Content

What is social support? Page 7

How do you know if you are not getting enough support? Page 7

What can you do if you need some extra support? Page 11

Improving your health Page 13

How much do services cost? Page 17

Who can have social care support from the council? Page 17

How can we help? Page 19

What will happen next? Page 19

Planning your support Page 21

How much will you pay for services? Page 22

Direct payments Page 23

If you do not want a direct payment Page 25

Reviewing your situation Page 25

Keeping safe Page 25

Where can you get more information? Page 26

Useful telephone numbers Page 26

EDITOR Clarinda Rayner

ACCOUNTS Sheenagh Black

Business Development Darren Holt

DESIGN Danny Boswell

DISTRIBUTION Salford City Council

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