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When choosing
a care home or nursing home, it is often an emotional time
for many parties, and individuals have different reasons for
favouring particular premises. In family circles, these elements
may clash and cause problems in the decision making process.
A local
care home or nursing home might seem to be the right solution
because of accessibility and easier visiting, but does that
particular care home offer the right type of care? It is worth
investigating what other options there are available in terms
of residential care, Sheltered Housing for example; within
this realm there are close care and extra care, more about
the differences later.
You may
come across the term 'residential homes' and 'nursing homes',
today residential homes are often called 'care homes' and
nursing homes are often called 'care homes with nursing'.
A 'Dual Registered home' are the two combined.
We will
look further into all types of care home within this UK Guide
To Care Homes.
Who
inspects these care homes?
The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is required
by law to inspect all social care services in England and
make sure they meet certain standards. CSCI is joining campaigners
and service providers to share good practice in the fight
to stop older people being abused.
The CSCI
was created by the Health and Social Care (Community Health
and Standards) Act 2003 and became fully operational on 1
April 2004. It is the single, independent inspectorate for
social care in England and incorporates the role formerly
carried out by the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI), the
SSI/Audit Commission Joint Review Team and the National Care
Standards Commission (NCSC).
How is The Commission for Social
Care Inspection funded?
The CSCI is grant funded from the Department of Health and
generates revenue by charging regulatory fees.
Paying
for care
Essentially someone has to pay for elderly people living in
care homes. You or your family may qualify for State Funding
or have access to other sources of financial assistance; we
will cover these areas too.
Is
There Free Nursing Care?
This area is a potential minefield, rules differ in England,
Scotland Ireland and Wales. Here we try to explain The Royal
Commission on Long-Term Care and what the Government provides.
What
Part Do Social Services Play?
Social Service Departments are connected to all Local Authorities
throughout the UK. They are tasked with assessing individuals
for community care services and facilities such as care, respite,
devices, equipment and accessories, also services such as
meals-on-wheels.
What
Counselling Services are there available?
You are not expected to face the challenges of finding care
for an elderly relative and there are resources available
to you, here is a list of counselling services.
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