Referrals and Assessments
Referrals come to us from a wide variety of sources, including placement breakdowns, Special Education Needs schools, residential colleges, community support units and individuals looking to leave the family home for the first time. Referrals can be made by a social worker, care manager or the individual’s parents, although the care manager acting on behalf of that individual must be consulted before an assessment can take place.
The assessment process is designed to ensure we can offer a placement where the person we’ll be supporting can achieve the most positive outcomes. In each case, when we’re assessing someone, we look at the whole person to determine their suitability for a particular home or service. We consider their needs, abilities and personality, where they’d like to live, who they’d like to live with and what things are important in their lives. The aim is to ensure we can support them to achieve as much as possible, while leading a safe, happy and fulfilled life.
For each referral we will conduct:
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A review of the applicant’s history and circumstances
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An assessment as to whether the applicant meets the admission criteria
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An assessment related to the composition of the scheme’s current residents
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Emergency admissions will be accepted, provided that the above information has been supplied to consider the appropriateness of the placement.
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Following initial assessment, the individual being referred, their family, friends and their care manager are encouraged to visit one of our premises and services for themselves, to meet the other people we support, the Home or Service Manager, and staff.
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Where all parties, including the person who needs support, agree that a placement is appropriate, their care manager will apply for funding. After funding is agreed, a start date will be confirmed and a transition plan can be devised, specifically tailored to the individual’s needs, in order to provide as much support as possible during and after their move.
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Location
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Contact
Phone:
07470 506619
01782 640 956
Email:
info@advantagecare.co.uk
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