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Care Connect is County Durham's emergency contact service that gives you support to remain living independently in your home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

10/06/2026

We're proud to offer valuable services to local people in our wonderful communities.

County Durham is varied, and Care Connect covers countryside to coast. On any given day, our mobile Response teams can travel all over the County responding to customer calls.

Our services are available to anyone who lives in County Durham and feels as though they could benefit from additional support to remain living independently at home 💗

Contact us today for more information:

📞 03000 262 195
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect

08/06/2026

💙 Peace of mind at the press of a button 💙

Did you know that Care Connect is here for you or your loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

Our friendly, reliable alarm service helps you stay safe and independent at home — giving you reassurance that support is always just one button press away.

Whether you’ve had a fall, feel unwell, or just need some help, our trained team will respond straight away and make sure you get the support you need.

✨ Simple to use
✨ Available day and night, all year round
✨ Immediate help when you need it most
✨ Peace of mind for you and your family

We’re proud to support thousands of people across County Durham to live confidently and independently in their own homes 🏡
Find out more or apply today:
👉 https://www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect
📱03000 262 195

04/06/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹? 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽

Our Home from Hospital Service offers FREE, short-term support to help you settle back in safely and comfortably after a stay in hospital.

Whether it’s a helping hand with light meals, picking up prescriptions, or simply making sure your home is warm and welcoming, we’re here when you need us most.

We’ll support you for up to six weeks, helping you regain confidence, stay independent, and get back to your normal routine 🏡

✅ Friendly “meet and greet” when you arrive home
✅ Help with shopping, paperwork, and appointments
✅ Regular pop-in visits for reassurance
✅ Support to find other services if needed

If you or a loved one could benefit, find out more or get in touch today:
👉 https://www.durham.gov.uk/HomeFromHospital
📱03000 262 195

22/05/2026

Care Connect supports communities across County Durham, wherever you live 💙

County Durham is a large and diverse place, with towns, villages and rural, remote communities in the region.

While this makes our county unique and beautiful, it can also present challenges when it comes to accessing support. That’s where Care Connect comes in.

We understand that no two people—or places—are the same. Whether you live in a town centre or a rural village, our services are designed to adapt to your lifestyle and location, ensuring help is always within reach.

🌄From the dales to the coast, we’re proud to support residents across the whole of County Durham—because location should never be a barrier to feeling safe.

💛 Get in touch to find out how Care Connect could support you or someone you care about.

📞 03000 262 195
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect See less

20/05/2026

Did you know that our services are available right here in County Durham to help people live safely and independently at home?

Care Connect uses simple technology—like alarms, sensors, and monitoring devices—to provide reassurance for individuals and peace of mind for families.

Whether it’s supporting someone after a hospital stay, helping manage long-term conditions, or providing extra reassurance for older adults, we can make a real difference.

✅ 24/7 monitoring & response
✅ Falls detectors & personal alarms
✅ Support for carers and families
✅ Helps people stay in their own homes longer

📞 03000 262 195
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect See less

07/05/2026

Peace of mind, 24/7 - in your community 🥰

Our personal alarms are very simple, but they can have a huge impact!

Whether it’s a fall, feeling unwell, or just needing reassurance, help is always just the push of a button away — day or night, 24/7.

With the Care Connect service you'll stay independent and feel more confident at home...and, because our alarms are monitoring round the clock, no call for help ever goes unheard.

If you or someone you care about could benefit from a personal alarm, it’s well worth finding out more.

📞 03000 262 195
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect

04/05/2026

A friendly, local service, right here in County Durham 💗

The Care Connect service is here to support residents and families with friendly, reliable help when it’s needed most.

☑️No call centres far away.
☑️No pressure.
Just real people, offering reassurance, advice and support close to home.

Whether it’s peace of mind for you, or reassurance for someone you care about, we’re proud to be part of the community and there when you need us.

📞 03000 262 195
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect

01/05/2026

Worried about a loved one at home? There’s help you might not know about 💗

Many families worry about parents or relatives who are living independently but may be at risk of falls, fires, wandering, seizures, or not being able to call for help.

Durham County Council’s Telecare service, provided by Care Connect, uses discreet sensors and technology to help keep people safe at home – while protecting their independence.

🔆 Sensors can raise an alert automatically if there’s a problem
🔆 Helps people living with dementia or memory problems
🔆 Extra reassurance day and night
🔆 24/7 monitoring with a trained response team if help is needed
🔆 Peace of mind for families, even when you can’t be there

To apply for Telecare:

📞 03000 267 979
🌐 www.durham.gov.uk/article/27976/Telecare-sensors-to-keep-you-safe-and-independent-at-home

29/04/2026

Going into hospital? Thinking ahead can make all the difference💛

If you’re worrying about how you, a parent or neighbour will cope when they come home from hospital, you’re not alone.

Many people tell us the hardest part isn’t the hospital stay – it’s those first few days back at home.

That’s where Durham County Council’s Home from Hospital service can really help.

✅ It’s completely free
✅ Available to County Durham residents
✅ Short‑term, practical support after discharge
✅ You can self-refer

📲03000 262 195
👉 Learn more: https://www.durham.gov.uk/HomeFromHospital

23/04/2026

💙 Independence means being able to enjoy life on your terms.

Whether it’s spending time with the grandchildren, enjoying time spent with family, or simply relaxing at home doing what you love – feeling safe and confident makes a world of difference!

Care Connect, Durham County Council’s 24/7 alarm service, is there to quietly support you in the background, so you can focus on living your life.

✔️ Help at the push of a button, day or night
✔️ Quick response if you feel unwell, have a fall or need assistance
✔️ Peace of mind for you – and reassurance for your family
✔️ Support to stay living independently in your own home

📞 03000 262 195
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect

Address

Chilton Depot
Ferryhill
DL170SD

Telephone

+443000262195

Website

http://www.durham.gov.uk/careconnect

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