What is available?
The aim of the service is to support older people to continue living independently in their own home. The service is essentially a preventative service which can help reduce isolation through regular visits and contact with customers.
The service provides a regular visit and/or telephone calls to check on your well being and ensure that you receive the necessary support to remain in your own home for as long as possible.
Who can get it?
Support at Home is available for residents of Bury who are over 60 and need a little support so that they can continue to live in their own homes. It is also available for people under 60 who have a disability or high support need.
How much does it cost?
The service is free for people who receive housing benefit. If you receive other forms of benefit the service may also be free or at a reduced cost. However this is dependent on you undertaking a fairer charging Assessment.
How to get in touch
For further information about this service contact the Support at Home service using the link to the right of this page.
Or complete the online form to the right of this page.
We'll discuss your situation over the phone and check that we've got our facts straight. We will then follow this up with a visit to your home to talk about your personal situation and to discuss what help is available.