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Arranging for a “Needs Assessment” to get Home Care
In order to organise home care for your loved one, you will first need your loved one to have a “Needs Assessment”.
A Needs Assessment is provided free of charge by your local authority. It can either be arranged through your loved one’s GP or through adult social care services.
It is very easy to obtain – all you have to do is contact your local authority and ask for one!
Your local authority will then be better able to advise you of options available for your loved one. And they can suggest a course of action, i.e. a “Care Plan”. Also, they can inform you of any benefits you or your loved one may be eligible for. This can include Attendance Allowance.
During a Needs Assessment, you will simply discuss any difficulties you face in carrying out everyday activities. Examples might include, eating, dressing, cooking, cleaning, or going to the toilet.
Once your loved one has had a Needs Assessment, your local authority will make any care proposals by comparing your loved one’s needs against set criteria.
Your local authority can then arrange home care for you. Otherwise, you can arrange home care yourself and, if you are eligible for funding, the local authority can make direct payment.
At Kells Domiciliary, we have over 30 years experience of providing a high quality level of loving care, and we take pride in our high standards. If you would like more information, please get in touch!
Arranging for a “Needs Assessment” to get Home Care
Arranging for a “Needs Assessment” to get Home Care
In order to organise home care for your loved one, you will first need your loved one to have a “Needs Assessment”.
A Needs Assessment is provided free of charge by your local authority. It can either be arranged through your loved one’s GP or through adult social care services.
It is very easy to obtain – all you have to do is contact your local authority and ask for one!
Your local authority will then be better able to advise you of options available for your loved one. And they can suggest a course of action, i.e. a “Care Plan”. Also, they can inform you of any benefits you or your loved one may be eligible for. This can include Attendance Allowance.
During a Needs Assessment, you will simply discuss any difficulties you face in carrying out everyday activities. Examples might include, eating, dressing, cooking, cleaning, or going to the toilet.
Once your loved one has had a Needs Assessment, your local authority will make any care proposals by comparing your loved one’s needs against set criteria.
Qualifying for care
Your loved one will qualify for care if:- They have a physical / mental need, or they are suffering from an illness or disability.
- They are unable to achieve at least two of the set “care outcomes” (e.g. wash and dress themselves).
- They are at risk of a negative impact on their wellbeing, due to not receiving the help they require.
Your local authority can then arrange home care for you. Otherwise, you can arrange home care yourself and, if you are eligible for funding, the local authority can make direct payment.
At Kells Domiciliary, we have over 30 years experience of providing a high quality level of loving care, and we take pride in our high standards. If you would like more information, please get in touch!
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