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Mental health Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBBuckinghamshire Safe Haven - Bucks Safe Haven offers support to adults in Buckinghamshire who are experiencing a mental health crisis. They can help with listening support, signposting and safety planning. Bucks Safe Haven operates from 6pm to midnight and is located in Aylesbury (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and High …

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Dementia Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBSupport for carers. If you care for someone with dementia, there is also support available to you. Our carers section gives you information about that support and tells you how you can have an assessment so we can identify the help you need. Carers Bucks can also provide support and guidance to carers in Buckinghamshire. Call: 0300 777 2722.

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Socialising Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBSocialising. It is important to stay connected with others. A lack of social interaction can lead to isolation, loneliness and a reduced quality of life. Meanwhile, positive relationships can help you to improve your self-esteem and give you a greater sense of self-worth and a feeling of belonging. Sometimes, it can be hard to stay connected

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Sensory disabilities Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBA sensory disability (or sensory impairment) is one which affects one or more of the senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste or spatial awareness. A person does not need to have full loss of a sense to have a sensory impairment, and some minor impairments are very common. For example, many people need to wear glasses to help them see.

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Learning disabilities Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBHow to get help for your learning disability. The first step is to ask for an assessment. You can contact us yourself (known as self-referral) or someone else can do this on your behalf. Make a referral for yourself or someone else. You will also need a diagnosis of your learning disability. For more information on this, see the Mencap website.

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Physical disabilities Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBThe term 'physical disability' covers a vast range of conditions, varying from moderate to more severe impairments. A physical disability can be: present at birth. acquired at any point in your life due to an illness, medical condition or injury. Physical disabilities can impact a person’s mobility, dexterity or stamina.

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Autism Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBA hospital passport provides important information about individuals with a learning disability and/or autism. This can include any medical conditions, medication, personal details, communication information and care and support requirements. Information about how to get a diagnosis of autism and organisations that can offer advice and guidance.

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Why is equality and diversity important

WEBEquality and diversity are essential components of health and social care. Good equality and diversity practices make sure that the services provided to people are fair and accessible to everyone. They ensure that people are treated as equals, that people get the dignity and respect they deserve and that their differences are celebrated.

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NHS continuing healthcare Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBif your health deteriorates significantly and any current care seems inadequate. if you have a rapidly deteriorating condition and may be approaching the end of your life. Your GP, social worker, or staff coordinating your care should talk with you about NHS continuing healthcare. If they don’t, you can ask them for an assessment.

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Paying for care Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBDeferred payment agreements for long-term care A deferred payment agreement can be used if you need to move into a care home but don't want to sell your home during your lifetime to pay for your care

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Residential or Nursing Care Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBYou may have to pay the full price for your care services if: You have more than £23,250 in savings or other assets. This is the official limit set by the Department of Health and Social Care for 2023/24. You are assessed as a self-funder as you earn more than what your care costs. You choose not to cooperate with the Council's check on your

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What is Better Lives

WEByoung people moving from children’s services will be better prepared for adulthood. more people will have control over their support through Direct Payments. Contact Better Lives. For more information, you can contact [email protected]. A strategy for the future of adult social care in Buckinghamshire.

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Residential care Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBResidential care. Residential care homes provide: help with personal care (washing and dressing) emotional support. help so that you can live as independently as possible. This level of care cannot be provided in your own home. There are also specialist residential homes for people needing more support, for example those with a dementia-type

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Power of attorney Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBThe Court of Protection is a court that makes sure that attorneys and deputies do not break the law. It also helps to. make sure that people are protected from abuse by an attorney or a deputy.

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Caring for someone Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBAll our services are free to carers. All carers contacting Carers Bucks can speak to an experienced support worker in confidence, either over the telephone or by visiting the offices (please call first to make an appointment). Call: 0300 777 2722 (calls charged at local rate) Email: [email protected].

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What is financial abuse Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBWhat is financial abuse. Financial abuse is detailed within Section 42 (3) of the Care Act 2014. Financial abuse is when someone takes, pressures or misuses your money or property. Financial abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, income, or background. This abuse can have a serious impact on wellbeing, physical and mental …

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What are Direct Payments

WEBHow to get a Direct Payment. You should be offered direct payments as an option after your needs assessment. You can also ask the First Response team: Email: [email protected]. Call: 01296 383204.

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Types and signs of abuse Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBSexual abuse. This includes rape, sexual assault, indecent exposure, inappropriate looking or touching, sexual teasing or innuendo. It may also include witnessing sexual acts, or sexual acts to which the adult has not consented. Signs of sexual abuse.

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Financial Assessments Care Advice Buckinghamshire

WEBOnline Financial assessment. If you receive care at home, in the community or in a residential home that is funded by Buckinghamshire Council, you will be asked about your individual circumstances. This is to work out how much you might need to pay towards the cost of your care. The Online Contribution Calculator enables you do this for

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