Assistance, support, getting out and about, whatever help you may require to continue your independent life. When looking to take on your own carer privately, here are a few things you may want to consider.
- Difficulties you have with day to day activities.
- Who helps at the moment.
- What would you like to achieve.
- Everyday skills you would like to regain.
- What do you think would support you most.
- What help do you think is required to be more independent.
- Help you need to stay safe and independent.
- Help you need with daily tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting.
- Other support you need in your daily life.
- Whether you get out and about.
- When you can get out and about.
- When you most need support.
- What support would help your carers.
- What do you need to be more in control of your life.
- Other goals you have.
- Difficulties you have with day to day activities.
- Who helps at the moment.
- What would you like to achieve.
- Everyday skills you would like to regain.
- What do you think would support you most.
- Cultural, religious and spiritual needs.
- Communication needs.
- Responsibility for dependents.
A FEW EXTRA IDEAS TO CONSIDER
The following are just a few ideas to take into account when looking at the kind of help you require. Don’t forget shopping, cooking, cleaning, doctor/hospital appointments. It may seem quite daunting, but by having a clear understanding of the help you require from the beginning makes for a strong foundation for the future.
Other information you will need to gather:
Can be applied for from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/arranging-checks-as-an-employer
For information regarding taxes etc…https://www.gov.uk/search?q=hmrc
- For a full insight to requirements and care standards please visit their website.
- http://www.cqc.org.uk/
REMEMBER
Remember, as time goes on, your needs may increase or decrease. This is an aspect of your care which can be reviewed periodically in order to keep it consistent.
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