{"id":117,"date":"2017-01-31T15:58:55","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T15:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gettinginformed.net\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2024-03-04T13:27:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T13:27:23","slug":"looking-for-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/gettingInformed\/looking-for-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div id=\"x-section-1\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px; background-color: hsl(179, 100%, 35%);\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\" style=\"padding: 0px; background-color:hsla(179, 100%, 35%, 0);\" ><hr  class=\"x-gap\" style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-2\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 5px 0px; background-color: transparent;\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><h2  class=\"h-custom-headline h4\" ><span>Scroll down to read information on starting to look for social care. Click the links to download this information for printing, or listen to it as an audio track.<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e117-e9 m39-0\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e117-e10 m39-1 m39-2\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e117-e11 m39-3\"><ul class=\"x-menu-first-level x-menu x-menu-inline e117-e12 m39-4 m39-5\" data-x-hoverintent=\"{&quot;interval&quot;:50,&quot;timeout&quot;:500,&quot;sensitivity&quot;:9}\"><li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-501\" id=\"menu-item-501\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-menu-item m39-6 m39-7\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/gettingInformed\/looking-for-care\/audio-format\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Audio version leaflet<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-502\" id=\"menu-item-502\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-menu-item m39-6 m39-7\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/gettingInformed\/looking-for-care\/large-format\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">large print format<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-503\" id=\"menu-item-503\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-menu-item m39-6 m39-7\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/gettingInformed\/looking-for-care\/easy-print\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Easy print format<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-504\" id=\"menu-item-504\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-menu-item m39-6 m39-7\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/gettingInformed\/looking-for-care\/downloadable_leaflet\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Downloadable leaflet<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-3\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px; background-color: hsl(179, 100%, 35%);\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\" style=\"padding: 0px; background-color:hsla(179, 100%, 35%, 0);\" ><hr  class=\"x-gap\" style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-4\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 25px; background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 96%);\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><h3  class=\"h-custom-headline h4\" ><span>Introduction<\/span><\/h3><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top-color: hsl(179, 100%, 35%);border-top-width: 3px;width: 100%;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p>Lots of people find that they need more help or support as they get older.<br \/>\nThis can include practical support, such as help with shopping or keeping the home clean and tidy, or personal care, such as help with bathing and dressing. Such help can be provided in the person\u2019s own home, or elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike healthcare, this kind of help is not always free. Most people will have to pay something, and may have to look for the help themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"x-img float right x-img-none\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"http:\/\/gettinginformed.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Fotolia_62855629_M.jpg\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p>Sometimes people find themselves needing help because of an event like a fall or being diagnosed with an illness. But for many people, needing a bit more help or relying more on friends and family can happen quite gradually.<\/p>\n<p>Careful planning can help people get what is best for them when they need it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><h3  class=\"h-custom-headline h4\" ><span>Starting to look<\/span><\/h3><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top-color: hsl(179, 100%, 35%);border-top-width: 3px;width: 100%;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p><strong>Starting to look for care and support can feel overwhelming, but there are lots of people and organisations that can help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They can help you to find out what help is needed, what\u2019s available in your area and how to pay, and to think about how things might change in the future. Even if you need to pay for care, this help is available to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"x-img x-img-none\"  src=\"http:\/\/gettinginformed.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Fotolia_93684083_M.jpg\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-5\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 25px; background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 96%);\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2\" style=\"padding: 0px; background-color:hsla(0, 0%, 100%, 0);\" ><h3  class=\"h-custom-headline h4\" ><span>Getting the right support<\/span><\/h3><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top-color: hsl(179, 100%, 35%);border-top-width: 3px;width: 100%;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p>There are many types of care and support available. You may find a cleaner or gardener is all you need to keep your home as you like it. Many local voluntary organisations and community groups offer help with shopping, or company in the home while a carer or spouse goes out for a few hours (\u2018sitting services\u2019). If you need more help in the home, care agencies offer help with things like getting up in the morning and going to bed, dressing, washing, help with meals and using the toilet (\u2018domiciliary services\u2019). Talk to agencies and voluntary organisations about exactly what help you would like, and what they can offer.<\/p>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"x-img float left x-img-none\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"http:\/\/gettinginformed.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Fotolia_62595250_M.jpg\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p>You may also think about moving home; this might be to supported housing or to a care home. Take advice and think about what sort of care is needed; for example, is nursing or dementia care necessary? Short breaks or respite care allow someone to continue living at home but stay over in a care home for a period of time from one night to several weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><h3  class=\"h-custom-headline h4\" ><span>Facing challenges \u2013 planning ahead<\/span><\/h3><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-top-color: hsl(179, 100%, 35%);border-top-width: 3px;width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"x-img float right x-img-none\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"http:\/\/gettinginformed.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Fotolia_94136481_M.jpg\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p>Some of the biggest challenges in<br \/>\ngetting help can be identifying that help is needed, knowing when to have the conversation, and accepting help that is offered. Not looking for help can leave you feeling more isolated, and overwhelmed and exhausted. Don\u2019t try to do everything yourself. Talk to your friends and family about what is needed, and seek out help from local and national organisations.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the systems and organisations you will deal with can be confusing, and the process can be time-consuming. It\u2019s a good idea to keep track of who you\u2019ve spoken to and what\u2019s been said, as well as names and contact numbers of specific people at each organisation. You might choose to have a \u2018support broker\u2019 organise care for you.<\/p>\n<p>It can be a struggle to find the right kind of care, especially if needs change over time. It\u2019s important to plan ahead and talk to as many people as possible to help you make choices. Think about what\u2019s important to you. The location of a care home? Consistent timing of visits for help at home? You can always go back to organisations like your local council, if the situation changes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-6\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px; background-color: hsl(179, 100%, 35%);\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\" style=\"padding: 0px; background-color:hsla(179, 100%, 35%, 0);\" ><hr  class=\"x-gap\" style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-7\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 20px 0px 25px; background-color: transparent;\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><h2  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" ><span>Where can I get help?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-8\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px 25px; background-color: transparent;\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2\" style=\"padding: 28px 8px 8px; background-color:hsl(0, 0%, 96%);\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p><strong>Voluntary organisations<\/strong> may be able to provide free or inexpensive support, such as sitting and companionship services. They might also offer information about various services in your local area, help with filling in forms to claim particular benefits, or information about coping with specific illnesses like dementia or sight loss. You may have to contact different organisations for different kinds of advice and support. Voluntary organisations may be unable to recommend specific care agencies or care homes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friends and family<\/strong> can be a valuable resource for recommending particular services and organisations in your local area, as well as offering emotional support. However, don\u2019t assume that because someone you know has received something for free, you will be entitled to the same; your local council can tell you exactly what you are entitled to.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A financial adviser<\/strong> can help make sure that you are receiving the benefits you are entitled to, and help you to manage your money and assets as circumstances change. They can also help you think about financial products like insurance or investment schemes that might be useful. Financial advice may be especially useful if you own your home, or have substantial savings. Restricted financial advisers deal with particular companies, and\/or particular types of financial products. Independent financial advisers are not tied to particular products or companies. If you choose to seek this type of advice, make sure you are speaking with an adviser who has expertise in \u2018later life advice\u2019. Financial advisers charge for their services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2\" style=\"padding: 28px 8px 8px; background-color:hsl(0, 0%, 96%);\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p>You can telephone or visit <strong>home care agencies and care homes<\/strong> yourself to ask questions. Alternatively, you have the option of <strong>a support broker<\/strong>, who can help you find the specific care you\u2019re looking for, including making recommendations of particular services and arranging those services. There may be a charge for this. A broker might be offered through your local council, or you could approach one independently.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your GP<\/strong> can offer support if you are struggling to cope, and signpost you to local organisations who can help. The GP can also offer you a referral to your Local Council for an assessment of your needs. The GP cannot tell you what sort of help at home or elsewhere you need, tell you what benefits you are entitled to, or recommend specific places to go for care.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Your <strong>Local Council<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Social Services<\/strong> or <strong>Adult Social Care<\/strong>, can offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up-to-date information on whether and how you need to pay for care.<\/li>\n<li>Free assessments for you (\u2018needs assessment\u2019), and for anyone who supports you (\u2018carer\u2019s assessment\u2019) to see if extra help is needed, and what sort of help would be most appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>A list of care agencies and care homes in your area, or an online directory of local services. They will not be able to recommend one particular agency or home.<\/li>\n<li>Information about other benefits you might be entitled to, including Attendance Allowance (a non-means-tested benefit for people with care needs over the age of 65).<\/li>\n<li>Equipment to make living in your home easier, such as grab rails and bath handles. 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