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Care & Nursing Homes in Avon & Somerset
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.
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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