Help at home

Ted1964

How do you actually get a carer, when you have no family, to come help with daily activities?

Ross_Alumni

Hi @Ted1964, how are you? 

I would advise contacting your local authority or social care provider. You can use this NHS resource to find services local to you.

Ted1964

Thanks for the reply. I just seem to be going around in circles at the minute 

Ross_Alumni

Sorry to hear that @Ted1964, what makes you feel that way? Have you tried reaching out for help before?

Ted1964

Yes I have. It feels like I’m banging my head against a wall sometimes. I’m just getting passed from pillar to post 

Ross_Alumni

I'm sorry to hear that's how it's going @Ted1964, it can often be frustrating getting the help you need and sometimes it's time consuming. 

Hopefully the community can be here to support you.

Ted1964

I hope so.

poppy123456

Hi,

You can refer yourself for a needs assessment by contact your local council. Whether they will come out to visit you for this at the moment i have no idea. My local council are not attending any home appointments and everything is done by phone calls.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

janer1967

Hi as above refer yourself for a care needs assessment, also may be worth talking to your GP to see if they can help

Another solution would be to resource a carer privately if you are ate to afford this (dont shout at me ) even if its temp till social services provide something

Ted1964

Thank you both. I’ll let you know how it goes