Adult social care aims to help people stay independent, safe and well so they can live the lives they want to.
This includes people who are frail, have disabilities or neurodiversity, mental health issues as well as the people who care for them (unpaid carers).
Social care can include 'personal care' such as support for washing, dressing and getting out of bed in the morning, as well as wider support to help people stay active and engaged in their communities.
Paying for care
Social care for adults is not usually free. People may need to contribute towards the cost of their care. The amount they need to pay depends on their income, savings and expenditure.
Are you eligible for social care?
Find out if you have social care needs and how much you will need to pay on the Adult social care assessments and eligibility page
Concerns of abuse or neglect
If you are at risk of abuse of neglect, or suspect someone else is, you need to report it
More information
Adult social care and support information on Surrey County Council’s website.
Connect to Support Surrey - to help you find local care and support in your area to help you stay independent, health and connected to your community
Healthy Surrey - find self-care information, as well as signposting to local services available to you as a Surrey resident.
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