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Where Can I Get Further Information
There are a number of links below to websites that have useful information about support that you can buy yourself.
Requesting information for self funders from us
We have lots of information leaflets and sheets that we can send to you. You can either order them from this website using the online ordering form, or you can contact the Communications Team on (0114) 273 4969, or email nccinfo@sheffield.gov.uk
Links to further information
Please click on the links below for further information.
Age Concern -
A national charity which produces a range of fact sheets designed to provide practical information for older people. Their website has lots of useful information and fact sheets such as ‘How to find a Care Home.' You can also call their free phone information line on 0800 009966.
A national charity which produces a range of fact sheets designed to provide practical information for older people. Their website has lots of useful information and fact sheets such as ‘How to find a Care Home.' You can also call their free phone information line on 0800 009966.
Care Homes Guide -
An informative, easy to use website for people searching for care homes, retirement properties, care products and services based on their location, provision of care and specialities. They also have information about funding.
An informative, easy to use website for people searching for care homes, retirement properties, care products and services based on their location, provision of care and specialities. They also have information about funding.
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) -
They provide inspection reports on care homes, investigate certain types of service complaints and have helpful leaflets such as ‘Social Care - choosing the right service for you’.
They provide inspection reports on care homes, investigate certain types of service complaints and have helpful leaflets such as ‘Social Care - choosing the right service for you’.
Counsel and Care -
A national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers. We do this by providing advice, information and financial support and by influencing policies, services and funding. They have a useful booklet called the ‘Complete Care Home Guide’. See their website at or telephone their advice line on 0845 3007585.
A national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers. We do this by providing advice, information and financial support and by influencing policies, services and funding. They have a useful booklet called the ‘Complete Care Home Guide’. See their website at or telephone their advice line on 0845 3007585.
Department of Health -
They have lots of information and guidance such as "NHS funded nursing care in nursing homes - what it means for you: a guide for people living in or going into nursing homes, their families and carers".
They have lots of information and guidance such as "NHS funded nursing care in nursing homes - what it means for you: a guide for people living in or going into nursing homes, their families and carers".
Residential and nursing care -
There's lots of information on our website about residential and nursing care in Sheffield. You'll find a guide to finding a place in a care home, a list of questions to ask when choosing a home, information about paying for your care and so on.
There's lots of information on our website about residential and nursing care in Sheffield. You'll find a guide to finding a place in a care home, a list of questions to ask when choosing a home, information about paying for your care and so on.
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