Looking for care services

Find out where to get a list of your local services and which questions to ask to help you choose the right service.

If you're new to this, get advice on where to start.

The right service for you

• Where to find services: you can search our website or contact your council 
• What to look for: read our report about the service for an independent view on what its does well and where it needs to improve
• Arranging a visit: we recommend you visit the care home first or, for home care, arrange for the provider to visit you 

What's it like using care?

• Your stories about using care: read what people who use care have told us about their experiences.
• Good and bad care examples: stories about the best kind of care homes and care services and stories about services that haven't met the standards.