Looking for help and support
We have an online platform called Your Life, Your Choice Bexley, which provides a wide range of help and support services across Bexley. You will be able to do a quick and efficient search of providers who will be matched to support your needs.
How to get support
Anyone over 18 with care and support needs may be eligible for support, as well as people who provide informal care for a family member or friend
Report abuse
If you know an adult who might be at risk, it's important to speak up
Keeping your independence
Find tips on staying independent while living at home and in your community. Learn how to prevent falls, use helpful equipment, make home adaptations and access community support
Paying for your care
Find out how to determine if you'll need to pay for your care, how costs are calculated, and available payment options including financial assessments and deferred payment plans
Support for unpaid carers
While for many unpaid carers, caring can be a positive and rewarding experience, there are times when unpaid carers may need extra support. Help and support is available
Moving from children’s to adult services
We want to ensure that all young people with SEND can reach their potential in adult life. We offer a range of support to help make this possible for those aged between 14 and 25
Shared Lives scheme
The Shared Lives scheme offers care and support in a family home for adults with a learning disability, physical disabilities, mental health conditions, or other sensory needs
Autism and learning disability
Help and support is available across Bexley for autistic adults and people with a learning disability
Get involved in adult social care (partnership boards and jobs)
Learn about the different teams in adult social care and look for job opportunities in Bexley
Adult social care policies / provider area
In preparation for upcoming adult social care reforms, the council has conducted cost-of-care assessments for care homes and home care services
Adult social care vision
Bexley’s adult social care vision will support us to work towards our aspirations that residents can live the life they want to live
LGA peer review
Find out more about the LGA peer review report