Residential homes for older people provide personal care and a higher degree of support than sheltered housing. This service is dealt with by Essex County Council's Adult Social Care service (formerly Social Services).
Phone: 0845 603 7627
Email: essdirect@essexcc.gov.uk
A wide range of services are available to meet individual needs and circumstances to support people to live independently. This includes advice on caring for someone, looking after your health and having a say about services.
Click here for the Essex County Council "Getting a community care service" homepage