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- A - Z
- Case Managers
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| The following are taken from www.direct.gov.uk: |
| Adapting your Home |
Adapting your home - If you're disabled you may need your home improved or adapted to meet your needs. The social security department of your local council can make an assessment of your home. Find out what help is available to you, to help you adapt your home. |
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| Blind/VI |
Independent living if you are blind or visually impaired - There is range of equipment available to help you live independently at home if you're blind or visually impaired. This includes aids and equipment to help you with everyday tasks, computer products and telephone systems. Learn more about the help that might be available to you. |
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| Deaf/HI |
Independent living if you are deaf or hearing impaired - There are different types of equipment available for deaf and hearing impaired people to use at home. This includes textphones, listening devices and alerting devices such as specially adapted doorbells and alarm clocks. Find out more about how this equipment can help you. |
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| Disabled Facility Grants |
Disabled Facilities Grants - A Disabled Facilities Grant is a local council grant. It helps towards the cost of adapting your home to enable you to continue to live there. A grant is paid when the council considers that changes are necessary to meet your needs, and that the work is reasonable and practical. |
Disabled Facility Grants
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| Equipment for use about the home |
Equipment for use about the home - Specialist equipment and adaptations can make it much easier for you to live independently in your own home. The equipment available ranges from large equipment like stair lifts and hoists to smaller gadgets designed for people with specific disabilities. |
Equipment for use about the home |
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| Independence at Home |
Independence at home - If you have an impairment or a health condition that makes living alone difficult, making some adaptations to your home may help. Or you can get extra support to help you live in your home. Find out about your rights and what your local council can do to help. |
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| Independent Living Fund |
The Independent Living Fund – The Independent Living Fund (ILF) makes payments to disabled people to help them lead a more independent life. |
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| Moving House |
Moving house if you are disabled - If you want to move house, you should plan ahead to make sure you receive the services and support you're used to when you move. Support services are often delivered differently in different places. |
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Employer Responsibilities
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Your responsibilities when employing a professional carer – If you employ a carer directly, you will take on certain responsibilities as an employer. This is the case regardless of whether you employ someone for a few hours a week or full-time. |
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| Trying, choosing the right equipment |
Trying, choosing and buying equipment - The right equipment can make a big difference to your ability to live independently in your home. It's a good idea to get specialist advice and to always try out equipment before you buy it. |
Trying, choosing the right equipment |
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| SNAP has worked with case managers in all the companies below: |
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| Anglia Case Management |
We provide specialist case management services to clients who have suffered severe and complex injuries, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, and stroke. ACM staff work with clients to help them achieve the highest quality of life and fulfil their potential. Our teams of highly experienced professionals work with adults and children throughout East Anglia, and into London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. |
www.angliacasemanagement.co.uk |
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| Brownbill Associates Ltd. |
Brownbill Associates Ltd are a dedicated and experienced company that has been working with children and adults with acquired disabilities since 1992. These disabilities include young adults, children with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, children and adults who are ventilator dependent or have cerebral palsy. The team of Case Managers are a select group whose experience and dedication is unrivalled. The scope of service is comprehensive as the team liaise with all parties to ensure that the needs of a person with a disability and their family are met. |
www.brownbill.com |
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| Bush & Company Rehabilitation |
Bush & Company Rehabilitation. With over 25 years of experience, Bush & Company are unique in that they can provide different Health Care Professionals to undertake a range of assessment, rehabilitation and support services for any type of disability. We provide assessment and case management services to adults and children who have sustained acquired injuries at birth or as a result of an accident. Our client focused approach ensures the injured person and their family receive a package that suits their needs. |
www.bushco.co.uk |
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| Harrison Associates |
This company provides case managers to families throughout the country where a child's serious impairment (often caused by episodes such as birth injury, spinal cord injury, brain injury) require adjustments to family life. Our case mangers hold an occupational therapy or other healthcare degree and are experienced in coordinating all aspects of medical, therapeutic, care, social, educational, transport, equipment and housing needs to enable participation in everyday activities and optimise quality of life. |
www.harrisonassociates.org |
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| Independent Community Care Management |
Independent Community Care Management (ICCM) specialises in supporting people with complex conditions - at home, throughout the United Kingdom. Our aim is to enable people to regain control of their lives following a major healthcare event. This is achieved by focusing on specific conditions and providing professional, responsive support networks. |
www.iccmcares.co.uk |
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| Independent Living Solutions Ltd |
Independent Living Solutions Ltd. Founded in 1992, ILS employs over 60 Case Managers providing nationwide coverage. ILS is a leading provider of Case Management and Occupational Therapy working with children both with acquired brain injury and cerebral palsy. In addition to a comprehensive Case Management service, ILS have a Children’s Therapy Service, Moving & Handling and Posture & Seating Service. Fully compliant with the standards required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – ILS are rated as ‘Three Star excellent’. |
www.indliv.co.uk |
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| Rehab Without Walls |
Rehab Without Walls coordinates rehabilitation for individuals in their own homes, for clients who have complex needs as a result of a brain injury (including cerebral palsy), spinal injury or catastrophic injury. This is done by using local services and professionals, providing a bespoke service for each client. Our “whatever it takes” model which is carried out by our team of experienced and dedicated case managers nationally. |
www.rehabwithoutwalls.co.uk |
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| Disclaimer/Conditions of Use: SNAP Childcare/ SNAP16+ provides the following information for your personal information only, inclusion does not mean that any individual, company or organisation are necessarily recommended or endorsed by SNAP Childcare or SNAP16+. Care has been taken to try provide accurate information, however SNAP Childcare / SNAP16+ take no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Users viewing external websites do so at their own risk. Information provided on the following pages is not allowed to be copied or reproduced in any form. Copyright © 2011. All rights reserved. SNAP Childcare/SNAP16+ |
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