Who can get it?
Help with day to day living is available for people over the age
of 18 with a learning or physical disability, or with sight or
hearing loss.
In order to work out just how much help is needed to make life
easier for you, we do need to carry out an assessment.
What is an assessment?
After the assessment we will identify and agree your needs with
you and discuss the help and support available to meet them,
according to the seriousness of your situation.
If you don't qualify for a care package from Adult Social Care
you could arrange for a care worker from a private home
care agency to help you. If you do this remember to take care to
choose one that is registered and inspected by the Care
Quality Commission (CQC).
You can view a list of care agencies in Blackburn with Darwen
that are registered with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council: List of registered care agencies
Or the 'NHS Choices' website can help you find a care worker,
and you can also check the care agency's Care Quality Commission
report on the website too. Visit the NHS Choices
website.
Or you could employ your own personal assistant. The Self Directed Support Team can help you
with this.
Alternatively, if you qualify for a care package from adult
social care, you could also arrange your own support using 'self directed support'.
How much does it cost?
There will be some cost but the actual amount you pay will
depend on what services you receive. A financial assessment will be
undertaken by the fairer charging team to determine the
charge. A limited number of services are available free of
charge through grants from the government to support independent
living.
Can I get help with the cost?
It is possible. We will help you fill out a financial assessment
form to see if you qualify for financial help. To get a rough idea
of costs you can carry out a quick, confidential financial self
assessment, online.
How much will I pay for services?
Do you want more choice and control?
We may provide or arrange services for you but if you want more
choice and control over your own life then you might be interested
in Self Directed Support. This means that you have a Personal
Budget, or Direct Payment, from us and use it to arrange
your own support.
Self Directed Support and Personal
Budgets
How to get in touch
The Adult Social Care Customer Liaison Team is the first point
of contact for all referrals and general enquiries. You can contact
them from 8.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday on (01254)
587547.
When you contact us we'll discuss your situation over the phone,
check that we've got all our facts straight and then follow this up
with a visit to your home to talk about your personal situation and
to discuss what help is available.
Useful contacts
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Address: Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PA
Phone: 03000 616161
Fax: 03000 616171
Web: www.cqc.org.uk
Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk