Arranging for a social worker to visit your parents at home can be more difficult than you might expect. You may also be wondering what you can do to ensure your parents get the additional support and care that they might need. The first essential step is to contact social services and figure out what level of care they are eligible for. Below we will provide you with a few key steps that you can follow when you are trying to get social work to visit your parents at home. This will help you put together an appropriate care plan for them and gain access to the right funding and support.

Apply For A Needs Assessment

Firstly, the best thing to do is contact your local council’s social services department and ask for a needs assessment so that you can figure out whether your parents might be eligible for funding. Your mum or dad will be placed on a waiting list for a Care Act assessment, where a social worker will visit them at home to discuss all of their needs and whether they are eligible for support or not. In some cases it can take a long time for a visit to be arranged, so if your parents are going to pay for their own care it may be better to pay for a private needs assessment instead. This is a service we at Socia Partners happily able to provide. We can arrange for a qualified, experienced social worker to visit you at home so you can bypass a long wait list.

Consider Different Types Of Services

If your parents are eligible for support, there are different types of social care services that you may want to consider with them. For example, you may want to get a live-in carer, who can assist your parents with everyday tasks, such as washing or dressing. This will provide them with more choice and control over their health and care. In this case, you might need to make a few home adaptations to make things more manageable for your parents. Alternatively, you may consider care in a residential setting, such as care homes or specialist housing, which allows individuals to live independently while providing them with support and care on-site.

Put Together A Care Plan

If your parents are found to have care needs, they will need to have a clear care and support plan. It’s important to get involved in this process so that you can help them navigate the complex Adult Social Care system. Take a look at our glossary for an overview of the most common terms and abbreviations associated with care assessments, so you can feel more confident. Also, check out our FAQs, if you have any unanswered questions. As a result, you will have the knowledge and tools you need to raise any concerns on time and make sure your parents receive a care and support plan tailored to their needs.

Ask For Help When Needed

Ensuring your parents receive the right support and treatment can be challenging and you might find that you have to wait a long time until you can proceed to the next stage. Therefore, you will need to have access to easily accessible and quality services, which will help you take care of various aspects, such as care reviews and social care assessments. At Socia Partners, you can find accurate information and advice regarding the adult social care system. This will empower you with the knowledge to understand what is happening at every step.

Contact us today for more guidance on how to support your loved ones and gain access to social care and CHC funding.