Help in your own home
Introduction
The following is a list of the range of services available from your home (alphabetical order):
| Help in your own home | |
|---|---|
| Service | Description |
| Adult placement schemes | These Schemes provide flexible day services and overnight care for adults who have been assessed by Social Services as being suitable to use this type of service. Ordinary people or families in the community, known as Adult Placement Carers, provide the service. They have been carefully selected, approved and trained to provide short breaks in their own homes or where possible in a service user's own home. To find out more - contact Social Services . |
| Community alarm | The community alarm service provides peace of mind for people who feel at risk in their own homes. It gives you freedom to live your life independently knowing that you can obtain assistance when you need it. If you would like to know more we will be pleased to arrange a demonstration in your own home: Contact Social Services. |
| Day centres | Within Calderdale there are a number of day centres for people with disabilities and older people. This service is only available following an assessment of your needs - which is a discussion we have with you to find out how best to support you with the problems you are having. We will look at your needs and decide whether you are eligible for this service. For more information contact Social Services . |
| Direct payments | Social Services is now able to offer some people a cash payment to enable them to arrange for the services they need, instead of providing the Community Care Services, such as home care. For more information contact Social Services . |
| Frozen meals service | Social Services can arrange for meals to be delivered direct to you following an assessment of your need. You will be able to choose from a number of meals on a menu and the frozen meals are delivered to your home fortnightly or monthly. The meals are then reheated in a conventional oven, microwave or steamer. Many diets are catered for, including diabetic, vegetarian, low fat, low salt, low carbohydrate, gluten free, soft diet, Asian vegetarian, Halal, Kosher and Afro Caribbean. Eligibility:If you are capable of regenerating the meal, or have someone who can undertake this task for you then you can apply. Charges:The charge for meals at present is £2.65. This is paid when the meals are ordered or they can be paid for on account by prior arrangement with the supplier. If you want to find out more and apply for the service - Contact Social Services. |
| Home Care Services | Home Care services may be available to you following a Community Care Assessment . The tasks you have been assessed for will be carried out as part of your care plan. Contact Social Services for more details. |
| Incontinence laundry service | This helps people to cope with the problems incontinence causes when living in your own home. Incontinence equipment to suit your needs can be provided by the District Nurse or Health Visitor. Allen House Clinic, Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, on 01422 832063. |
| Independent business | There are a number of care services in Calderdale which cover a range of needs and requirements. You can either arrange to buy these services yourself or contact Social Services to ask for an assessment of your needs . |
| Occupational Therapy | Occupational Therapy helps people live more productive lives. It enables people with disabilities to carry out essential activities with the aim of maintaining or improving independent. The Occupational Therapy Service carries out assessments for people who are having difficulty with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting), mobility (climbing stairs, getting in and out of the house) or any other activities of daily living. The service is able to offer help and advice in obtaining the appropriate equipment and adaptations to help people maintain their independence. Examples of essential activities may include:
Occupational Therapists could help, or provide information about:
For people able and wanting to fund their own equipment or adaptations, advice and information is available. For more information contact Anne Jackson 01422 393810. Financially assessed grants may be available for major adaptations work. |
| Out of hours home care service | This service has been introduced to meet the increasing needs of service users. Specific requirements are covered under individual Care Plans drawn up with service users. For more information contact Social Services . |
| Sheltered and supported housing | Sheltered housing refers to flats or bungalows especially designed and built with the needs of elderly people in mind. For more information contact the Housing Advice Centre on 01422 392460 or e-mail: housingaid@calderdale.gov.uk. See also very sheltered and extra care housing . |
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