Specialist care
A small number of residents will need more intensive care and support during their lifetime due to complex health and care needs. In these instances, the Council will work with care providers and partners in the NHS to ensure residents can access good quality care that effectively meets their needs.
Adult provider services
Adult Provider Services provide day services, respite services and supported living services to support those people with the most complex needs in Knowsley and their carers.
Adult Provider Services also operate the Shared Lives Scheme in Knowsley, recruiting carers to provide care in their homes for disabled adults, older people and vulnerable people needing support. For many adults placed with carers, this will be their first experience of being part of a loving family and having the independence to live a fulfilling life in their local community.
Shared Lives carers can offer:
- a permanent home as a long-term carer
- short break support to give permanent carers a break
Further information about Shared Lives can be found on the Council’s website.
To find out more about the support available from Adult Provider Services, including support to identify the most appropriate support options to meet your needs and circumstances, please visit Accessing Support from Adult Social Care
Nursing and residential care
Both nursing homes and residential care homes provide care and support 24 hours a day, with nursing homes providing a higher level of care which includes nursing support.
If you or a loved one requires support in a residential or nursing home, you can find out more about the care homes in Knowsley on the Live Well Directory.
To find out more about the support available from Adult Social Care, including support to determine if your needs can be met at home, please visit Accessing Support from Adult Social Care.