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Elderly Care Services in Essex

Essex has a large elderly population that continues to grow, so elderly care services are particularly important. Navigating the different types of care for older people can be a challenge and sometimes it is hard to know who to contact for help. Additionally, it can be difficult to know what services you need a referral for and which you can self-refer to.

On this page Age Space will break down how elderly health and care services are provided for you in Essex by the NHS, Essex County Council and other providers.ย 

NHS Services for the Elderly in Essex

NHS health services in Essex

Essex has been divided into three geographic areas for the delivery of healthcare services in the county. These areas are defined by Integrated Care Systems, each of which are partnerships of organisations that come together for planning and delivering health and care services.

The three Integrated Care Systems are:ย 

Each ICS has a duty to local elderly people that includes hospital care, emergency care, rehabilitation, mental health services, disability services and community health services.

You can use the links below to find GPs and other services that are specific to your area below.

Major Hospitals and Hospices in Essex

Accident and Emergency hospitals in Essex

Below, we have listed the names and locations of Essex’s major hospitals; all of which have accident and emergency services. These can be useful to keep note of in case of an emergency situation.

There are a number of hospices across Essex that provide palliative care. You can learn more about Essex hospice services in greater detail from our page on Palliative Care in Essex.

How to find your Local GP

You can search for your nearest Essex GP by entering your postcode into this useful tool on the NHS website.

Local Authority Elderly Care Services in Essex

Essex County Council are responsible for elderly social care services across Essex as a part of their adult social care provisions. Aside from housing, most of the local authorities within Essex do not offer Adult Social Care services, meaning that it is best to contact Essex County Council directly with your adult social care questions or concerns.

You can contactย Essex County Council’s Adult Social Care team onย 0345 603 7630ย by phone or withย [email protected] via email. If you want to find out more about the adult social care services provided by Essex County Council then you can read about them on the ECC Website.

Booking a Care Needs Assessment in Essex

A Care Needs Assessment is a means by which the council can work out what an individual’s care needs are and what they can offer in order to support them. You can book a care needs assessment by contacting Essex County Council. To find out more, you can look at our page on How to Apply for a Care Needs Assessment in Essex.

Specialist Mental Health Services for the Elderly in Essex

NHS Older People's Community Mental Health Services in Essex

If you are worried about your elderly relative’s mental health, then the first thing you should do is to organise for you and your relative to speak with their GP or other health professional.

The NHS advise thatย if your relative is having mood swings, experiencing agitation, withdrawal, struggling with memory loss or confusion, it is worth getting in contact with their GP .

The GP may refer your relative to one of the Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Team who are an early intervention team in Essex, made up of social workers, support workers and an employment specialist. They work with people who are experiencing low level mental health problems such as anxiety and depression which are causing a social care need and offer information and practical advice on accessing the most appropriate local services.

Home Care in Essex

Home Care, or Domiciliary Care is professional care provided in the comfort of your own home. These services can allow your elderly relative to maintain the independence of living at home, whilst giving you the peace of mind that theyโ€™re being taken care of.

You can use Age Spaceโ€™s own Home Care Directory to look for suitable home care thatโ€™s in your area: