Adults in need of care and support

We can help:

• older people
• people who have a physical disability
• people who have a learning disability
• people who have a sensory impairment 
• people who have mental health needs
• people who have problem drug or alcohol use
• people affected by HIV or AIDS 
• people in need of Palliative Care
• those who care for any of these people

How can we help you?

We ensure that the following services are available, by contacting us you could receive:

• Home care
• Day care
• Short breaks
• equipment
• supported accommodation
• Residential Care
• Intermediate Care
• advice on welfare rights
• Direct payments
• support at home through assistive technology
• Companionship Scheme
• Carers Emergency Contact Scheme

We will assess your needs and arrange whatever services are necessary. 

Some of the services provided are subject to a charge; we will look at your financial circumstances and work out if you need to pay for the service you receive.

Health, Housing and Adult Services has developed links with many voluntary organisations in the city who help to support and care for potentially vulnerable people. These range from locally-based national organisations to specific interest groups.

Health, Housing and Adult Services has also developed a volunteering programme to complement the services we provide.

Another way that vulnerable people will be supported to live independently in Sunderland is through the Supporting People  programme. The programme promotes housing-related services, which are cost effective, reliable and complement existing care services.

If you want to know more...

For further details or enquiries you can email: AdultDirectorate@ssd.sunderland.gov.uk or telephone us on 0191 520 5555.

• view Frequently Asked Questions
•  view the list of public information leaflets available

Starting Point

Health, Housing and Adult Services Starting Point is an information and signposting service.  It is an on-line signposting facility which is designed to give people in the city up to date information on the services and support available to help them maintain an active, independent and healthy life.