Community Care - Our Publications

• Services for older people - General Publications
• Community Care Services Language Leaflets
• Newsletters
• Services for people with physical disabilities and health problems
• Services for people with sight or hearing loss
• Services for people with mental health needs
• Services for people with learning disabilities
• Services for people with drug and alcohol problems
• Services for people living with HIV
• Services for people caring for someone who is disabled or has health problems

• Community Care publications list (February 2005):
  This list sets out all our public information leaflets and booklets, including an order form.
• Guide to Community Care Services for adults (2008)
  A guide to all our services including help to support you to live at home, help for you to support your relative or friend, and help to choose a care home.
• 'Better Care, Higher Standards' Charter (January 2005)
  The Charter tells everyone who needs care or support over the long term what you can expect from your local Housing, Health and Social Services.
• Blue Badge Parking Scheme (November 2007)
  This leaflet explains how to apply for a Blue Badge. This badge allows you to park in more convenient places if you are severely disabled or blind. There is an application form included with this leaflet.
• 'Your Right to be Heard - How to Compliment, Comment or Complain' (October 2003)
• Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Organisations and Resources (July 2007)
  This directory has been produced by Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Community Care Services, in order to provide information on Black and Minority Ethnic groups and organisations who support the health and social care needs of the Royal Borough of Kingston’s residents.

• English
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Farsi
• French
• Gujarati
• Korean
• Lingala
• Portugese
• Punjabi
• Tamil
• Urdu

• Amy Woodgate House Resource Centre (Summer 2008)
• Hobkirk House Resource Centre (Summer 2008)
• Murray House Resource Centre (Summer 2008)
• Newent House Resource Centre (Summer 2008)

• BME News (January 2008)
  An update on local Black and Minority Ethnic community health and social care developments.
• BME News (July 2007)
  An update on local Black and Minority Ethnic community health and social care developments.
• BME News (April 2007)
  An update on local Black and Minority Ethnic community health and social care developments.
• BME News (September 2006)
  An update on local Black and Minority Ethnic community health and social care developments.
• BME News (December 2006)
  An update on local Black and Minority Ethnic community health and social care developments.

• 'Helping adults keep safe and independent' (Summary)
  This tells you about our services and how we decide if we can help you.
• 'Helping adults keep safe and independent' (Full Version)
  This tells you about our services and how we decide if we can help you. You will also find contact details for all our community care teams and other useful telephone numbers.
• 'My care and support needs'
  A simple guide to help you think about what help you need to stay safe and independent
• Care and Support Services Directory (August 2007)
  Your guide to social services, community support, health and housing services for adults in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
• Taking Positive Steps - How to avoid slips, trips and stumbles (June 2006)
  This leaflet tells you how to prevent falls and what to do if you have fallen.
• Abuse hurts! (March 2006)
  Have you or anyone you know been harmed or hurt? This brief guide tells you what abuse is , how you can tell if someone is being abused, and what to do if you are being abused or are worried about someone.
• Choosing a care home (March 2006)
  A guide to the important things to consider when looking for a place in a residential or nursing care home.
• Paying for a place in a Care Home (April 2008)
  A guide for people needing financial help to pay for a permanent place in a residential or nursing care home. For more detailed information, see our 'Understanding Care Home financial assessments' below.
• Understanding Care Home financial assessments (April 2008)
  A detailed guide to the financial help available for people looking for a permanent place in a residential or nursing care home. We would particularly advise property owners to read this guide. Before reading this guide, see our 'Paying for a place in a Care Home' above.
• A Brief Access Guide to Local Amenities and Services (2003)
  A Guide to the ease of use for disabled and older people of a sample services in the Royal Borough of Kingston.
• 'Accessible Transport in Kingston' (July 2004)
  A guide to the different ways disabled people living and working in the Borough of Kingston can get around.

• Guide to Daily Living Services and Information for Older and Disabled People (May 2006)
  This guide provides information on equipment, occupational therapy services, mail order companies and other support services to help with your daily living needs.
• Direct Payments (March 2005)
  This leaflet tells you about the Direct Payments Scheme which offers people who are entitled to Community Care Services in the Royal Borough of Kingston the choice to arrange their own support services instead of getting services organised by us.

• Guide to Daily Living Services and Information for Older and Disabled People (May 2006)
• Freedom Travel Passes (application form)
  The Freedom Pass allows you to travel free on London’s public transport including buses, the Underground, the London Overground, the Docklands Light Railway and Trams.
• Direct Payments (March 2005)
  This leaflet tells you about the Direct Payments Scheme which offers people who are entitled to Community Care Services in the Royal Borough of Kingston the choice to arrange their own support services instead of getting services organised by us.

• Who shall Eye contact? (May 2006)
• Freedom Travel Passes (application form)
  The Freedom Pass allows you to travel free on London’s public transport including buses, the Underground, the London Overground, the Docklands Light Railway and Trams.
• Direct Payments (March 2005)
  This leaflet tells you about the Direct Payments Scheme which offers people who are entitled to Community Care Services in the Royal Borough of Kingston the choice to arrange their own support services instead of getting services organised by us.

• Freedom Travel Passes (application form)
  The Freedom Pass allows you to travel free on London’s public transport including buses, the Underground, the London Overground, the Docklands Light Railway and Trams.
• Direct Payments (March 2005)
  This leaflet tells you about the Direct Payments Scheme which offers people who are entitled to Community Care Services in the Royal Borough of Kingston the choice to arrange their own support services instead of getting services organised by us.

• Freedom Travel Passes (application form)
  The Freedom Pass allows you to travel free on London’s public transport including buses, the Underground, the London Overground, the Docklands Light Railway and Trams.
• Direct Payments (March 2005)
  This leaflet tells you about the Direct Payments Scheme which offers people who are entitled to Community Care Services in the Royal Borough of Kingston the choice to arrange their own support services instead of getting services organised by us.

• Direct Payments (March 2005)
  This leaflet tells you about the Direct Payments Scheme which offers people who are entitled to Community Care Services in the Royal Borough of Kingston the choice to arrange their own support services instead of getting services organised by us.

• Freedom Travel Passes (application form)
  The Freedom Pass allows you to travel free on London’s public transport including buses, the Underground, the London Overground, the Docklands Light Railway and Trams.
• Direct Payments (March 2005)
  This leaflet tells you about the Direct Payments Scheme which offers people who are entitled to Community Care Services in the Royal Borough of Kingston the choice to arrange their own support services instead of getting services organised by us.

• Carers Directory (December 2007)
  For details about the various services and support available from Community Care Services, Health Services and the Voluntary sector.
• Support for Carers (June 2007)
  If you look after a relative or friend who has a physical disability, learning disability, mental illness, or is ill or frail, this leaflet is for you.
• Short Breaks (June 2007)
  This leaflet tells you about how we can support you and the person who cares for you to take a break.
• Direct Payments (March 2005)
  This leaflet tells you about the Direct Payments Scheme which offers people who are entitled to Community Care Services in the Royal Borough of Kingston the choice to arrange their own support services instead of getting services organised by us.

Related External Links:

• www.freedompass.org - to find all the information you need about 'Freedom Passes'