Once it is decided that someone has needs that make them eligible for support, the HSC trust has a duty to provide sufficient support to ensure that these are met. 

Find out how care plans should be reviewed and how to resolve complaints in Northern Ireland.

Anyone who cares for a person with dementia is entitled to an assessment of their needs as a carer. It should identify what your needs are, and work out what type of support would meet your needs.

A local health and social care trust has a duty to assess the care needs of a person with dementia. This page looks at how someone with dementia can get a care assessment including the process for application and what to expect.

Read Northern Ireland-specific guidance for accessing care and support at home for people with dementia and carers. 

There are various places where you can get help with legal and financial matters. Some of the resources are free but you will have to pay for some of them.

Read about the different ways that you can plan for your future when you're living with dementia in Northern Ireland.

If you are living with dementia, it's a good idea to get your financial and legal affairs in order. We have advice on sorting out your paperwork and managing your money for people in Northern Ireland.

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about direct payments in Northern Ireland.

Find out how to get a direct payment in Northern Ireland if you are eligible.