Personal Care Policy In King
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Section 9 of the Care Act 2014 informs that local authorities must: carry out an assessment of anyone who appears to have needs for care and support, regardless of whether those needs are likely to be eligible.
Section 2 requires local authorities to ensure the provision of preventative services - that is services which help prevent, delay or reduce the development of care and support needs (including carers' support needs).
A local authority must provide information and advice about care and support for adults, and support for carers. This must be accessible to, and proportionate to the needs of, its audience. It must include information on how to raise concerns about the safety or wellbeing of an adult needing care and support.
Social care is a term that generally describes all forms of personal care and other practical assistance for children, young people and adults who need extra support.
Social services are a department in your local council and their job is to ensure young people are safe, looked after and aren't suffering from abuse and neglect. They do this by providing services for children and families who need support.
Case Work is a process used by human welfare agencies to help the individuals to cope more effectively with their problem in Social Functioning.
Social care support includes: Personal care. Nursing homes. Supported accommodation e.g., extra care housing. Support to manage daily living tasks such as housework, errands, finances etc. Occupational therapy, focused on maintaining and improving independence. Support to engage in social / community activities.
Listen to someone's wishes throughout. Prepare and arrange tasks in a similar order to provide routine, familiarity and comfort. Create a happy, safe environment when dealing with personal tasks. Maintain levels of independence where possible - don't just do everything for someone just because it seems easier or ...
