Local Services
Going For Independence is part of the jigsaw of local services providing support to people in the community.
As part of our service we research the local and national organisations that provide equipment and relevant local services that can increase peoples’ ability to remain independent and stay in their own homes.
This information will include:
- local and national voluntary sector organisations
- independent living centres and places where specialist equipment can be purchased
- local trusted handyman and gardening services
- advocacy support services which ensure people are treated properly and can access what they are entitled to
- hearing and visual impairment specialists
- services provided by councils and community health providers
- information on telecare services
- where to access electronic assistive technology and relevant gadgets
