Adult Social Care
Last Modified 18/03/2026 09:06:23
Share this page
Introduction
Adult social care is a broad term that refers to support provided by a wide range of agencies and individuals to help those in need to maintain their independence and well-being. This enables the council to meet its statutory obligations under the Care Act 2014.
People may need social care support due to various including mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities. People with informal caring responsibilities can also benefit from social care support.
Social care support includes:
-
- Personal care
- Nursing homes
- Supported accommodation e.g., extra care housing
- Support to manage daily living tasks such as housework, errands, finances etc.
- Occupational therapy, focused on maintaining and improving independence
- Support to engage in social / community activities.
Social care is delivered by voluntary and private sector organisations, friends and family and Local Authorities.
In Blackpool, adult social care services support individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, or those who are frail, as well as their caregivers. Services are available in various settings, including at home, community-based and residential care homes.
Blackpool People and Places
Blackpool health and wellbeing
Adult Social Care related indicators
Measures from the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF), England 2024-25 are presented at council, region and England level. Breakdowns by age and gender are also included where available, along with time series data where appropriate.
Microsoft Power BI
The Adult social care data hub provides access to a range of ASC datasets and interactive tools providing data at local authority level.