If you are considering moving to sheltered accommodation or a care home, in the United Kingdom, you should contact your local social services department or if you need more help and support at home, again contact your social services department. They will organise a care assessment, or needs assessment to identify the type of care that you need.

 You have the right to a care assessment no matter what your ability to pay for the care you might need. Once your care assessment has been completed, social services will be able to advise you on the type of help they are able to offer you.

 Social services in England can arrange for a carer to visit your home to match your needs if you require a higher level of support.

 They should also be able to answer any questions you may have such as moving closer to your relatives or moving into a care home, they can also help you to adapt your existing home to help make things easier.