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Tag Archives: Care Homes
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Summary
By the end of this module you should : Know where to get benefits advice Know about proposed changes to the benefits system Know about tax issues for carers including VAT, council tax and pension credits Know about the Carer … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Money and benefits
Tagged: Benefits | Care Homes | Carer needs assessment | Council Tax | Tax
Tagged: Benefits | Care Homes | Carer needs assessment | Council Tax | Tax
Summary
By the end of this topic you should: Know how to get help dealing with a long term condition Know how to access to government publications about long term conditions Know how to choose a care home, including what to look … Continue reading
Care homes – Useful contacts and web links
Useful contacts and web links Care information Scotland The Care Directory Helpline 0800 137 669 First stop care advice Guide to care home fees: third party top up fees in Scotland [.pdf] Care home fees: paying them in Scotland [.pdf] … Continue reading
What the person may need
Personal effects -Are they allowed to bring some furniture, pictures, own television or computer? Can you bring small items to make the room more homely?Is there a lockable drawer or cupboard in the persons room for valuables? Can they have … Continue reading
What the care home offers
The following are points to consider when choosing the right place for the person you care for. Accommodation Look at all the areas; Bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, quiet rooms and outdoor spaces Is the access around the building wheelchair friendly? … Continue reading
Alternatives to going home
Moving on policy If the person needs a care home placement on discharge from hospital they will usually be asked to identify at least three possible alternative care homes. The person can put these choices in order of preference but if their … Continue reading
Found in Topic: The hospital team
Tagged: Care Homes | Moving on policy | NHS continuing care | Palliative or end of life care
Tagged: Care Homes | Moving on policy | NHS continuing care | Palliative or end of life care