Leicestershire County Council knows that being at home with the right support is the best way for people to recover and stay well following a hospital admission. We work closely with the NHS and other partners across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to make health and care services sustainable for the future. If you are worried that you might need help and you are not sure that it has been arranged, speak to a member of staff on the ward. You may benefit from short-term support to get dressed or with meal preparation – this is often called reablement and is designed to help you increase your independence in a variety of ways. This could be through the provision of equipment to help you with day-to-day tasks or practice to get back the skills you need for daily living.
Independence in your own home There are practical ways to make your home more accessible and maintain your independence. Sometimes the simplest things can improve your daily life, like moving items onto lower shelves, or fitting a second stair rail. Investing in specially designed equipment and products known as Care Technology can also make a difference. These include discreet lifeline alarms which connect to round-the-clock assistance as well as a range of equipment to support people to remain safe and
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independent both at home and in the community. These can provide reassurance for you and help carers keep the people they are caring for safe and supported. Find out more at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/care-technology Most district councils provide a chargeable community lifeline service, find out more at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/ lifelines-telecare-and-alarms. For more advice about staying independent in your home please visit www.safeandwell.co.uk/leicester. Other suppliers of Care technology and equipment can be viewed in our online information and support directory at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/lisd.
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