Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
Thurrock Council Childrens Services
We aim to work together with families who need help and support to promote the welfare and safety of their children. To do this we work closely with other services such as Health, Education, Housing, Police, Probation, as well as Voluntary organisations.
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Health and Social Care
UK National Statistics Health & Social Care Statistics Hub
This theme brings together information about public health, health services provided by the National Health Service (NHS) and social care
United Kingdom Homecare Association
United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) is the national professional association and representative association for organisations who provide care, including nursing care, to people in their own homes.
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Social Care
Volunteering England
There is a long tradition of volunteering in health or social care, whether within the NHS or through charity and voluntary groups. A great many volunteer roles have built up in this field, ranging from companionship to hands-on caring, and including representative roles to promote public involvement in the NHS.
Wakefield Council
Health and Social Care
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Social Care and Health
Warwickshire County Council
Social Care and Health
West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council is committed to improving the Health and Well-being of our population. We work in partnership with a wide range of services and partners to do this. The Council takes the lead in social care services providing support to people who may be at risk or vulnerable, so they can live safely in their community and reach their full potential.
West Dunbartonshire Council
The Community Health and Care Partnership (CHCP) is a Partnership between West Dunbartonshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and brings together both NHS and Local Authority responsibilities for community-based health and social care services within a single, integrated structure.
Western Isles Council
Social and Community Services Department
Westminster City Council
This section tells you how to get council support for yourself or your family. It includes information of particular interest to senior residents, social workers, carers and those who have difficulties due to long-term illness or disability. Also, you can see the services available to support families, children and young people. There’s also a link to help you find your local GP, dentist or healthcare service.
Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland works with and for Scotland’s children and young people in care. Our work is varied. We lobby local and national government, and we offer information and advice to people working in the care system. We campaign for positive change. But above all, our key offering is in working directly with young people to help them speak out about what they need – and have a right to. Our independent advocacy service guarantees young people in care support and understanding.
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Health and Social Care
Wiltshire County Council
Social care services in Wiltshire help people live safely and independently in their local communities. There are a wide range of services for children and families and for adults and their carers. Services include family support, home care, residential care, fostering and adoption.
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care
Social Care and Health
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Childrens Services
Children’s Social Care has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people in Wirral.
Wolverhampton City Council
All of us may need health and social care services at some point in our lives. Health and social care is the part of the council that provides help to people who, for whatever reason, have difficulties in coping with everyday life. This used to be called social services.
Worcestershire County Council Adult Social Care
As a council, we have a responsibility to support, care and protect people in the community. In Worcestershire we have people with a wide range of social care needs from the very young to the elderly.


