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Care and Carers

Blue badge

How to apply for a Blue Badge

Online 

Go to www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge 

 

You will be asked for the following information: 

  • a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders. 

 

You’ll also need a photo or scan of your: 

  • proof of identity (such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence) 

  • proof of address (such as a Council Tax bill or government letter) 

  • proof of benefits (if you get any) 

 

You’ll also need to know: 

  • your National Insurance number (if you have one) 

  • the details of your current Blue Badge (if you’re reapplying) 

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If you are unable to access the online service, a Community Agent can help you to make an application (not for Southend residents): 

  • Telephone the Essex Wellbeing Service on 0300 303 9988 and ask to be referred to a Community Agent  

 

 

For Southend residents: 

The Haven Community Hub (138-140 Hamlet Court Rd, Westcliff, SS0 7LW) 

  • Benefits and form filling support 

 

Every Thursday 10am to 2pm, by appointment only 

Telephone 01702 345 373 to book an appointment 

Care Needs Assessment

South East Essex Care Coordination Service 

  • assessment by an experienced professional; usually a qualified nurse or a social worker 

  • They will work with you to co-produce a suitable care plan 

  • Can help with mobility aids, OT referrals, carer support services 

 

Rochford Residents: 

  • 01702 538241 

 

Southend Residents: 

  • 01702 372060 or 01702 372061 

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Community Agents – Essex Wellbeing Service 

  • NOT AVAILABLE TO SOUTHEND RESIDENTS 

  • Free home visiting service to help people to live independently in their own home 

  • Can assess and arrange for equipment eg grab rails, toilet aids, furniture raisers etc 

  • Blue badge and bus pass applications 

  • Welfare benefits 

  • Social opportunities 

  • Transport 

  • Meals & shopping 

  • Carers support 

  • Phone the Essex Wellbeing Service on 0300 303 9988 to request support from a community agent 

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Adult Social Care Assessments 

 

Social care is there to help: 

  • older people 

  • people with disabilities and long-term health conditions 

  • people recovering from a stay in hospital 

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To request a care needs assessment from Adult Social Care: 

 

Rochford area referrals via Essex County Council 

  • Online referrals can be made on the Essex County Council website 

 

Alternative contact details 

  • Telephone: 0345 603 7630 

  • Out of hours telephone: 0345 606 1212 

 

Southend area referrals via Southend City Council 

 

Alternative contact details: 

  • Telephone: 01702 215008 

  • Out of hours: 0345 606 1212 

carer support

Carers Support and information

Carers First 

Adult carer support service 

  • Can offer advice, as well as practical and emotional support 

  • Telephone 0300 303 1555 

 

South East Essex Care Coordination Service 

  • assessment by an experienced professional; usually a qualified nurse or a social worker 

  • They will work with you to co-produce a suitable care plan 

 

Rochford Residents: 

  • 01702 538241 

 

Southend Residents: 

  • Telephone 01702 372060 or 01702 372061 

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