Care at home
Find out about what services are available to help people live independently in their own home, how needs will be assessed and any costs associated with this. Caring for a partner or family member is an increasingly demanding job that is usually unpaid. If you are one of the many people who find themselves having to juggle caring with work, receiving little financial support or time off, read on to find out how help could be at hand.
Residential care
Information on residential care homes and services provided as well as how funding for this will be determined.
Carers
Caring for a partner or family member is an incredibly demanding job - find information to help.
Interested in volunteering?
There are currently volunteering opportunities for a variety of activities available at Corner Lodge and The Corner House, Clacton on Sea. Contact Melody on 01255 220228 or Tracy on 01255 432415
Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission registers, inspects and reports on social care services in England.
Look at the website to find information on:
> Care homes
> Domiciliary care (home care) - agencies providing help for people in their own homes with things like preparing meals, bathing and dressing
> Nurses agencies - provides nurses to visit people at home when they need specialist or medical care, usually after leaving hospital
> Adult placement schemes - locally run schemes that place adults with care or support needs with an adult placement carer
> Quality ratings are also provided, so the user/carer has an informed choice
Essex County Council has a range of specialist services for people with:
Learning disabilities
Physical impairments
Sensory impairments
Find out about services to promote independent living, work, health, education and getting involved in the community.
Action for Family Carers
This website provides carers with a wealth of relevant information in the help directory, as well as information and contact details for all our local carers centres around the UK. They also have the largest community of online carers on the internet, where carers can exchange news, views, feelings and advice via our discussion boards and chat room.
Caring With Confidence
A free programme that can help you to make a positive difference to your life and the person you care for, which can improve your own health and wellbeing and that for the person they care for. Why not visit a free local group session or an online workshop where information can be found on the website.
Community care legislation, guidance and case law
This information sheet from Help the Aged lists the main sources of community care law and guidance. These relate to the rules and procedures for community care services and funding.
Counsel and Care
A national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers. They provide advice, information and financial support and act to influence policies, services and funding for older people.
Direct Gov website
Information on caring for someone including carer's assessments and rights.
Essex Respite Association
A locally funded community organisation offering support and information to carers of people with mental health problems. The Respite service is flexible, providing a few hours relief from the caring role. The frequency of support worker visits is dependent on your needs and the needs of the person you care for.
First Stop
This service offers advice on care, housing and financial options for older people and their carers.
Local authority assessment for community care services
In most cases the local authority has a duty to assess an older person's needs. This Age Concern factsheet explains the assessment process through to provision of required help.
Self directed support
A guide from Essex County Council
