Home Care Services
Some examples of the home care services that a home carer can provide you if you are having difficulty being independent at home are:
Home care services are usually provided by Housing 21 on behalf of Westminster Council. They provide care between 7am and 9pm each day. We also work with other agencies to provide carers if necessary -including agencies that have carers who speak specific languages
We have recently awarded self directed support and home care contracts to some recommended organisations-click on the link for details
A service which offers specially trained home carers to work with people living at home with dementia is available through Housing 21.
There is also a specialist service for one off intensive cleaning in some circumstances, should this be agreed on assessment.
How do I get home care?
You will need to have an assessment of your needs. This assessment is free of charge.
More information about assessments
Do I have to pay?
You will be assessed to pay for the home care service, and the amount you pay will be based on your income and savings after all relevant factors have been taken into account.
More information about paying for care
I would prefer to arrange my own care
If you are entitled to receive care, you may prefer to receive direct payments to pay for your own care rather than use the care provided by social services.
More information about Direct Payments
Alternatively, you can contact care agencies directly yourself.
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