This information is intended for
- adults between the ages of 18 and 65 who have a physical/mobility impairment of some kind
- adults with a physical/mobility impairment who are also parents
to inform them about Social and Housing Services, how we work and what they can expect from us.
We work with people to help them continue to live as independently as possible and to help them continue to live in their own homes wherever possible. We have a policy about support for disabled parents which covers all forms of disability, not only physical. Among the services we may be able to arrange or provide:
- Social work services
- Someone to help you look after yourself at home
- Meals delivered to your home
- Day services for older people and people of working age
- Support for carers, including respite - short breaks from doing the caring - or sitting services
- Help if you are leaving hospital or have had a serious illness
- Advice, equipment and adaptations to help you continue living at home
- Residential care or supported living schemes
- A ‘drop-in’ service for the Deaf Community at Lewis House in Bath
- Information and advice about other services
Social Care Services are now delivered as Personal Budgets. This means that service users have more choice and control over their support. They can choose their services to be arranged by the Local Authority or they can arrange their own support using a Personal Budgets Direct Payment. This may involve making arrangements with an agency or employing your own staff.
To receive a service, you first need to have an assessment and be assessed against our eligibility criteria.
To organise an assessment contact the Access Team:
| Community and Health Access Team |
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Telephone: 01225 396000 |
We are open:
Monday - Friday - 8.00 am - 6.00 p.m. |
Listed below are a number of easily downloadable information sheets containing related information.
The links below will take you to pages you may find useful for information about people with a physical disability:
West of England Centre for Integrated Living (WECIL) Ltd
The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2QQ
Tel: 0117 903 8900 (Voice and minicom) Fax: 0117 983 6765
e-mail: reception@wecil.co.uk
www.wecil.co.uk
Supporting Disabled In Need
A small charity offering an opportunity to disabled people (with permanent disabilities or illness) and their families/carers the chance of a holiday for a well-deserved break. Tel: 01225 830288. 1 Salisbury Road, Bath BA1 6QX
Walks with Wheelchairs
The only UK web-site totally dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for wheelchair users throughout the UK. The walks on our database have been tried and tested by wheelchair users, or those knowledgeable about routes in the great outdoors.
Other web sites:
Well Aware - your guide to health, wellbeing and community services
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