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Developing independence in our service users is fundamental to what we do. We provide structured support to help our service users develop skills that are useful in everyday life. The exact skills we focus on depends on the needs of the individual but may include cooking, shopping, washing, self care, managing finances and road awareness.
We work alongside family and placement authorities to develop specific targeted outcomes that will be incorporated into the care plans. In this way we are continually helping enable service users to reach their full potential for independence. This may mean that after some time the service user is able to move into other less intensive forms of accommodation. We aim to be a stepping stone to greater independence whenever possible. However when this is not possible we will continue to provide a home for the service user if needed.
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Social workers 'should be involved in health commissioning'
Social workers and other care professionals should be involved in local commissioning decisions and not just GPs, according to experts tasked with revamping the government's health reforms.
Tues 14 June 2011
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The cuts carers are facing will bring greater costs in the long term
This week is Carers Week, a week where national charities and local groups are recognising the contribution made by the 6.4 million people in the UK who care, unpaid, for ill, frail or disabled friends or family. However, more than most, carers are facing increasingly difficult times.
Tues 14 June 2011
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Care Quality Commission launches consultation on excellence in social care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today announces the start of a consultation on a new excellence award for adult social care services in England.
Mon 9 May 2011
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