Social care is about giving advice and support to people who may need help because of their age, an illness, a disability or learning difficulty. It enables people to live as independently as possible at home or in the community. Some people may have to pay towards the cost of the services they receive.

Find out how to get help and support

If you need care and support, there are a number of organisations that may be able to help you. 

Sunderland Information Point contains information about services and activities for adults, older people and their carers.