Care at Home
Here are some examples of the types of support which may be available through our Care at Home service. Support is normally carried out by a Home Care Assistant who may:
- work alongside carers to help support you at home
- help you to keep warm and safe at home
- assist you to wash and dress
- prepare breakfast, drinks and snacks
- assist you to get up in the morning and go to bed at night
- assist with financial matters e.g. banking, paying bills, collection of pensions and prescriptions
- light a fire if no alternative source of heating/water heating exists.
We also offer the following services which may assist you at home:
- Meals at Home - a service delivering pre-cooked frozen meals to you in your home. This service is for people with community care needs who are unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves.
- Home Shopping Service - for people who need help with food and grocery shopping.
- Laundry Service - for people who are unable to wash or iron clothes for themselves.
- Night Support Service - assistance from 10:00pm-7:30am for people who may otherwise be admitted to hospital, residential or nursing home care.
How do I get a service?
Before receiving a service, a Social Work or Health employee will meet with you to look at your situation and talk about the kind of help you think you need. Priority is given to people in greatest need, at most risk, and who have the least help from families and friends. For more information, please read our pages on how to get a service. If you would like to speak to someone, please contact your local Social Work office.
You may also be interested in our other Community Care Services.
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