A provider is someone who looks after those who may be sick, older, frail people and people with disabilities etc.

Below are a list of alternative providers of care other than Social Services

• Relative
• Friend
• Neighbour
• Private care home
• Voluntary bodies

Disability Information Services (DIS) produce a wide range of information leaflets, which may provide you with helpful information on private care homes and other, professional providers of services such as domiciliary care.