Nottingham City Care & Support Services Directory 2016
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Welcome from Nottingham City Council 4 Specialist care 22 Making life easier in the home 5 Safeguarding vulnerable adults 25 Assessing your social care needs 11 Residential care 26 Day opportunities 13 Paying for care 29 Care in your own home 14 Care homes and care Home care providers 17 homes with nursing 33 Services for carers 22 Index 44
All the listings in this publication of care homes, care homes with nursing and home care providers are supplied by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and neither Nottingham City Council nor Care Choices can be held liable for any errors or omissions. The information contained in this Directory was correct at the time of going to print. The inclusion of homes and agencies in this Directory does not act as an endorsement or recommendation by Nottingham City Council of the services listed or advertised. The inclusion of a service in this Directory does not imply that the City Council has a contract with the supplier or has assessed the quality of the service.
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Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 3 Welcome from Nottingham City Council Welcome to this Directory of adult care and support services which has been produced by Nottingham City Council in association with the Publisher, Care Choices. It aims to explain how you can find the support for your social care needs to enjoy the best quality of life for as long as possible, by guiding you through the care options available. It contains useful editorial advice and comprehensive listings of care providers across the City. Nottingham City Council’s Adult Social Care Services department is responsible for assessing the needs of, and providing advice and support to, older, disabled or vulnerable people in the community. For most people, however, social care won’t involve Nottingham City Centre social services as only people with higher levels of need will be eligible for the services we provide. This is £23,250 you will pay for all care yourself although you explained further on page 11. may be entitled to claim various state benefits. For further By signposting citizens and their families to the most advice on paying for care, please see page 29. appropriate advice, care and support, we aim to help Adult Social Care Services also assesses the needs of individuals maintain or recover their independence and carers, please see page 22. promote their wellbeing. The independent and voluntary Checklists care sectors are particularly strong in the City, offering a Helpful checklists can be found in this Directory. These wide range of specialist services in a variety of settings. can be used when considering home care, residential Entries for community-based support start on page 5. homes and residential dementia care services. Take Help with support them with you on visits to potential providers as they list Support can mean different things to different people. important questions to ask managers and staff to help For example, you could benefit from hiring your own you get a fuller picture of the services on offer. personal assistant to support you with personal things, We hope this Directory goes some way to providing a like having a bath, washing or getting dressed, cooking good idea of where to find the care services you need locally. and eating meals or you may just want the opportunity to socialise again. Alternatively, the benefits of moving into Nottingham Health and Care Point accommodation with care services on-site might suit you. Telephone: 0300 300 33 33, option 2 All these options are explained in the following pages. Email: [email protected] Paying for care Website: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ supportingadults If you need advice on care options, you can ask Adult Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station Social Care Services for a community care assessment. Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG Everyone is entitled to one, irrespective of financial circumstances, and they are free. If your call is related to housing and Council Tax An assessment may involve someone from Adult benefits, welfare rights or any other non-social Social Care Services speaking to you by telephone or services enquiries, please contact the Nottingham visiting you, either at home or in hospital, to discuss your City Council switchboard on 0115 915 5555 situation, and work out what help would be appropriate which will direct you to the correct department to meet your social care needs. or personnel. To find out if you are eligible for services an assessment is carried out to determine what your level of care needs is and if this level of need meets the National Eligibility Threshold. For further advice on the National Eligibility Threshold, please see page 11. An assessment of your financial circumstances will also be completed; this defines how much you will be expected to contribute to any care you receive. If you have capital of more than
4 Call Nottingham Health & Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2 for help to access care services Useful contacts
Disability Direct Disability Resource Directory Committed to empowering people to make their own Information about organisations in Nottingham City choices and make positive decisions about independent that either provide services to disabled people, or come living opportunities – and so improve their quality of life. into contact with disabled people. Offers a welfare rights advice service for people who Website: www.dowhatyouwant.org/nottingham have questions regarding disability-related benefits. Click Nottingham Also offers a form-filling service for disability-related A member organisation for those who love making benefits like Employment Support Allowance and things possible. Meet new people, have fun, learn new Personal Independence Payment. things, share skills and get practical help around the Offers a volunteering service for people either home. The social calendar is full of get-togethers, days looking to volunteer or needing help. Disability out and things to do. Life begins at Click Nottingham. Direct also has volunteers who can help people with gardening, painting, odd jobs (like putting up shelves) Telephone: 0115 978 7846 and getting to and from appointments. Email: [email protected] Information officers can advise on accessing grant Website: www.clicknottingham.com funding, adapting your home, where to get equipment Castle Cavendish Works, and choosing relevant services. Dorking Road, Telephone: 0115 958 3948 Radford, Email: [email protected] Nottingham NG7 5PN
Making life easier in the home Telecare equipment
Telecare, also known as Assistive Technology, allows flooding. Standalone equipment is particularly helpful for people to remain living independently for as long as citizens who may have mild to moderate memory problems, possible by providing them with technology which and would just benefit from some extra support. supports this. Telecare offers two types of technology, Telehealth linked and standalone. Telehealth monitoring is a way of gathering information Linked technology is based around a call service and about your health to assist in diagnosis and monitoring. uses pendants and care alarms to connect to a central This could include support for people with lung function response centre. This technology can also be linked to fall, problems, diabetes, etc. It includes (amongst other things) fire, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to name a few. a home unit to measure and monitor temperature, blood The linked equipment enables the call centre to contact pressure and other vital signs for clinical review at a carers, family and emergency services if a citizen needs remote location (for example, a hospital site) using phone assistance. Linked equipment supports carers by allowing lines or wireless technology. them valuable time away from caring, whilst remaining Examples of what telehealth can monitor remotely confident that the person they care for is safe. include: Standalone technology enables citizens to continue living independently. Available technology includes sensor-based • blood glucose levels; night lights, pill dispensers and bath plugs that prevent • cardiac arrhythmia; • asthma; and • medication reminder systems.
In Nottingham City, telecare and telehealth enquiries should be directed to the Nottingham Health and Care Point on 0300 300 33 33, option 2.
Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 5 Useful contacts – telecare
For an informal chat about telecare services provided Disabilities Living Centre by the Council, or to arrange to buy these services Provides impartial advice and assessments relating privately, please ring 0115 876 3222 to speak to an to equipment and services for disabled people, older adviser. Alternatively, visit people, carers and professionals. The Centre also hires www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults out manual wheelchairs, sells RADAR keys and delivers AskSARA a Scooter Safety Awareness Course. There is also an This website helps you find useful advice and products excellent training room for hire. that make daily living easier and covers products and Telephone: 0115 985 5780 ideas: Email: [email protected] • on a range of physical and mental health topics; Website: www.dlcnotts.co.uk • that may help you complete tasks in a number of Middleton Court, household locations; and Glaisdale Parkway, • that may help with a range of daily activities. Bilborough, Website: www.asksara.org.uk Nottingham NG8 4GP
Enablement Team overview
The Enablement Team aims to assess the needs of citizens • joint working with health and social work teams, and their carers in the community so that it can create including hospitals. and implement packages of support. These may include An occupational therapy assessment can take place in the the provision of equipment and/or adaptations that citizen’s own home, supported living accommodation or enable citizens to live as independently as possible. The care home facilities. Occupational Therapist’s (OT) key roles and responsibilities The Enablement Team has two branches: the include: Enablement Gateway Team and Enablement • providing advice and guidance; Occupational Therapy Team. The Enablement Gateway • supporting citizens to promote safety, independence Team offers advice, signposting and guidance around and wellbeing; community services. It can provide low-level equipment • providing specialist equipment, including equipment to help citizens maintain their independence. The for complex moving and handling; Occupational Therapy Team supports citizens with a • assessment of minor and major adaptations, ensuring higher level of need, supplying specialist equipment to citizens and their carers are able to access appropriate improve quality of life. adaptations according to their assessed needs; • participating in safeguarding strategy meetings and Referrals to The Enablement Team can be made providing reports; through the Nottingham Health and Care Point on • recommending priority rehousing according to the 0300 300 33 33 option 2. assessed needs of citizens and carers; and
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6 Call Nottingham Health & Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2 for help to access care services In the living room
Plug with handle
Easi-reach
B N O R Y
Chair raisers
WHAT IS DIFFICULT FOR YOU? SIMPLE SOLUTIONS COMPLEX SOLUTIONS
GETTING IN AND OUT • Block of foam in chair base • Buy an electric riser chair OF CHAIRS • Buy ready-made chair raisers if your Standing up from sitting is difficult chair is too low • Buy a new chair – get professional help to make sure the height is right • Take regular, gentle exercise
OPENING AND CLOSING • Move any furniture out of the way • Remove the window opener WINDOWS • Install/purchase a fan • Install environmental controls or Can’t reach the windows • Purchase a gadget to open/close window air-conditioning Not secure to leave windows open • Install new windows
CONTROLLING THE HEATING • Change the switches • Move the heating controls Can’t reach the controls for the fire • Fit a timer switch • Install new or additional heating system or heating • Purchase a standalone heater
SWITCHING LIGHTS ON AND OFF • Install a light switch toggle • Move the light switches Can’t reach the switch • Purchase a socket extension • Replace the light switches The switch is difficult to use • Purchase handi-plugs • Install environmental controls
KEEPING WARM • Replace the fire with a heater • Get a grant to insulate your house Insulating your home • Apply for the winter fuel payment • Change to a cheaper heating system Affording the fuel • Use a trolley to safely transport the fuel • Change to an easier-to-use heating system Carrying the fuel
WATCHING TV • Use subtitles • Request an assessment for a hearing aid Hearing the sound of the TV • Purchase wireless headphones • Install a room loop
Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 7 In the bedroom
Pillow raisers Easy grip scissors
M T W T F S S
Bed raisers Pill dispenser
WHAT IS DIFFICULT FOR YOU? SIMPLE SOLUTIONS COMPLEX SOLUTIONS
GETTING IN AND OUT OF BED • Learn new techniques for moving safely • Use a transfer board Standing up from sitting on the bed • Purchase a leg lifter • Install a hospital bed • Raise the bed • Buy an electric adjustable bed • Fit grab rails • Use a mobile hoist or a ceiling track hoist
SITTING UP IN BED, TURNING • Change bedding • Buy a bed cradle/bed ladder OR ROLLING OVER • Learn new techniques for moving safely • Use a bed lever Bed is too soft • Purchase a pillow raiser • Buy a specialised mattress Bedding is too heavy • Change the mattress • Install a drop-down rail Nothing to lean on • Install an over-bed pole
KEEPING WARM IN BED • Buy a heavier duvet Checking the safety of your electric • Buy thermal clothing blanket • Contact an electrician about any electrical blanket safety concerns
GETTING DRESSED • Learn new techniques for dressing • Consider home support Difficult to reach all of your body • Buy simple gadgets: long-handled shoe horn; elastic shoe laces; dressing stick; button hook; stocking aids • Contact n (see key below) regarding an assessment of needs
CUTTING YOUR NAILS • Buy easy grip scissors • See a podiatrist Can’t reach your feet Hard to hold scissors
TAKING YOUR TABLETS • Ask your pharmacist for an easy to • Get a pill dispenser with days and times on Opening bottles open bottle • Get an automatic pill dispenser Remembering to take tablets • Keep a note when you have taken a tablet • Ask someone to prompt you
READING THE TIME • Buy a clock with larger numbers • Buy a clock that ‘speaks’ Seeing the clock to tell the time n Nottingham Health and Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2
8 Call Nottingham Health & Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2 for help to access care services In the kitchen
Teapot tipper Large handled cutlery
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Pan handle holder Liquid level indicator
Perching stool Chopping board with spikes
WHAT IS DIFFICULT FOR YOU? SIMPLE SOLUTIONS COMPLEX SOLUTIONS
REACHING CUPBOARDS • Re-arrange things in cupboards/on • Alter the spring in the door closers Cupboards are too high or low surfaces • Lower or raise the cupboards Cupboards are too deep • Buy an Easi-Reacher or Handi-Reacher Cupboard doors are too heavy
USING TAPS AND SWITCHES • Fit tap turners • Change switches Taps or switches are too awkward • Purchase Handi-Plugs • Raise or reposition taps Can’t reach taps or switches • Fit lever taps or new taps • Alter the kitchen
CUTTING, CHOPPING, • Sit at a table • Use a food processor PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD • Consider kitchen gadgets including: • Purchase a perching/high stool Work surface too high or low knife with a thick handle; chopping • Buy a trolley Hard to grip packets or jars board with spikes; pan handle holder; • Change the height of the work surface Hard to grip a knife teapot tipper; lid gripper • Make space under the work surface for Pans or kettles are too heavy to lift your knees when sitting
MOVING AROUND THE KITCHEN • Re-organise the furniture • Review mobility equipment used Not enough space • Adapt the kitchen • Consider the suitability of the kitchen
EATING AND DRINKING • Use large handled cutlery • Buy a trolley Cutlery is hard to grip • Use a non-slip mat • Consider home support for meal times Food/plate keeps slipping • Use a lightweight insulated cup Can’t carry food to table • Use a cup with two handles Can’t lift cup • Contact n (see key below) regarding an assessment of needs
LAUNDRY AND IRONING • Install a wall-fixed ironing board • Raise/lower the washing machine Washing machine is too high or too low • Change the washing machine or iron Putting up ironing board n Nottingham Health and Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2
Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 9 In the bathroom
Grab rail Shower board
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Tap turners Toilet seat and support frame
Long-handled sponges Raised toilet seat
WHAT IS DIFFICULT FOR YOU? SIMPLE SOLUTIONS COMPLEX SOLUTIONS
WASHING HANDS, FACE AND BODY • Install tap turners • Install lever taps or new taps Turning the taps • Purchase a long-handled sponge • Purchase a stool Standing at the basin • Purchase a flannel strap • Raise or lower basin Basin is too low or too high • Contact n (see key below) regarding an • Consider home support Can’t reach all parts of the body assessment of needs
HAVING A BATH • Have a strip wash • Install lever taps or new taps Turning the taps • Purchase a non-slip mat for the bath • Install a bath lift Stepping into the bath • Install tap turners • Use a mobile hoist Risk of slipping in the bath • Buy a long-handled sponge • Use a ceiling track hoist Getting up out of the bath • Use a half-step • Replace the bath with a shower Washing your back • Install grab rails • Convert the bathroom to a wet room • Use a bath board or bath seat • Consider home support
DRYING YOURSELF • Heat the bathroom safely • Change the floor covering Floor is slippery • Use a non-slip mat • Purchase a hot air body dryer Room is too cold • Purchase a towelling gown Difficulty in drying your body
USING THE TOILET • Install a raised toilet seat • Review mobility equipment used Toilet is too high or too low • Use a combined toilet seat and • Adaptation to bathroom Difficult to clean yourself support frame • Consider home support Flush lever is awkward • Install a flush lever extension Toilet is hard to get to • Contact n (see key below) regarding an assessment of needs
CLEANING TEETH • Purchase a toothbrush gripper Gripping the toothbrush • Purchase an electric toothbrush Standing at the basin • Use a stool
HAVING A SHOWER • Have a strip wash • Use a shower board Difficult to stand for long shower • Use non-slip mats • Use a shower chair or stool Shower too high • Purchase a half-step • Replace shower controls Shower controls are awkward • Contact n (see key below) regarding an • Consider home support Shower is slippery assessment of needs n Nottingham Health and Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2
10 Call Nottingham Health & Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2 for help to access care services Nottingham City Health Centres
You can see an experienced nurse without an appointment both drop-in and appointment services. for treatment of minor injuries and illnesses at: 79a Upper Parliament Street, City Centre NG1 6LD Telephone: 0115 883 1960 Nottingham Walk-in Centre Open every day, including weekends and Bank Holidays, Clifton Nurse Access Point between 7:00am and 9:00pm. You can also see a nurse at the Clifton Nurse Access Point Seaton House, London Road, Nottingham NG2 4LA in the Clifton Cornerstone – open 10:00am to 6:00pm Telephone: 0115 883 8500 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). 8am to 8pm Health Centre Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Drive NG11 8EW Open from 8:00am to 8:00pm every day of the year for Telephone: 0115 878 6100
Meals at Home
Meals at Home is a service provided by Nottingham City a family member or a friend, call your doctor or an Council. If you would like to access this service please call ambulance or talk to Adult Social Care Services. The team 0115 876 1847. member delivering your meal will stay with you until help The service can deliver midday meals, hot or frozen, arrives and they know you are safe and cared-for. and can also provide a tea-time snack, cakes, sandwiches If you phone before 10.00am Monday to Friday the and basic grocery shopping. There is lots of choice and service will deliver the same day, if you call later it will they can meet the needs of special diets. The service can be delivered the following day. Any calls received after provide permanent or temporary help, for example if you 10.00am on a Friday will be delivered the following Monday. require a period of short-term support as you have just A special service for lunch clubs been discharged from hospital. The service is already delivering meals to a variety of A personal safety check sheltered housing schemes and lunch clubs around The service will provide a health check when it delivers Nottingham City. It is very easy to include you in the your hot meal. If there is no answer at your door or you delivery runs so just give the service a call on are found needing help then the service can contact 0115 876 1847. Assessing your social care needs The City Council and Nottingham City Care Partnership behalf. Once a referral has been taken, it will be screened have created a single point of access to community and prioritised according to risk, needs and urgency and health and adult social care services for local people. will be sent to the appropriate team who will then contact If you or someone else think that you are struggling you to make an appointment to carry out an assessment. to live independently, the first step is to contact the If you know you will be paying for your care yourself you Nottingham Health and Care Point on 0300 300 33 33, may wish to proceed with purchasing services listed in this option 2 (8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday). If it is Directory. You may also choose not to have a community care outside of the normal working hours and it is an urgent call, or financial assessment and proceed with purchasing services contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0115 876 1000. yourself. The services you can purchase may be provided by For non-urgent calls please call back during normal the Council, a voluntary organisation or a private company. business hours. If you prefer, you can email [email protected] Eligibility The worker answering your call will be able to take a The Council’s aim is to help people keep their referral or provide signposting guidance to other external independence and to provide support to enable them agencies if it is something that they are unable to assist with. to remain at home for as long as possible. To determine Nottingham Health and Care Point takes Adult Social Care a citizen’s eligibility for social care services, all local Services, Occupational Therapy and Safeguarding referrals. authorities work to the National Eligibility Threshold. You can make contact yourself if you are able, or family, The new national eligibility criteria has set a minimum friends and professionals can make a referral on your threshold for adult care and support needs and also carer
Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 11 Assessing your social care needs continued support needs which local authorities must meet. This eligibility criteria is based on identifying how your needs affect your ability to achieve relevant outcomes day-to- day and how this impacts on your wellbeing. When an assessor carries out their assessment or review, they must consider the following three stages when assessing your eligibility and you must meet all three to be eligible for a service: • your needs arise from or are related to a physical or mental impairment or illness; and • as a result of your needs, you are unable to achieve two or more of the specific outcomes (described below); and your overall wellbeing. • as a consequence of being unable to achieve these If these three stages are met, you will meet the outcomes, there is or there is likely to be a significant eligibility criteria and the assessor will then assess what impact on your wellbeing. services are needed to meet your assessed needs. In Nottingham, the Council is committed to Stage 1: maintaining support for as many citizens as it can, but, for Your needs must arise from, or be related to, a physical those who may not be eligible for a service, it will provide or mental illness, which does not have to be a formal information and advice on how to get help elsewhere, for diagnosis. This could therefore be a physical, mental, example, the voluntary, charitable and independent care sensory, learning or cognitive disability or illness, sectors. substance misuse or brain injury. Carrying out an assessment does not necessarily mean that the Council will give you a service. Also, if you have Stage 2: been receiving services but your support is reviewed and In relation to the outcomes, the assessor must determine your needs have reduced, the Council may reduce or stop whether you are unable to achieve two or more of these the support you have been getting. In either of these outcomes. This means that you are unable to achieve the situations it will provide you with advice and information outcome without assistance, or you are able to achieve about other sources of help in the community. the outcome without assistance, but doing so can cause A copy of your assessment and care plan will be significant pain, distress or anxiety, can endanger you given to you, outlining the help you or your carer will be or others or would take significantly longer than would receiving. For more information on how Adult Social Care normally be expected. The outcomes are: Services assesses the needs of carers, please see page 22. • managing and maintaining nutrition; • maintaining personal hygiene; Contacting Adult Social Care Services • managing toilet needs; Whatever your level of social care need, Adult Social Care • being appropriately clothed; Services will always offer advice and direct you to people who can help you if it can’t. • being able to make use of the home safely; You can telephone the Nottingham Health and • maintaining a habitable home environment; Care Point on 0300 300 33 33, option 2, or write to • developing and maintaining family or other personal Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station Street, relationships; Nottingham NG2 3NG or you can ask a friend, relative or • accessing and engaging in work, training, education or your GP or nurse to contact the Council on your behalf. volunteering; If you are in hospital, the nursing staff can arrange for • making use of necessary facilities or services in the local Adult Social Care Services to contact you, either during community; and your stay in hospital, or on your return home. • carrying out any caring responsibilities for a child.
Stage 3: For further information about how to The final stage of the eligibility process is for the assessor access care services, please visit to determine that, as a consequence of these outcomes, www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults there is, or there is likely to be, a significant impact on
12 Call Nottingham Health & Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2 for help to access care services Day opportunities Day services
Day services provide a variety of opportunities to meet Spring Meadow. The service provides a range of activities, others in a supportive environment, enabling you to enjoy from cookery to drama, and has its own theatre facilities. your independence and get involved in a range of group Meadows Way, The Meadows, Nottingham NG2 3DZ or person-centred activities. The services cater for different Pakistan Centre needs and are able to adapt activities to suit both your Based on Woodborough Road, the Pakistan Centre interest and ability. provides a supportive environment for older members of There are day services to support a range of people, the Pakistani-Muslim community. All staff are of Pakistani- including older people, those with physical and sensory Muslim origin and speak community languages. Halal impairments, and citizens with learning disabilities. The lunches are available. following are day services provided by Nottingham City 163 Woodborough Road NG3 1AX Council. Council day services Summerwood Summerwood offers citizens with physical, sensory and Acorn Resource Centre learning disabilities the opportunity to be involved in a range Acorn Resource Centre supports citizens with sensory and of activities to enable more independent and active lives. physical impairments. Acorn is able to support adults over Summerwood Lane, Clifton NG11 9DR 18, and activities include discussion groups, seated and accessible exercise, and arts clubs. The Willows Mary Potter Health Centre, Gregory Boulevard NG7 5HY The Willows offers day services to people over-50 with a range of needs. The service boasts a range of activities, Albany House from snooker to movie days, alongside a popular Albany House supports older people with dementia, community café. physical and sensory impairments and mental health needs. Ambergate Road, Beechdale NG8 3DG Orby Close, St Ann’s NG3 2FP The Open Door Project The Indian Centre The Open Door Project provides a recovery-based Based in Carrington, the Indian Centre provides support service for people who are looking for help and support for older citizens from Indian communities with different with their mental health issues or emotional distress. needs. All meals are authentic Indian recipes and staff Its aim is to help these people lead healthy, active, and speak a range of community languages. independent lives. Whilst based in Beechdale, there is a Hucknall Road NG5 1QZ range of community-based groups all around the city. Marcus Garvey Ambergate Road, Beechdale NG8 3DG The Marcus Garvey day service supports older members of the African-Caribbean community, as well as other citizens. All staff are from the African-Caribbean community and meals are authentic Caribbean fare. Lenton Boulevard NG7 2ET Martin Jackaman Citizens with learning disabilities, sensory and physical needs are supported to live independent active lives at Martin Jackaman. The service provides a range of activities from cookery to drama, and has a hydrotherapy pool which can be hired as well as being used by citizens using the service for therapeutic needs. 62 Robins Wood Road, Aspley NG8 3LD Spring Meadow Citizens with learning disabilities, sensory and physical needs are supported to live independent active lives at
Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 13 Care in your own home In order to enable people to live in their own home like dressing, bathing, toileting and prompting the for as long as possible a range of home care services is taking of medication. Carers need to be properly trained, available. A range of help is on offer from day-to-day particularly in moving and handling and the use of hoists tasks such as cleaning, shopping and food preparation/ for some tasks. A full list of Nottingham City home care cooking through to personal care that helps with tasks providers starts on page 17.
Home care
Home care offers you support to live independently in your support you, will draw up a care plan. Your care plan will own home, enabling you to gain confidence in a way that is reflect what you are able to do for yourself and what you most comfortable for you. Home care workers will visit you would like support with. There are distinct Nottingham City in your home and, alongside you and those you choose to Council home care services depending on your needs.
Council home care
Social Care Reablement maintain their independence and to lead fulfilled lives by This service is primarily for citizens who have recently providing them with care and support in their own homes. been discharged from hospital or require a period of It is a specialist service that recognises and values home care support to regain their independence. Care British Sign Language (BSL) as a language in its own right workers will support people for up to a six-week period and the importance and existence of deaf culture. to enable them to build confidence in everyday tasks. All home care workers have specialist knowledge The Social Care Reablement Team receives professional of deaf culture and issues and are qualified in BSL to a referrals only. minimum of level two. The service also recognises and provides for the wide range of communication methods Nottingham Emergency Home Care Service (NEHCS) other than BSL used by deaf people. NEHCS is able to provide short-term, short-notice support to people in their own homes, to prevent hospital JackDawe admission, to support people on leaving hospital or to The JackDawe service provides specialist home care support those who have an urgent need. NEHCS also support to citizens with dementia and complex long- provides a ‘Through the Night’ service. The service offers term needs. Staff are fully trained in supporting citizens emergency support seven nights a week, including Bank who require this type of service and are able to provide a Holidays, from 11.00pm to 7.00am. The team has close variety of support over a period of time to allow transfer links with emergency GPs, the ambulance service and to an appropriate long-term service. other health services to highlight emergency calls that could require home care support alongside immediate medical attention.
Deaf Home Care Service The service provides a fully-accessible, culturally- and linguistically-appropriate home care service to citizens who are profoundly deaf and require support at home. The service supports deaf and deafened citizens to
Decisions about care in your own home
All home care providers are regulated and inspected If you are purchasing services directly from a home by the Care Quality Commission which publishes care provider, before you make any decisions regarding inspection reports and ratings on its website the provision of care, be sure to contact several providers www.cqc.org.uk/ When considering a service it’s always and ask for a ‘Service User’s Guide’ and their charges and a a good idea to check its report and rating. draft contract between you and the care provider.
14 Call Nottingham Health & Care Point 0300 300 33 33, option 2 for help to access care services Home care agency checklist © 2016 Care Choices Ltd
These questions may be useful when considering using the services of a home care (domiciliary) provider to help you build up a picture of how your care needs will be met in your own home.
Agency 1 £ p/h
Agency 2 £ p/h
Agency 3 £ p/h Agencies What experience does the agency have in your particular 1 field of need? Can they supply references for you to check? 2 1 3 2 3 How can you contact the agency in an emergency or outside office hours? Home care agencies providing personal care must be 1 registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. 2 Ask to see a copy of their registration certificate and read 3 CQC’s latest inspection report on the website www.cqc.org.uk How hard or easy would it be to make a complaint and 1 how are things then put right? 2 1 3 2
How long has the agency been operating? 3
1 If this is a private contract ask for a copy of the agency’s
2 contract terms and read these carefully with someone you
3 trust. Get as much help as you can going over it and ask How many carer workers would the agency assign to care any questions you may have before signing anything. The for you and would you see the same one every day? If not, Citizens Advice Bureau or Age UK could help with this. how does the staff rota operate and what happens if your 1 care worker goes on holiday or is sick, will you be notified 2 in advance that a different care worker will be attending? 3
Carer workers
You should expect your personal preferences, dignity and You will have a care plan drawn up by the agency which privacy to be respected. Discuss this with the agency and the carer workers will work to. Ask how often this plan will ask how the most suitable care workers for your particular be reviewed by the agency. care are chosen. Can you talk to them before deciding? 1 1 2 2 3
3 Care workers must be checked with the Disclosure and Care workers should be fully trained or be in ongoing Barring Service and have a criminal records disclosure – training. Ask the agency about their policies on this. make sure this is the case. 1 1 2 2 3 3
Paying If your care needs do not meet Adult Care Services’ 1 eligibility criteria and have been arranged privately you 2 should check carefully the fee rates charged and exactly 3 what the payment you make covers.
Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 15 care Gateway Homecare "we choose to care"
Gateway Homecare Services Gateway Homecare helps people with day to day tasks that they might struggle with because of their health. The following are some (but not all) of the types of things we can help with:
• Shopping & Cooking • Bathing & Cleaning 0115 860 2258 • Assisting you in the home In order to arrange the Social • Dressing Services Assessment we need • Personal care and hygiene to have some details about you. If you require help with • Support with leisure activities At First Class Care we treat everyone as an individual, and put together a bespoke care • Help with letters/correspondences this we would be happy to package tailored to their needs. We know how important it is to stay within your own meet and to assist you. Just • Remedial Rehabilitation speak to one of our advisors home, and we are here to help you achieve this. First Class Care realise how important • Mentoring/Advocacy on 0115 9783020 and we will it is to receive one-to-one care that is right for you. • Mental Health Support do the rest. Our services include: • Residential Assessments • Short-Term Live In Care • Domestic Care All of our services are carried out by trained friendly professionals, in • Social Care accordance with Social Care Standards. Whether you are a private client • Live In care/Companion Services or state funded we choose to care about making a difference to your life! • Compassionate Palliative Care • Respite Care • Holiday Care Help • Care Packages available from 30 minutes, 24/7, 365 days a year. Email: [email protected] www.gatewayhomecare.co.uk Gateway Homecare is a division of CCA Training Limited
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CCT Community Enablement Team Now You Can Live-in Care Providing support staff for
ILS skills, behavioral support, support with from £675£695 per week Children appointment attendance, specialist child sitting service, respite and play therapy. Adults Superior Elderly, Adult disabled – support in the home, home care support to access community and companionship. provision
Advocacy and counselling services by specialist trained professionals. M 07528 261591 E [email protected] WWW.CHALLENGECT.CO.UK
Supporting Independence The alternative to Care Home admission.
Providing a home support service with a difference. We offer a culturally appropriate and flexible care Live-in Care enables anyone with care needs to service tailored to individual needs. continue living in their own home with a Our diverse team of well trained support workers can assist you with: round-the-clock care worker. 3 Personal Care - Help with washing, bathing, dressing etc. 3 Social Care - Assisting with outdoor activities such as doctor/hospital appointments, shopping etc. 3 Domestic Care - Assist with cleaning, laundry, Ironing etc. 3 Meal & Dietary Care - Food preparation in your own home, assistance with feeding etc. To discuss our full services and your personal requirements call us on: 0800008000 121 121 247 247 | or www.liveincare.info 01258 489 480 0115 9705832 or email [email protected] www.acecare4u.co.uk www.liveincare.info
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Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 17 Do you need a Helping Hand? The Home Care Specialists If you are looking for an alternative to residential care or just extra support for you or a loved one - then we’re here to help - from 30 minutes per week to full-time Live-in Care. Our Nottinghamshire care team has been providing award winning quality home care since 1989. We offer a home care service which enables you or a loved one to remain at home with compassion and dignity. Our local Carers can assist with personal care, companionship, housekeeping or even to provide a break to an existing family member or care-giver. To find out how we can help you, call: 0115 828 1820 or visit: www.helpinghands.co.uk
K&S Home Care Services LTD
K&S Home Care Services Ltd are a friendly and qualified care service in the Nottingham area. We are committed to providing that helping hand when life does not run just quite to plan; being there for you for something as simple as helping you get over an operation, to being your companion and carer on a more sustained basis. Whatever your situation we are here to help you get on with doing what you do best - living your life to the full.
SOME OF OUR SERVICES RADCLIFFE HOME • Personal help and support HELP SERVICES • Light housework CARE IN THE COMMUNITY • Preparing meals • Collection of shopping, Our Services Include: pensions and benefits • Respite Service • Social Visits/Companionship • Specialist care after an • Freshly cooked Dinners • Shopping Services operation or illness • Personal Care • Hospital Recovery support • Rapid response service • Short term 24 hour care • Medication Management • Cleaning & Laundry Services Please contact us for more information Tel: 0115 8800300 Call our office on: 0115 933 54 33 [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.radcliffehomehelpservices.co.uk The Coach House 363 Woodborough Road Nottingham NG3 4JH
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Service OP Older people (65+) D Dementia PD Physical disability LDA Learning disability, autism User Bands MH Mental health SI Sensory impairment YA Younger adults AD People who misuse alcohol or drugs
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Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/supportingadults for help to access care services 19 WHAT ARE THE CARE OPTIONS? HOW WILL I KNOW WHICH TO CHOOSE? WHAT IF I MAKE THE WRONG CHOICE? WHAT IF MUM DOESN’T AGREE? CAN WE AFFORD IT?