Articles on Adults and Older People (17)
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) apply to people aged 18 and over who lack capacity to give consent to arrangements for their care or treatment. The care or treatment could be in either a hospital or care home. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards apply…How to report concerns about an adult
Concerns about an adult If you are finding it difficult to manage at home, are caring for someone and need some support, or are concerned about someone who may be at risk, Adult Social Services helps people who live in Trafford and are aged over…Support with food
Top of page Food banks South, Central and West Trafford Trafford South Food Bank operate from 5 community hubs on each week day: Sale Moor: Mondays, 12pm to 2pm at Sale Moor Community Centre, Norris Road, M33 2TN Sale West: Tuesdays, 11am to 1pm at Sale West Youth…Keeping fit and well
On this page you can get advice and find out about a wide range of services and activities available in your local community: Mental health and wellbeing Substance Misuse Help to Stop Smoking Sexual Health Getting Active Healthy Weight Free NHS Health Checks for those age 40-74…Breathing Space
Breathing Space and Mental Health Crisis Debt schemes Two new government schemes aimed to help millions who are struggling with problem debt: Breathing Space and Breathing Space Mental Health Crisis Debt Scheme. Who is eligible? To receive assistance, an individual must first be referred –…Speaking for you
Advocacy is about communicating needs, wishes and views. Some people are able to do this for themselves and make decisions about what is important in their lives. Other people may want some help to do this, to make sure their voice is heard. What is…Your assessment
If you are finding it difficult to manage at home, are caring for someone and need some support, or are concerned about someone who may be at risk then contact Trafford Adult Social Services - Community Screening Team. If you live in Trafford and are aged…Coronavirus (Covid-19) Testing
As of the 31st March all PCR Test Sites across the country have now been closed, and this includes the ones in Trafford. Lateral Flow Tests are no longer available for free. If you are unwell the national advice is to try stay at home and…How to get help
Whether you are looking for help for yourself or for someone else, there are services and organisations throughout Trafford who are here for you. Get help for yourself or another adult living in Trafford Contact Trafford Council online to get support from adult social care…