What does it do?Our Home Care Service aims to support people in their own homes. We provide services seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, between 6.00am and 11.00pm. The Home Care Service aims to: - provide high quality and practical assistance to enable people to carry on living in their own homes for as long as possible.
- provide services which meet individually assessed needs.
- enhance self-help and independence.
- support carers, allowing them time for themselves.
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Who it is for: Most people find there are times when they need help from someone. Illness, disability or frailty are just a few examples of the circumstances which can make it difficult for a person to cope with daily life. | Where it is available: Local service covering: Chester-le-Street, Derwentside, Easington, Sedgefield, Teesdale, Wear Valley (Durham). | What it costs: There is a scale of charges for home care services, with a maximum and minimum charge. A financial assessment will be carried out to work out how much you will have to pay. | How to access or apply for it: Contact Social Care Direct on: email: scd@durham.gov.ukTel: 0845 850 5010 Fax: 0191 383 5752 Minicom: 0142 988 4124 | Classification(s): Care, Independent living, Relief care, Support for carers, Health & wellbeing, Health & wellbeing, Personal care at home (registered) | Info last updated: 08/02/2012. |
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