Information leaflets
The short url to this webpage is http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/adultsocialcareinfo
Adult social care information leaflets
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Adult social care leaflets we have produced 'in-house' (by our own publications team) since the beginning of 2008 have a Crystal Mark. This shows that they have been approved by the Plain English Campaign for using clear, easy to understand language. |
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Easy to read |
We also work with the Plain English Campaign and user groups representing adults with learning disabilities to produce 'easy to read' information and leaflets. Where a leaflet or web page, for example, uses 'easy to read' words and pictures, it will have this symbol: |
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How to find the leaflet you are looking for
You can find our main adult social care leaflets on this page, listed in the first table below by the type of service (such as 'Older people' or 'Physical disability' services).
Click on the name of the leaflet in the first table to link to where you can download it from. In the second table, you will find other leaflets for the same type of service and details of how to get printed copies of the leaflet.
If you cannot see the leaflet you are looking for please contact the Communications team by:
- email ACCommunications@birmingham.gov.uk
- phone 0121 464 3123.
How to get copies of leaflets
You can read our leaflets on-screen (on your computer) or download and print your own copy. To download and print your own copy, click on the title or the picture below.
If you would like us to post you a copy, please contact the team in the right hand column below.
If you would like any of our leaflets, forms or other documents in another language, in Braille, in large print or on audio tape, MP3 or CD, please phone the Adults and Communities Directorate Communications team on 0121 464 3123. All our adult social care leaflets, forms and documents are free in any format.
The name of the serviceand link to their web page |
The leafletClick on the picture or name to read or print the leaflet |
How to get printed copiesFor printed copies of leaflets, contact the service below. |
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Help for people who are unable to manage their own finances Back to the top |
Appointee and Court Deputy Phone: 0121 464 0491 Email: |
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Birmingham Care Home Directory Care homes and care homes with nursing for all adults in Birmingham
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Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 3123 Email: |
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Adult social care services in Birmingham (formerly known as the Independent Living Guide) A guide to all our adult social services, how to get an assessment of your care needs and other organisations that may help |
Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 3123 Email: |
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Information about services and support for people who are blind or partially sighted |
Visual Impairment Team Phone: 0121 464 9455 Fax: 0121 464 2741 Email: |
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Blue Badge ServiceHelp with parking for people with a severe walking disability |
Blue Badge Service Phone: 0121 303 1234 Email: |
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Charges for staying in a care home or a care home with nursing Back to the top |
Adult Social Care Contributions Phone: 0121 303 2976 Email: accommodation.charges.ssf@birmingham.gov.uk |
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Support and services for carers |
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Birmingham Carers Centre Phone: 0121 675 8000 Email: |
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Comments, compliments and complaints Making a comment, compliment or complaint about adult social care services from Adults and Communities |
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Customer Care and Citizen Involvement Team Phone: 0121 303 5161 Email: customercareteam@birmingham.gov.uk |
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Help you find out about and become involved in activities and opportunities in your local area. |
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Community-based services for adults with a learning disability. |
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Community Options South or North Phone: 0121 464 7977 or 0121 675 7750 Email: |
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Getting access to your personal information
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Corporate Information Governance Team Phone: 0121 303 4876
Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 3123 Email: |
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Did You Know? (Personalisation) How we are changing to a more personal approach to adult social care |
Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 4326 Email: ACCommunications@birmingham.gov.uk |
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The money you can get to buy the services and support you need
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Leaflets:
Factsheets:
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Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 3123 Email: ACCommunications@birmingham.gov.uk |
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Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 3123 Email: ACCommunications@birmingham.gov.uk |
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Paying towards the cost of social care services for adults living at home |
Fairer Charging Team Phone: 0121 303 2156 Fax: 0121 464 7171 or 0121 303 2423 Email: |
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Helping you to prevent falls |
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Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 3123 Email: |
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Funerals and Protection of Property When Birmingham City Council needs to arrange funerals or protect property Back to the top |
Funerals and Protection of Property Section Phone: 0121 303 4152 Email: funerals.and.protection.of.property@birmingham.gov.uk
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Adults and Communities Access Point (ACAP) Phone: 0121 303 1234 Textphone: 0121 303 6230 Email: |
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The money you can get to buy the services and support you need |
Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 3123 Email: |
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Services for people with a learning disability
Social and personal development services for adults with learning disabilities
Counselling for adults with learning disabilities and their carers
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Adults and Communities Communications team Phone: 0121 464 3123 Email: ACCommunications@birmingham.gov.uk
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Information and advice about equipment and adaptations |
Adults and Communities Access Point (ACAP) Phone: 0121 303 1234 Fax: 0121 303 6245 Minicom: 0121 303 6230 Email: |
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Safeguarding (protecting) adults from abuse |
Please refer to the www.bsab.org website for more details and information regarding safeguarding. Safeguarding leaflets, policies and procedures can be accessed at www.bsab.org/publications |
Safeguarding Adults team |
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Providing a home for people aged 18 and over who have a disability, and for older adults with care needs.
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Birmingham Shared Lives Phone: 0121 464 3164 Email: sharedlives@birmingham.gov.uk |
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STaR service (Support, Time and Recovery service for adults with mental health difficulties) |
Support, Time and Recovery Team Phone: 0121 773 2922 Email: |