The Care Quality Commission (CQC) reviews and inspects health and social care services.
You can view the inspection reports for Nationwide Care Services and Universal Care Services who provide our HDS and ERS. They have overall ratings of Good.
Reablement is a short-term service that is intended to support people to do things for themselves, regain skills, and be independent.
Reablement can support you with:
- moving around and safely using your home
- personal care such as getting washed and dressed
- preparing meals and drinks
- going out locally and shopping
- maintaining contact with family, friends and local groups and services
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) provides a useful guide for carers and families that explains what reablement is and includes a number of short videos about reablement.
How does reablement work?
Reablement uses a “doing with” rather than a “doing for” approach. We will agree realistic goals that are important to you and establish how to achieve these.
Reablement is different to home care. Some of the ways we may help you to achieve your goals include:
- showing you different ways of doing a task or doing it with you as you regain confidence and become more able
- providing you with equipment to help with daily life
- showing you techniques to conserve your energy and improve your stamina
When might reablement be suitable?
Reablement may be suitable if you:
- live with a disability, can learn new skills and want to remain independent
- are recovering from illness or injury
- have recently been discharged from hospital
What reablement services are available?
Our reablement services are available seven days a week and are free of charge to people who:
- are aged 18 or over
- live in Solihull
- we have identified as suitable for reablement
Our services can last between one and six weeks depending on the progress you make towards achieving your agreed goals.
To find out more about our services, you can contact us by:
- phone: 0121 704 8007
- email: ccadults@aolihull.gov.uk
Help to stay independent at home
Our Early Response Service (ERS) is provided by Universal Care Services and our reablement team to help people to maintain their independence at home.
Being discharged from hospital
If you, or a family member, are being discharged from hospital, the hospital staff will discuss your needs and discharge arrangements with you and your family, if you would like them to be involved.
We call this our Home Discharge Service (HDS).
Our care after a hospital stay page provides further information.
Check the quality of our reablement services
What to expect
Once HDS or ERS has started, someone from the hospital or reablement teams will contact you to understand your goals and agree a plan. They will discuss:
- what it is important to you to achieve
- what you need help with to achieve your goals
- what you would like to happen during and after reablement
This will help shape your reablement plan and provide guidance to the support workers for their approach.
What happens after reablement
Following reablement many people will be able to live their lives without any further ongoing care and support services.
If you need long-term support following reablement, a discussion will take place between you and the hospital or reablement teams to decide what happens next. This may include completing an adult social care assessment and financial assessment.
What happens if reablement is not right for me?
If reablement is not right for you, we will:
- provide you with information and advice on what other services or support may be available
- discuss other services that you may have to pay for
- help you explore alternative ways to find funding for services or support
You will always have an opportunity to give feedback about your assessment. If you disagree with the outcome, you can ask for this to be reviewed.