Living Independently in Hertfordshire

Making the decision to move into a Care Home may seem the right one at this time but it may not be the best solution and you should consider all the alternatives first.

We know that older people do not necessarily want to go straight into care but would rather stay as independent as possible in their own homes. The Hertfordshire County Council works along side many other support organisations and aims to help older people to remain at home by providing advice, support and care for as long as possible. They are able to help provide respite care at home or in a care home, day care, telecare, home care and specialist equipment if needed.

The council can also provide Sheltered Housing where people can remain living independently but with the added assurance of a warden service to look in a monitor them. Extra Care Sheltered Housing is also an option they may be better then moving into a care home. Extra Care Sheltered Housing is an area of expansion within Hertfordshire with many more places becoming available over the coming years.

Anyone who makes a housing application in Herts may be eligible to receive help from the Supporting People Programme. This has the aim of improving independence and quality of life for people with extra needs in Herts.

Much advice is available from Hospitals and social work teams throughout Hertfordshire and many repeatable organisations and voluntary groups can also offer advice and support (see our resource pages).

This information is provided by Caremark (Welwyn & Hatfield).

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   Please note; this page is prepared by Caremark (Welwyn & Hatfield) in good faith. We strongly advise you to get professional advice before acting on the content we provide. We cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document or for circumstances that may arise after following the advice offered here 

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