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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 Find a carer Discharge from hospital is a positive step for the patient, but moving from twenty-four-hour care on the ward to the…
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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…
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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…
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. Speak to one of our…
Home Safety Without a Carer
Ensuring home safety can be difficult without a carer, but there are measures you can put in place while you decide on the right home care solution for you. Home safety Nothing is quite like a person being on hand…
How Much does Respite Care Cost?
How much respite care costs will depend on the support you’re entitled to, whether you need help during the day, overnight, a complete break at a care home facility, or help from your family and friends. Find out more about…
Who Gets Disability Care?
Anyone can get private home care, but those who are affected by a long term illness or a disability might be entitled to benefits to help them pay for the care they need. Who gets disability care? Anyone can get home care. There are many different types of care, and you can choose to hire a private carer for as much or as little time as you need to make your life better and safer. But if you have a disability you may be entitled to benefits that will help you to pay for the care you need. Benefit calculators You can find out how much you’re entitled to by using an independent benefits calculator: Age UK Entitledto These will provide information about income-related benefits, tax credits, Council Tax reduction, carer’s allowance, universal credit, and how work will affect your claim. Before you start, you will need to gather accurate information…
What is the end of life care pathway?
When you reach the end of life, care can help to control your pain, maintain your comfort and support you to live as well as possible, for as long as possible. What is end of life care? Being diagnosed…
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