Services in Poole Menu Home > Social care and health Social care and health Coronavirus (COVID-19): change to service During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have made changes to our services for vulnerable adults to make sure that they are both effective and safe. See further information about changes to services. Help for adults Advice about care, support, issues and what we can do to help. Children and families Support and advice for parents and carers as well as adoption and fostering information. Carers Support, benefits, allowances, financial advice, emergency planning, breaks and assessments for carers and young carers. Health and wellbeing Information and guidance for mental health, drug and alcohol issues, special needs and wellbeing. Adult social care emergencies Find out about our Emergency Duty Service, who can help with adult social care emergencies outside of normal business hours. A local offer for care leavers Our offer to care leavers aged 16 to 25 and information about the support and services available to young people. Social care transport Check your eligibility to use our community transport service. Mental health Information and advice about mental health. Safeguarding Support and information about safeguarding adults and children. Services for disabled people A range of services available to help disabled people. Home care Advice and guidance about home care. Older people's services Information and guidance about services we offer for older people. ASSIST A service for adults with short-term care needs in Poole. Can't find what you're looking for? Try using our search. Page last updated: 12 May 2021 Is there something wrong with this page? Services and information Benefits and financial help Bins, waste and recycling Births, deaths and marriages Business and consumers Children and families Community advice and safety Council and democracy Council Tax Environmental problems Jobs, training and volunteering Libraries, Museums, art and culture Parking Planning and building control Schools and education Social care and health Sports and leisure Streets and travel Stay in touch Facebook Twitter Youtube Mail Sign up to receive email or text updates and alerts from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Sign up » Contact us News Jobs Transparency Site map About poole.gov.uk Cookies Help using poole.gov.uk Privacy Terms and disclaimer www.gov.uk Copyright © 2021 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. All Rights Reserved.