accommodation Counsel, Help the Aged and NHFA . Their aim is to expand the options and choices you might consider, and provide enough information about them to help you decide what is right for you. Please follow their link on the right. You can also contact them through their telephone advice line 0800 377 7070
Guide2care
Alternatively, the Guide2Care website is a comprehensive information service for those providing care and those seeking information about the different care options available.