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How to choose who you get care and support from
Find out about what support is on offer in Dorset, and how to get care that is right for you.
Think about the type of help you need
Think about the different types of care and support available
You may like to make a list of the things you need support with, how often and what time of day.
If you need a small amount of help in your own home. Homecare could be something to consider. Or alternatively you may wish to employ a personal assistant.
If you would like to think about opportunities to get out and meet with others day services could be for you.
If you need more than a small amount of help at home live-in care could be for you. Or alternatively you may like to think about moving into housing with care.
Where to find the care you are looking for
If you know the type of care you need, find out what is available in Dorset.
To find the care you are looking for you could consider:
- a personal assistant in Dorset
- day services in Dorset
- homecare in Dorset
- live-in care in Dorset
- housing with care in Dorset
- a care home in Dorset
If you would like some help finding and arranging care, you could try Age UK Finding and arranging social care.
Prepare for conversations with care providers
Make a shortlist of the companies you have found and get some ideas on questions to ask.
- if you are looking for a personal assistant (Disability Horizons)
- if you are looking for home care (Care Choices)
- if you are looking for housing with care (Age UK)
- if you are looking for a care home (Care Choices)
You may wish to view the most recent inspection report from the Care Quality Commission.
Preparing to meet the carer or visit the care home
If you can, meet the carers or visit the care home. You may like to take someone with you such as your family, a friend or a carer.
Preparing a list of things you would like to ask and make a note of responses and your initial thoughts and impressions, if visiting more than one you can compare them later.
If you need help with transport door-to-door community transport maybe available.
Make your decision
Having met with the carer or visited the care home think about whether they can provide what you are looking for.
Think back to your first impressions, the notes you have made and this will help you to make a choice.
If you are having difficulty in finding choices that would work for you, you can get help.
Care Home Selection can help to find and arrange care call on 0800 008 7193
Or for further information and advice contact Adult Social Care.