The
Right Choice -
Choosing a Care Home in Trafford
Making the decision to give up
your home and move into a care home is very difficult. What is important is that
it is a positive experience and seen as a way forward and another chapter in
someone’s life.
Not all care homes are the same.
Each one has its own range of fees, facilities and services on offer to you.
Spending some time to consider your options will help you to choose the right
one for you.
How can Age Concern
Trafford Help You?
Age Concern Trafford can offer an
independent support and information service to older people or their relatives /
carers who require assistance in finding a suitable care home place via our
Support Broker Service. Our service is independent, impartial, confidential and
free.
We can provide the
following support and information:
· A
free useful information pack
· Written
information on local care homes.
We hold information on the
services, facilities
and fees at all care homes in Trafford.
· Individual
support and guidance with the decision making process.
We will explain the choices you have and help you
to make your own decisions.
· Access
to current inspection reports.
The
Care Quality Commission inspects all care homes on a
regular basis. This is to make sure standards are being met. Age Concern
Trafford has copies of the
reports on each home in the Borough of Trafford for you to view.
· We
can explain the financial implications of moving into a care home
and point you in the right direction to find
out if you are claiming all the benefits you will be entitled to.
· A
full range of in-depth fact sheets
for you to take home with you
which deal with specific issues which may
affect you when moving into care.
· Accompanied
visits to local homes
if appropriate
· Co-ordination
of suitable transport for
visits to local homes, if needed
· Provide
you with a list of current vacancies
available in the Trafford area.
Where is the “The Right Choice Project”
based and how can I access information or Support?
You can visit
the service during office hours 10.00am until 1.00pm weekdays at Age Concern
Trafford, 20a Station Road, Urmston,
Manchester, where you are able to pick up a free information pack, fact sheets
and view the current inspection reports.
Alternatively, if you need further information about the service or would like
individual support or guidance you can contact John Drake our Care Support
Broker on 0161 746 3946 or via email to “therightchoice@ageconcerntrafford.org.uk”
Other Sources
of Information
Age Concern England: Fact and
Information Sheets:
www.ageconcern.org.uk
The
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)
is responsible
for the registration and inspection of all care homes in the UK. To find out
more about what they do, you can call the CSCI national helpline number on 0845
015 0120 or 0191 233 3323. You can also view the latest inspection reports of
the care homes
at their website.
http://www.csci.org.uk/
What if I have
never had any involvement with Trafford Social services?
If you have
never had any involvement with Social Services in Trafford and feel you may need
some help you need to have an assessment carried out by a Social Worker, your
first step is to contact
Initial Assessment Team
1st Floor
Waterside House
Sale Waterside
M33 7ZF
Email:
iat@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 5199
Fax: 0161 912 5127
Textphone: 0161 912 5129
The
Initial Assessment Team will discuss with you your wishes and those of any
family and friends who care for you.
Remember you can
contact John Drake and the Right Choice Team at
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Age Concern
Trafford is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under
No. 5384301.
Registered office: 20a Station Road, Urmston, Manchester M41 9JN. Registered
Charity No. 1109047
Tel: 0161 746 3940
Fax: 0161 746 8200
E-mail:
admin@ageconcerntrafford.org.uk
Page last updated:
07 October 2009