Who gets a care package?
People over the age of 18, who live in Blackburn with Darwen and
who need practical help due to sight or hearing loss, physical
or learning disabilities, frailty or illness. Help is also
available to people recovering from a hospital stay and needing
temporary help to maintain their independence and quality of life.
However, 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 to employ a care worker
privately through a private home care agency. The link below
will take you to a list of care agencies in Blackburn with
Darwen. The agencies can help you with things
like bathing, washing, dressing, or preparing food, but
remember to take care to choose one that is registered and
inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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.
Care Network can also help you to find services to help you live
independently. You can find out more about Care Network here
How much does it cost?
There may be some cost but the actual amount you pay will
depend on what services you receive.
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 discuss whether a placement is
the best way to meet your needs.
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