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Types of careWhat do Admiral Nurses do?
Admiral Nurses are specialist nurses trained to provide support for people and families affected by dementia. Admiral nursing gets its name from ‘Admiral Joe’ Levy, founder of Dementia UK and a keen sailor. They can work in a number of…
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,…
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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
Hospital discharge planning
Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service Book call Tell us your care needs Discharge from hospital is a positive step for the patient, but moving from twenty-four-hour care on the ward…
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…
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…
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