Welcome to Camden Care Choices
Camden Council’s website for adult care and support in Camden
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Adult social care support
How we can support you, who pays for your care, and different types of care settings
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Bereavement and loss
How to register a death, bereavement services to help with the grieving process, and support with funeral expenses
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Care and support rights
Your rights under the Care Act, accessing advocacy services and information we collect about you
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Carers
Who is a carer, support and advice for unpaid carers, carers assessments and short breaks
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Coronavirus guidance
What to do if you have Covid-19 symptoms or test positive for Covid-19
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Cost of living crisis
Information on where to get help during the cost of living crisis, including financial support and guidance in multiple languages
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Direct payments
Direct payments for adults and children. What a direct payment is, what it can be used for and how to receive it
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Disability
Support for people living with autism, a learning disability, sensory needs, physical disability, and preparing for adult life
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Equipment and technology to support independence
Assistive technology, wheelchairs and other equipment and minor adaptations, and the Disabled Facilities Grant
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Having your say
There are many ways you can have a say in local health and care services, such as through Healthwatch Camden, the Disability Oversight Panel, or contacting Camden Adult Social Care
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Living with a long term condition
Support for people living with mental health, dementia, drugs and alcohol, HIV and AIDS
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Mental health
Looking after your mental health, where to get support if you need it, and support for someone who is feeling suicidal
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Money and benefits advice
Agencies that can provide advice including employment, benefits, debt and advocacy support
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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Use of PPE for paid homecare workers and unpaid carers
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Reporting abuse and staying safe
What is abuse including domestic abuse and hate crime, scams and antisocial behaviour. How to report abuse and stay safe.
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Supported housing for social care needs
Living in supported accommodation including sheltered and extra care housing
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Wellbeing and staying well
Practical support for staying well.
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Winter Wellness project
Support for older Council tenants to maintain good health