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Primary care strategy

NHS has developed a new primary care strategy for 2012/17, and we want to know your views.

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Home Help to live independently

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Community Care Advice Centre.

Most of us want to live independently and remain active as possible, but many people need some help and support.

I Occupational therapy f you want to stay at home but are finding it difficult, we can provide a range of services to support your independence.

Alternatively, you can arrange these services for yourself through our self directed support scheme.

How do I get help?

To find out if you can receive any of these services, we need to carry out an assessment of what your needs are and the needs of any family members (carers) who provide care for you.

The services we provide are only available to people who are assessed as needing a service. For an assessment, contact the Community Care Advice Centre.

Services we offer

Services	Description
Community meal	Hot or frozen two-course meals delivered to your home
Short breaks (respite)	A break for your carer and yourself
Equipment and adaptations	Help to overcome difficulties with your everyday living tasks such as getting out of bed
Telecare	Equipment that is linked to a control centre such as community alarm service and falls detector
Lifeline	Pendent that allows you to get help quickly in an emergency at home
Concessionary travel	Travel schemes to help you get around more easily
Supporting People service	Help to live in your home by providing housing-related support
Extra care sheltered housing	Enables you to live independently with 24 hour care and support
Healthy lifestyles programme	A programme of weekly leisure activities
Self directed support	Where you and your carer can to buy your own care such as home care

Do I have to pay?

The cost of the service will depend on your personal circumstance and this will be discussed with you once a financial assessment has been carried out.The financial assessment will look at your income and savings and the type of service you need.

We need to ask for financial information so that your contribution is at an amount you can afford to pay.

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Useful websites

Adult Information Directory (AID) - information on services in Redbridge for adults living and working in the borough
National Centre for Independent Living – organisation providing information on independent living, direct payments and individual budgets for disabled people.