Therapist. These may be funded through a Disabled Facilities Grant if you are eligible, but this will require a financial assessment and, in some cases, it may be necessary for you to make a financial contribution towards the required adaptation. An Occupational Therapist may prescribe and order simple pieces of equipment for use within your home. They will complete any demonstrations of
equipment and ensure that you are happy and safe with their use. They are also able to advise carers on moving and handling techniques within the home. If you have any queries regarding your circumstances, contact Adult Social Care and discuss your situation. An assessment of needs will help determine what support you require to retain your independence.
Support in your own home To enable people to live in their own homes for as long as possible, a range of community support services is available. These include help with day-to-day tasks, such as cleaning, shopping, community meals, gardening, and handyperson services. You would be expected to pay for these services. There is also a wide range of help available through local voluntary and community groups. Domiciliary or home care Home care covers help with personal care like dressing, bathing, toileting and prompting the taking of medication. Care workers need to be properly trained, particularly in moving and handling and the use of hoists for some tasks.
to have a care worker actually living in the home. This is called 24-hour live-in care and can accommodate people with a very high dependency on a permanent basis. It can also provide respite breaks for regular carers and short-term support following hospital discharge. Live-in care can be arranged for a short period, for example, a week, or on an ongoing basis. Typical charges for this service depend on the amount of care and the particular skills required. Live-in care is also available to people with permanent physical or mental health difficulties who require long-term ongoing care.
Care workers can call in on a daily basis to assist with any of the tasks described above. Depending on the level of help required, their visits can be very short or up to several hours. Generally, visits are available from 7.00am until 10.00pm. Some people will need multiple visits per day. The hourly rate for these types of services depends on the services required, the time of day and the location. Live-in care In some cases, it’s preferable and more economical
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