Help at Home
Ideas to help you maintain your independence
As you get older, or if you have a disability, it can be more of a challenge to look after yourself, your family or your home. There are many ways you can make life easier.Useful advice
Would a guided assessment be useful?
If you have a disability or as you get older, it can be more of a challenge to look after yourself, your family or your home. There are many ways More…
Do you have a relative or friend who is struggling to manage at home?
If you have a disability or as you get older it can be more of a challenge to look after yourself or your family or your home. There are many More…
Help to choose mobility equipment
Buying the wrong type of equipment can result in a costly mistake. A quick and easy on-line assessment can help you make wise choices. AskSARA, provided by the Disabled Living More…
GUIDE Information Service
The GUiDE Information Service has merged with Gloucestershire LINK to form the new Healthwatch Gloucestershire organisation. The four thousand plus up to date and pro-actively monitored records on the GUiDE More…
What are Community Meals (meals on wheels)?
Community Meals, which used to be called meals on wheels, are delivered to people who are living in their own homes. Meals are available 7 days per week. Special dietary needs More…
Home care agencies - what to look for
Home care agencies can provide a care worker - people who can assist you with everyday activities, such as getting out of bed, getting dressed or going to the shops. The More…
Can I get help paying for care at home?
Paying for care in your own home If you or your family feel that you need extra support to stay independent at home, you may be eligible for support from More…
Thinking about repairs and maintenance to your home?
If you're getting building work or home improvements done, it can be hard to know if the company or contractor is being reasonable in their charges and services. Follow the guide More…
How can an Occupational Therapist help me?
Occupational therapy is the assessment and treatment of physical and psychiatric conditions using specific, purposeful activity to prevent disability and promote independent function in all aspects of daily life.What Social More…
Are you a Carer?
A Carer is any person who provides unpaid help regularly to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who is frail, has physical or mental health illness, disability or issues More…
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