Content tagged with: care
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Specialist and Supported Housing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/specialist-and-supported-housingDoncaster wants to ensure its residents live in homes that support good health and wellbeing. Providing the right homes and support is vital in enabling vulnerable people to live independently in the community; ensuring they have choice and control of where and how they live.
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Paying for Care and Support
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/money-mattersA guide to accessing care and support for people who pay for their own care
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Shared Lives Doncaster
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/shared-lives-doncasterShared Lives sees trained carers allow people with various disabilities, mental health issues and/or dementia to move in to their home and become part of their family life.
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Care homes for older people
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/care-homes-for-older-peopleA care home provides support, care and accommodation for elderly people unable to live independently.
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Council Tax discounts and exemptions
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/council-tax-discounts-and-exemptionsCouncil Tax assumes two adults (aged 18 and over) are living in your property but in some circumstances you may be entitled to a reduction of the amount you are required to pay. Details about and how to apply for the the discounts and exemptions available from your Council Tax can be found below.
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Adult Social Care Workforce Development
www.doncaster.gov.uk/adult-social-care/adult-social-care-workforceHow can we develop our workforce?
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E-Learning
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/e-learningBy providing ‘just in time’ information, eLearning provides an efficient and effective learning experience. ELearning can be accessed as and when necessary and training can be broken up into bite sized sessions to fit in with work schedules and other priorities.
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Day Opportunities in Doncaster
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/day-centresSMILE (Supportive Multi-Ability Inter-Generational Life Experiences) provides day activities and projects for older people, adults with learning disabilities, autism and individuals who require specialist support.
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Adult Social Care Training and Qualifications
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/training-and-qualificationsThe importance of good quality, effective learning and development cannot be underestimated by providers wanting to deliver excellent outcomes for service users.
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Advocacy
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/advocacyAdvocacy is a way of protecting and asserting our rights. If someone speaks on your behalf, they are commonly known as an advocate.