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Cost of Care / Types of care 1 Mar, 2019

Personal health budgets explained

What is a personal health budget? A personal health budget is one of the ways a clinical commissioning group provides care to people. PHBs are designed to involve the person receiving care (or their representative) in the decision making process, and to offer freedom in choosing the care that’s right for them, whether that’s residential …

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Nursing Care 27 Feb, 2019

CHC decision support tool explained

The NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) decision support tool helps to decide if someone is entitled to ongoing publicly funded healthcare. It’s used by a multidisciplinary team made up of social workers, psychiatrists and other specialised healthcare professionals. It’s similar to the CHC checklist, which covers many of the same areas and is used by GPs …

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Health / Types of care 8 Feb, 2019

What is the NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) checklist?

Most of us have to contribute financially to the care we need as we grow older or become infirm. However, some people with health needs due to disease or disability may be entitled to ongoing NHS continuing healthcare that is provided free, irrespective of means. The continuing healthcare (CHC) checklist is used to assess the …

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Health / Types of care 6 Feb, 2019

Commissioning care for people with complex needs

Improvements in healthcare and living standards mean that people in the UK are living longer. However, chronic conditions, disease and disability mean that the number of elderly with complex needs is also increasing. Meeting the care requirements of these older people, and ensuring they live comfortably and safely, is a challenge for commissioners. We’re here …

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Types of care 22 Jan, 2019

Commissioning home care

The population is aging, which creates a growing demand for staff to care for the elderly and puts a drain on resources. Budgets are tight, which together with the number of older individuals affected by disease, disability and dementia means that it’s challenging for care commissioners to commission the quality care needed to ensure that …

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Reablement 15 Jan, 2019

What are intermediate care and reablement care?

When it comes to caring, a change in approach is developing. There is a drive to focus on wellbeing and reablement care. It’s all about building on an individual’s abilities and strengths and helping them relearn and maintain skills so that they can achieve greater independence and live safely at home. It’s a move away …

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Health / Nursing Care 12 Dec, 2018

Hospital discharge planning

We’re here to help. Call us if you have any questions about our exceptional live-in care. 020 3797 0086 Discharge from hospital is a positive step for the patient, but moving from twenty-four-hour care on the ward to the community can be challenging. Careful assessment, planning and communication can ensure care continuity and help the …

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Disability / Respite / Types of care 20 Jun, 2018

Benefits of holidays for elderly people with disabilities

A holiday can be a great way to rest, recharge the batteries and have fun. Age and infirmity do not have to be a barrier to having a holiday, but it can take a little planning and preparation. As spring turns into summer, our thoughts start to turn to the holiday season. A vacation can …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 9 Apr, 2018

Is home care better than care homes?

Care homes, day care or home care? The choice can be confusing and, at a vulnerable time, many elderly people are frightened about the future. Different families have differing needs, residential care is not the only alternative – elderly home care could be a better option. Home carers can maintain your loved one’s safety, wellbeing …

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End of life care / Types of care 23 Jan, 2018

What does end of life care mean?

End of life care means care for those who are approaching the end of their life, including their family and friends. It often means the treatment of symptoms and can extend to counselling or spiritual guidance. We’re here to help. Call us if you have any questions about our exceptional live-in care. 020 3797 0086 End …

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