Reablement &
Care at Home

Just a few of the things the Reablement Team can support to maintain independence with are;

• Getting in and out of bed
• Undertaking personal care
• Being safely able to prepare and cook food
• Taking medication
• Signposting to other services if required

The Reablement Team are all compassionate and caring, which allows for emotional and wellbeing support as part of the service.

Community Support forms part of the Reablement Service and concentrates on supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities to maintain independent living. Referral to the service is made through the BCP Council Social Work Teams.

The team provides support to people living in supported accommodation and also provides support to some individuals living in their own homes or with families. The aim of the service is to provide housing related support to maintain tenancies. The team works closely with housing associations and with the council social work teams.

Just a few of the things the Community Support Service can help to maintain independence with are;

• Paying bills and banking queries.
• Sending emails and writing letters (with you)
• Shopping
• Household tasks
• Laundry

Community Support staff will work with individuals to create person centred goal plans, working with other professionals where required, such as GPs, community nurses, rehabilitation teams, occupational and physiotherapists, to provide maximum opportunities for independent living. The service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the team receive a comprehensive suite of training courses to enable them to support people with a wide range of needs.