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A guide to care and independent living

Mansfield & Newark Edition 1

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Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

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Contents Welcome and Introduction....................................................................................... 4 The right place for your care.................................................................................4-5 Leaving hospital....................................................................................................... 6 Continuing NHS care............................................................................................7-9 Therapies............................................................................................................... 10 Dementia Lead Nurse............................................................................................. 10 The Friends and Family Test.................................................................................... 11 Going home from hospital?................................................................................... 12 What is NHS-funded nursing care?......................................................................... 13 Paying for care..................................................................................................14-15 Direct payments..................................................................................................... 15 The Motability Scheme........................................................................................... 16 How to use your health services............................................................................. 17 Age UK Notts Services.......................................................................................18-19 Alzheimerâ€™s Society Services in Nottinghamshire................................................20-21 The Care Quality Commission social care top tips................................................... 22 NHS Hospitals and services in Mansfield & Newark................................................. 23 Useful contacts.................................................................................................24-25

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Welcome and Introduction Welcome to Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This publication is intended to help you, your carer and your relatives and friends understand how your discharge or transfer from hospital takes place. We hope you can help us so that this happens as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

The right place for your care Your local hospital works in partnership with other hospitals in the region and your local authorities. Together they support each patient to receive the right treatment at the right place and by the right professional. An acute hospital trust provides consultant led health services within the National Health Service. Acute care is for patients who require emergency, medical or surgical services within a hospital environment. Sherwood Forest Hospitals provides care for patients who require this level of care. Hospitals are the right place to be when you are in need of specific medical or surgical treatment. However, when your treatment has been completed, it is important that your stay is not delayed for the following reasons: ■ Beds are needed for people who are very unwell, and who may be waiting in the Accident and Emergency department for a bed to become available

■ Some people find it harder to return home the longer they stay in hospital. It is good practice to start planning for your discharge as soon as you come into hospital or even before you arrive. This means that we can begin to: ■ Assess what your needs are likely to be when you are ready to leave ■ Involve relevant staff who can help in meeting those needs (e.g. social worker, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, district nurse) ■ Make arrangements for equipment or services which need to be in place when you are medically ready to leave ■ Make sure that your carer is given any information, help or advice that is needed to aid your recovery. All staff will work with you and your carer or relatives, as a team, in order to discuss your discharge with you.

■ P eople awaiting surgery, both urgent and nonurgent, may have their operations cancelled if a bed is unavailable

We need to discuss any concerns you have at the earliest opportunity, e.g. your safety at home, managing your personal care or domestic arrangements, your ability to move around and any equipment you may need.

■ T here is a risk of acquiring infections in hospital, so leaving at the earliest opportunity means this is less likely

You will be given an expected date for discharge based on when it is expected that your treatment will be completed. It is important that everyone

involved is aware of this date so that we can all work towards it, and so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

Relatives or carers coming to collect you can meet you in the Discharge Lounge or a nurse can take you to the main reception area.

These may include:

Finally, we understand that any hospital stay can be stressful and we need to support you and your carer during your time here. We will discuss with you the sort of help you and your carer may need when you return home, to make the transition as easy as possible.

■ Transport home. Patients are normally expected to arrange their own transport ■ S uitable clothing and footwear if you are not already using them in hospital ■ Access to a key to your property ■ Adequate basic food stocks ■ Adequate heating in your home ■A dequate support for your carer or family members. We aim for patients to be discharged before 11am. If this is not possible it is likely you will move to the Discharge Lounge so we can get the bed ready for the next patient. The Discharge Lounge is a comfortable and safe place to wait and is staffed by nurses. Once the doctors have written up your discharge medicines, the Pharmacy department will dispense the medicines for you to take home and deliver them to the Discharge Lounge. If you have any questions about your medicines please ask to speak to a pharmacist or a member of the nursing team.

Your Transfer of Care Practitioner is a member of the team who may, if necessary, meet you on the ward to begin planning your discharge from hospital, together with the ward staff. For most patients, being discharged from hospital to their home is straightforward. Some may need information and advice or may need the support of Social Services. Some people have ongoing health and social care needs which require a more detailed assessment. Staff from health and social care will work together to plan and deliver services to support them after discharge. This guide explains some of these processes and explains the role of the hospital and Social Care team in the hospital discharge process. 5

Leaving hospital You will be transferred from hospital when your consultant led team decide that you are clinically ready to leave hospital and that you no longer require an acute hospital bed. For the majority of patients, you will go home from hospital with no additional support required. In some cases you may require some extra support to regain your independence. Your hospital team will help you, your family and carers to access these services if you need them. A more detailed description is available in the information

for patients and carers leaflet â€˜Planning additional support to improve your recovery outside of hospitalâ€™, the content of which is also contained in this booklet. Your safe and timely transfer from hospital will also allow new patients who need acute hospital treatment to be admitted without delay. We fully support your transfer out of hospital for the following reasons: 1. To support you to regain your independence 2. Some people find it harder to return home the longer they stay in hospital 3. Acute beds are needed for people who are very unwell, and delays in transfer may result in patients waiting in the Emergency department for a bed to become available. 4. Although we work hard to ensure the highest standards of care, there is a risk of acquiring infections in hospital. Leaving hospital as soon as you are medically fit means this is less likely and reduces the risk of any complication.

When you leave Hospital It is important to know that the majority of patients will be transferred home directly from hospital. If you no longer require consultant led care and there is a delay in the start of your care package or preferred community based placement, you cannot choose to remain in an acute hospital bed. 6

Continuing NHS Care If you have complex, ongoing healthcare needs, the team involved in your care must first consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for continuing NHS Care. Once this assessment is completed, a decision will be made with you and your family about a suitable place to transfer. The information below explains how we can help when you need a little more care and support.

Our pledge Our aim is to help adults who need support to return home confidently and independently. We will work with you to plan your discharge home and retain your independence.

We will use every available resource to provide care close to home but it may be necessary in some cases to use facilities a little further away from your home within the Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood areas. I have received an assessment which has identified some additional care and support that I needâ€Ś

What happens next? The multi-disciplinary discharge team will work with you and the Discharge Coordinator on your ward to plan your care needs for the next six weeks. This may be a convalescent bed in one of the community homes which offer this service. Your nurse will discuss the care home with you to ensure we plan the best support >> to meet your needs.

Continuing NHS Care >>

regain your independence.

Options for your discharge support will include:

In a small number of cases some patients may be assessed as being unable to manage independently. This may require a longer term care option in a care home. An independent representative (advocate) can help you and your family (if appropriate) to discuss the options. It may help to move into a short term placement whilst suitable long term options are explored with you. Our discharge teams will provide support and advice about care options and will be happy to arrange an advocate for you if you prefer. We aim to ensure that your needs and wishes are met by fully discussing these with you and providing support to help you consider your options.

Community hospital You may require rehabilitation for a few weeks as an in-patient in a community hospital that has available beds. This may not be your nearest community hospital if they do not have a bed available. However, if they do we will always try to keep you close to home. It is important that we do not delay your rehabilitation and recovery so transfer to the community hospital as early as possible is vital.

Convalescent bed in the community It may be that your needs do not require the services provided by a community hospital (whose assessment indicates that the patient does not require high level nursing support). In this case a bed within a community care home that is able to provide convalescent beds will provide rehabilitation and support to improve your confidence and independence for a few weeks before transferring you home. Before you go home, you will receive a comprehensive assessment of your physical health and social care needs. This will determine what additional support you might benefit from to enable you to be more independent at home. This care at home (or in your residential home) will be coordinated by your local GP and the PRISM Integrated Care Team (made up of community Matron, social worker, physiotherapist and occupational therapists) who have access to a full range of services including district nursing, specialist long term conditions expertise, mental health support and self-care resources, to help you to confidently and safely 8

The staff responsible for your care will plan your discharge with you from the day you are admitted. This is important because we need to make sure that you receive the right care in the right place at the right time. Sometimes hospital isn’t the best place for your care and the homes that we work with provide safe and effective support. Supporting people to leave hospital quickly and safely is a top priority so that: ■ You get the full benefit of your treatment ■ You get the best possible recovery and recuperation ■ We work with the community teams to ensure you are fully supported reducing the risk of being readmitted to hospital ■ You avoid picking up any other illnesses ■ We can ensure that you remain as independent as possible. Staff will work closely with you, your family or carers (if you would like them to be involved in planning your discharge) to work out what is best for you. We will use all the different services that are available to help you

recover your health and independence ■ I n a small number of cases it may be that some patients, with the support of the nursing team, decide that a long term care option is better for their health and well-being. In these cases an assessment of your nursing or social care needs will be completed to identify what support you need and any financial support which may be available ■M any people benefit from convalescent care following medical treatment. We will help people leave hospital safely as soon as their medical treatment is finished. Staff will work closely with you to help you to plan what is best for you, and offer nursing and social care in the community to help you remain independent at home after your period of convalescence ■ If you should need longer term care don’t worry. We can discuss the options and offer independent support to make the process easier. Other people who can help you to plan your discharge: Sometimes it can be difficult to make decisions about going home and there are lots of things you may need to discuss with someone independent. There are independent advocates who can work with you to discuss your options and help you to

collect information to help you make a decision. POhWER is a charity and membership organisation that provides information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion. Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire offers an advocacy service within King’s Mill Hospital and there are other community advocacy services which our Patient Experience Team can put you in touch with. The hospital will support you over a seven day period to make a suitable choice of home in line with the hospital policy.

What happens if I can’t decide on a long term placement? If you are unable to find a suitable placement within 14 days, we can offer you the opportunity to move into a convalescent bed. This will allow a little more time to make your decision. It is important that you discuss any difficulties with the nurse who can arrange for more support in deciding on a placement. It is important that you are cared for in the best environment to meet your needs once the treatment provided by the hospital is completed. If you have any queries please speak to the Senior Nurse on duty or the Discharge Coordinator. 9

Therapies You may be referred to a therapist to assist in planning for your discharge from hospital. This could be someone from a number of different professions; a dietician, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or a speech and language therapist. They will discuss with you and assess what you are able to do; and what you might need more help with. They will then discuss with you what treatment, help or support is available to improve your independence. The therapists will discuss their findings with the other members of the hospital team, and make a plan with you and your family for your discharge from hospital.

Dementia Lead Nurse Staff working at Sherwood Forest Hospitals have been trained in Dementia Awareness as part of their mandatory training. Staff working in specific

areas have undertaken further training in order to care for patients with dementia. Dementia patients will receive a ‘This Is Me’ document for their relatives/carers to complete. This document acts as a “Patient Passport” and should accompany the person wherever they are transferred to. The information within this document will assist the hospital staff to provide individualised care and to address specific care needs. During your hospital stay we have a Dementia Lead Nurse who is available to provide support for patients’ relatives and carers. If you require any additional support during your stay in hospital please ask the ward staff to contact the Dementia Lead Nurse. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 01623 622515 ext 3947

The Friends and Family Test What is the Friends and Family Test? The NHS wants to ensure that you have the best possible experience of care. The Friends and Family Test is a way of gathering your feedback about this experience and helping to drive improvement in hospital services. When you receive care as an inpatient or in an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department, you will be given the opportunity to give your feedback by answering a simple question about your experience.

not have to respond to the question. You can opt out by informing the hospital staff before your discharge. This may take up to 72 hours to set up on the system so you may still receive a text. You can respond to the text message ‘STOP’. This will normally ensure you are no longer contacted in this way but if you do experience any problems please contact our Patient Experience Team who will ensure that this is addressed (see contact details below).

How will the results be used?

The results will provide a way for you to easily compare NHS hospitals so that you know where you and your family can get the best possible care.

Your hospital will gather the results and analyse them rapidly to see if any action is required. It will publish the results and you will also be able to see results for other hospitals to see how they compare.

The information will also give the NHS invaluable information on what patients think of services, which can be used to help make improvements if required.

Where will the results be published?

How will it work?

The results will be published on the NHS Choices website (www.nhs.uk). Hospitals may also publish their results in their annual reports and quality accounts.

When you are discharged, or within the 48 hours that follow, you will be asked to answer the following question: “How likely are you to recommend our ward/A&E department to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?” You will be invited to respond to the question by choosing one of six options, ranging from ‘extremely likely’ to ‘extremely unlikely’. It is really important to us that you tell us why you gave your answer, so please answer any followup questions. Your answer will not be traced back to you, and your details will not be passed on to anyone, so please tell us exactly what you think. A member of your family or a friend is welcome to help you give your feedback to the question if you are unable to.

Does this replace the existing compliments or complaints procedure, or other forms of feedback used by the hospital? No, you can still pass your compliments or complaints to your hospital in the normal way. Hospitals can continue to use existing ways of gathering feedback, in addition to the Friends and Family Test.

Where can I get more information? For more information on the Friends and Family Test, please visit www.nhs.uk/friendsandfamily.

Do you have to respond to the question?

For information about how the test will be carried out at Sherwood Forest Hospitals please contact the Patient Experience Team.

Your feedback is extremely important and will help to continually improve our services. However you do

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Going home from hospital? Help with personal care and daily living tasks After a spell in hospital you may find that the every day living tasks you used to take for granted are now a bit more challenging. Our Homecare Service can help. It provides personal care and support with things such as getting up and going to bed, washing, dressing, grooming, cooking a meal, going to the toilet; in fact all of the things we tend to take for granted and need to do every day. The homecare service can also escort you, including to your follow up appointments if you

are feeling a bit anxious about going out on your own. We can also provide a shopping service and collect your pension if needed.

Information & Advice Often after a spell in hospital it is more difficult to cope with every day tasks. If you find that this is true, you may qualify for extra financial help. Our team of advisors are there to provide expert advice and information including welfare benefit calculations, and help to complete forms. They also have the ability to answer an extremely wide range of queries; from where can I get a tip-up-kettle to how can I get my house adapted to suit me. Whenever you want to find anything out from a trustworthy source â€“ give us a call.

Products to make life easier When you come out of hospital we can arrange products designed to make it easier for you to get around your home such as rollators. We are able to arrange stair lifts, which will make all parts of your home accessible again. Many older people worry about summoning help in an emergency, so we now can arrange a personal alarm. If you are in trouble, are feeling unwell or have a fall, you just push the button on a pendant or simple wrist watch type device and help can be on its way in moments. These alarms are perfect to provide peace of mind both for you and your family; who will know that you can summon help whenever you need it 24/7. In addition help can be provided by our local district council who can fit a key safe to the outside of a property. These are designed to store keys in an outdoor environment allowing family members and care workers convenient access to a property. 12

What is NHS-funded nursing care? NHS-funded nursing care is care provided by a registered nurse for people who live in a care home. The NHS will pay a flat rate contribution directly to the care home towards the cost of this registered nursing care.

Who is eligible for NHS-funded nursing care? You may be eligible for NHS-funded nursing care if: ■ you are not eligible for NHS continuing healthcare but have been assessed as needing care from a registered nurse ■ y ou live in a care home registered to provide nursing care

How will my needs be assessed? You should be assessed for NHS continuing healthcare before a decision is made about whether you are eligible for NHS-funded nursing care. Most people don’t need a separate assessment for NHS-funded nursing care. However, if you do need an assessment or you haven’t already had one, your clinical commissioning group (CCG) can arrange an assessment for you. Find your local CCG.

Outcome of the assessment If you’re eligible for NHS-funded nursing care, the NHS will arrange and fund nursing care provided by registered nurses employed by the care home. Services provided by a registered nurse can

include planning, supervising and monitoring nursing and healthcare tasks, as well as direct nursing care. If you’re not eligible for NHS-funded nursing care and you don’t agree with the decision about your eligibility, you can ask your CCG to review the decision.

What is the rate of payment for NHS-funded nursing care? NHS-funded nursing care is paid at the same rate across England. For 2015/16, the rate is £112.00 a week (standard rate). Before October 1 2007, there were three different levels or bands of payment for NHSfunded nursing care – low, medium and high. If you moved into a care home before October 1 2007, and you were on the low or medium bands, you would have been transferred to the standard rate from that date. If you moved into a care home before October 1 2007, and you were on the high band, NHSfunded nursing care is paid at a higher rate. For 2015/16, the higher rate is £154.14 a week. You’re entitled to continue on this rate unless: ■ you no longer have nursing needs ■ you no longer live in a care home that provides nursing ■ your nursing needs have reduced and you’re no longer eligible for the high band, when you would change to the standard rate of £112.00 a week, or ■ y ou become entitled to NHS continuing healthcare instead Content supplied by:

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Paying for care What help is available? Our factsheets explain the rules about local authority funding of care and explains what happens if your partner needs residential care in a care home.

Paying for permanent residential care Most people will be expected to pay something towards the costs of their accommodation and personal care from their income and capital. If the local authority is involved in arranging your placement, the amount you will have to pay will be worked out via a means test, which is based on nationally set guidelines. Your local authority will firstly do a care needs assessment to identify what help you need. Then they will carry out a means test to work out how much you have to pay towards your care home fees. Currently, if you have assets of more than £23,250, you will need to pay the full cost of your care. Your home won’t be included in this if a partner or close relative still lives there. Your income is also taken into account. From April 2015, your local authority must provide a personal budget showing how much 14

they’ve calculated they should pay towards your eligible needs (the ones identified in the care needs assessment).

The Care Act The Care Act is the biggest change in social care in more than 60 years. It is being introduced in two parts in April 2015 and April 2016. It will change the way the social care system works. There will be a care cap from April 2016. This means no-one will spend more than £72,000 of their own money on their care needs. The amount that you and the council spend on your needs will be added up in your care account. Once this reaches £72,000, the council will pay for all your eligible needs. From April 2016, the upper capital limit will also increase from £23,250 to £118,000.

Paying for temporary care in a care home Local authority charging rules differ when a stay in a care home is temporary, rather than permanent. Some people go into a care home on a temporary basis to give themselves or their carers a break‚ or while they are recuperating from an illness.

Others enter a home temporarily for a ‘trial’ period to decide whether they want to live permanently in that home. Temporary care may also be part of an ‘intermediate care’ package‚ which should be free of charge.

Paying for care if you have a partner Being part of a couple can affect a care home resident’s eligibility for local authority assistance with care home fees and both partners’ eligibility for social security benefits during the period in care.

At Age UK, we have produced a factsheet that addresses this issue and includes sections on the valuation of jointly owned capital, temporary admissions and where both members of a couple go into a care home. Government guidance on the rights of a spouse in a care home to pass 50% of their private or occupational pension to their partner living at home are also included. This factsheet should be read alongside Age UK’s other factsheets on care home charging and benefits‚ particularly Paying for permanent residential care.

Direct payments When your personal budget is paid directly to you this is called a Direct Payment. Direct Payments allow you to arrange your care as you wish.

needs is help with shopping, you could pay for

There are rules about what you can and can’t use direct payments for. The money must be used to meet the eligible needs identified in your assessment.

■p ay a spouse, civil-partner, live-in partner, or a

You can use direct payments for anything that meets those needs, for example: ■ employ your own care workers ■ buy services from a voluntary or private agency ■ buy equipment or pay for home adaptations ■ purchase other types of support to meet your assessed needs

someone to help you go shopping yourself rather than just pay someone to do it for you. You can’t use direct payments to: close relative who lives in the same household as you to care for you (although there may be exceptions to this) ■ buy services from your local council ■p ay for permanent care in a care home. You can, however, pay for a short stay of up to four consecutive weeks within any 12-month period if that meets an assessed need. Not everyone will feel comfortable or capable

■ get to a café to meet your friends, a place of worship, or other places that are important to you.

of managing their direct payments themselves,

You can be personal and creative with your budget. For example, if one of your assessed

arrange care for you, and you can still have a say

and you don’t have to if you don’t want to. You can always choose the option for the council to in what will best meet your needs.

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The Motability Scheme The Motability scheme allows some disabled people getting DLA, PIP or War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement to obtain a car, powered wheelchair or scooter. The scheme uses some or all of your mobility benefit payments to cover the cost of “contract hire” or “hire purchase” of an appropriate vehicle. You can also pay an extra amount of money if you want a more expensive vehicle. With hire purchase, the price of the car will be agreed directly with the Motability dealer, and you will own the vehicle outright at the end of the agreement. With contract hire, you won’t own a vehicle, but you will get a new car every three years,

full insurance for the driver and passengers, servicing, maintenance and repairs, vehicle excise duty, replacement tyres and breakdown cover. Adaptations to the car can be made if needed, although there may be an extra charge for some adaptations. Under the Motability scheme, cars can also be adapted for people in wheelchairs. If you don’t need or want a car, you can transfer your allowance to lease a scooter or powered wheelchair.

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How to use your health services There are a range of healthcare services available to help you find the right expert care to meet your needs. Choosing the service most appropriate to your symptoms means you get the right treatment in the right place.

Choking. Chest pain. Suspected stroke. Blacking out. Severe bleeding.

For symptoms of serious illnesses and major accidents, choose A&E (Accident & Emergency).

Cuts. Sprains. Rashes. Minor fractures.

For trips, falls, skin complaints and minor injuries, choose Walkin Health Centre or Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Care Centre.

Vomiting. Ear pain. Feeling ill.

For infections and persistent symptoms or if your child has a high temperature, choose your GP.

Diarrhoea. Minor infections. Headache. Bites and stings.

For tummy upsets, insect bites and stings, coughs and colds and travel advice, choose a pharmacist.

Unsure? Confused? Need help?

For absolutely any questions about your health, choose NHS 111 service.

Grazed knee. Sore throat. Cough.

For minor ailments, grazes, bruises and similar problems, choose self-care.

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire is the largest independent local charity providing direct services to older people from all communities and backgrounds and the city and county. Our services include: Advice & Information Community Outreach Advisory Service: We offer free confidential and impartial support on personal, practical and financial matters. We also offer help to get in touch with local services and provide information tailored to their needs. Financial Information & Advice: An information and expert advice service for those who need help with financial and legal matters and those who need representation. Housing Options Advice: We offer expert information and advice on housing and care options to assist people as their needs change in later life.

Age UK Not Money Advice: We offer impartial and independent money advice on a variety of money matters including tax, pensions, savings and mortgages with our professional advisor. Silverlinks: We aim to equip older people with the knowledge they need to enable them to reach their own decisions about their housing and care needs and provide information about where to go for specific advice and support if needed. Will Writing Service: We provide a free Will Writing Service to those who have a simple estate, who do not have a Will in place and who wish to have a Power of Attorney drawn up. Advocacy Patientsâ€™ Representative Service: We provide independent representation, advocacy and support to patients and their carers. Residentsâ€™ Representative Service: We provide independent representation and advocacy support for those living in a care home and their relatives. Your Voice, Your Choice Advocacy Service: We provide independent advocacy support to the following client groups: older people (65+), adults (18+) with physical or sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health issues and those with dementia. Befriending & Visiting Visiting Service: We provide regular volunteer visits to older people at home â€“ those who are lonely, isolated or housebound. We also offer telephone befriending to reach to even more vulnerable people.

Information & Advice: We provide expert advice on welfare benefits entitlements, information on health and social care, as well as refer people to other agencies that can help. Legal Advice: We offer free professional advice via a local solicitor on all legal matters. 18

Business Directory Business Directory: Our directory of local reliable traders and businesses is developed with older people in mind. The business directory consists of a large selection of reputable and trustworthy member companies ranging from plumbers to solicitors.

tts Services Day Services & Respite Support Specialist Day Care: We offer a multi-purpose facility at the Sybil Levin Centre that provides a diverse range of activities and support for individuals with higher level of needs such as those who are physically frail, have dementia or a disability. Individuals are able to take part in a variety of activities, such as gentle exercise, arts and crafts as well as day trips. They can also enjoy hot nutritious meals from our various menus and refreshments. In addition, we also offer bathing, hairdressing and carersâ€™ respite. Door-to-door transport is also available via our specially adapted minibuses which can safely transport those in wheelchairs. Drop-Ins: The Sybil Levin Centre offers drop-in services where people can come in for a chat over a cup of tea, enjoy a meal from our varied nutritious menu or spend the day socialising and enjoying activities. Home Safety & Home Support Home Improvement: We offer advice on maintaining and repairing your property. We provide information about financial assistance that may be available for repairs. This service includes: provision of property surveys and schedules of repair; project management of building works; and Housing Options Assessment to determine funding for work. Home Safety Service: We give comprehensive advice on home safety and security. We conduct home safety checks and provide advice tailored to your specific needs. Where applicable we also provide smoke alarms and smart water. Leisure & wellbeing Best Foot Forward: We organise guided health walks to encourage people to improve their health, make new friends and get to know their local environment. Kindred Spirits: This is a community where people share good times, feel healthier and enjoy life. Members have access to over 150 things to do

every month. Activities include day trips, arts and crafts, theatre visits, coffee mornings and lunches, exercise classes and many more. Lunch Club: Our friendly lunch club is a good opportunity to meet new people. We offer hot nutritious meals and a range of activities in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Men in Sheds: We aim to bring older men together for them to put their practical skills to good use and encourage them to be more socially active. We have three well equipped sheds (workshops) and activities mainly focused on wood working. Shed members can share their knowledge, learn new skills and put the world to rights over a cup of tea. Training & Volunteering Training: We specialise in conducting courses that relate to issues surrounding life such as coping with sensory impairments, dealing with dementia, loss and bereavement. We also offer training on a wide range of subjects including equality and diversity, data protection and lone working. We can also provide bespoke courses to meet specific needs. Volunteering: We offer many opportunities to people who would like to use their talent and skills to improve the quality of life of older people. There are many ways to get involved; for example, visit an older person who is lonely and isolated at home; support less active older people at our day care centres; fundraise for us or help in our charity shops. For more information please contact us on: 0115 844 0011 info@ageuknotts.org.uk or visit us at www.ageuknotts.org.uk.

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Alzheimer’s Society Services in Nottinghamshire If you think you may have a form of dementia, or are caring for a person who has dementia, there are many ways that the Alzheimer’s Society in Nottinghamshire can help.

Support from Dementia Support Workers Dementia Support Workers can offer advice on accessing professional help. We are in contact with a wide range of services and other advice centres, so we can put you in touch with specialists who can help you if your concerns are outside of our expertise. We can also refer you, or the person you care for, to services which provide for people with dementia – particularly if you are having trouble accessing this yourself.

Home visits We can arrange for a Dementia Support Worker to visit you in your own home and provide information, advice and support.

Information We can provide a wide range of advice sheets, which include specific information on different types of dementia, care issues and understanding the needs of the person with dementia.

Dementia Cafés Are places for people with dementia, their families and friends to meet other people in a similar situation for support, information and social interaction.

Singing for the Brain Is a service provided by Alzheimer’s Society which uses singing to bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment. Singing is not only an enjoyable activity – it can also provide a way for people with dementia, along with their carers, to express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group.

What should I do now? For information, advice and support please contact one of our advisors on 01623 429419. Alternatively you can visit us at: Alzheimer’s Society, 36 Wood Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1QA. The Alzheimer’s Society has not vetted the advertisers in this publication and accepts no liability for work done or goods supplied by any advertiser. Nor does the Alzheimer’s Society endorse any of the products or services.

Dementia Friends Programme Dementia Friends is a national initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society. Funded by the government, it aims to improve people’s understanding of dementia and its effects. Through the Dementia Friends programme, we aim to change the way the nation thinks, talks and acts to create ‘dementia friendly’ communities.

How does it work? A group of volunteers will be trained to spread the word about what dementia is and what action individuals can take in their community, and recruit Dementia Friends.

What is a Dementia Friend? A Dementia Friend learns about what it is like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into action.

What is a Dementia Friends Champion? Dementia Friends Champions are volunteers who, after attending a training course, run information sessions where they talk to people about being a Dementia Friend in their communities.

How can I get involved? It’s easy – just log on to www.dementiafriends.org.uk and book on to a Dementia Friends Information session. Alternatively, contact your local Alzheimer’s Society office for more information.

The Care Quality Commission is here to make sure health and adult social care services including hospitals, home and residential care as well as GPs in England provide people with safe, effective, high-quality care. We publish independent inspection reports and ratings about services – information you can use when you’re choosing care for yourself, or a loved one. You can use our website to search for services you might be interested in by geographical area, or by specialism. For example, a care home that might offer specialist care for someone who has dementia. We also welcome your feedback on the care you have received – good or bad. We use this information to help inform our inspections and can alert authorities including local social services, if there are safeguarding concerns about care being provided. You can visit our website at www.cqc.org.uk to find our inspection reports, or share an experience of care. You can also call us to share an experience of care on 03000 61 61 61. Here are some tips to help you choose your care.

Social care Top tips

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) registers all care homes and home care agencies. You can find out which ones support specific groups of people, such as people with a learning disability or those living with dementia. CQC’s Chief Inspector for Adult Social Care, Andrea Sutcliffe always uses ‘The Mum Test’: is a care home safe, caring, effective, responsive to people’s needs and well-led? In other words, is it good enough for my Mum (or anyone else I love and care for)? Look for care homes and home care agencies where the staff involve people who use services and their families and carers, and treat individuals with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.

Whether you are being cared for in your own home or in a residential setting, the staff looking after you need to be skilled, kind and supportive. They should also be capable and confident in dealing with your particular needs. You should always feel that their support is helping you to live the life you want to. A care home will be a home for you or your loved one. Residents should be treated as individuals with their likes and dislikes taken into account. Think about whether a home is close enough to family, friends, and community facilities. Look at how well-led and managed a home is. What does it have in place to ensure that it delivers high quality care? Does it promote meaningful activity and connect the home with the community?

If you or a loved one needs help with day-today care, you can contact your local council’s social services department. They will ‘make an assessment of your needs’ and depending on circumstances, may be able to help you access financial help. For more advice visit Age UK’s website www.ageuk.org.uk /home-and-care.

If you would like to organise your care yourself, you can find a care worker or personal assistant through an agency. Your local social services department should be able to provide details of approved agencies.

CQC’s ratings will identify services as:

Outstanding Good ● Requires improvement ● Inadequate ● This will help you make informed choices around your care. There’s also useful advice on the Social Care Institute for Excellence’s Find me good care website www.scie.org.uk/findmegoodcare/

Safeguarding adults who receive social care is everybody’s business. If you are concerned about the safety of a loved one receiving care, contact the service provider in the first instance. You can also contact social services at your local council. If you feel a crime has been committed, contact the police. You can share your safeguarding concerns with us on our website or contact our National Customer Services on 03000 616161.

The Care Quality Commission has not vetted the advertisers in this publication and accepts no liability for work done or goods supplied by any advertiser. Nor does the Care Quality Commission endorse any of the products or services.

NHS Hospitals and services in MANSFIELD AND NEWARK

Ashfield Health Village

36 Wood Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1QA Tel: 01623 429419

Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 7BH Tel: 01623 463463

Portland Street, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 7AE Tel: 01623 785050

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

Northern office, 26-28 Regent Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1SS Tel: 0115 844 0011

MANSFIELD

Kelham Hall, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX Tel: 01636 650000

NEWARK

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

King’s Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL Tel: 01623 622515

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mansfield Community Hospital Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 5QJ Tel: 01623 785050

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Newark Hospital

Boundary Road, Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4DE Tel: 01636 681681

Useful contacts A Action on Elder Abuse 020 8835 9280 We work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults. Action on Elder Abuse, PO Box 60001, Streatham SW16 9BY I www.elderabuse.org.uk I enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk Admiral Nursing DIRECT 0845 257 9406 This helpline has been set up to provide people with an opportunity to talk through their worries and concerns about themselves, friends or relatives with dementia. The lines are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 9pm. Callers can leave messages any time and request a call back I direct@fordementia.org.uk Age UK Nottingham 0115 844 0011 & Nottinghamshire Bradbury House 12 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4FQ Northern office, 26-28 Regent Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1SS I info@ageuknottst.org.uk I www.ageuknotts.org.uk Alzheimerâ€™s Society 01623 429419 Mansfield & Ashfield District Office, 36 Wood Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1QA I admin@alzheimers.org.uk Arthritis - National Rheumatoid 0800 298 7650 Arthritis Society (NRAS) or 0845 458 3969 Provide information, support and advice for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I www.nras.org.uk C Care Quality Commission (CQC) 03000 616161 National Correspondence, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PA I www.cqc.org.uk I enquiries@cqc.org.uk Carers Trust 01623 658535 Areas covered: Mansfield, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire Intake Business Centre, Kirkland Avenue NG18 5QP I admin.nncrossroads@ntlbusiness.com 24

Cruse Bereavement Care 0844 477 9400 Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you after the death of someone close. I www.cruse.org.uk I helpline@cruse.org.uk D Disability Nottinghamshire 01623 625 891 Disability information and advice service. Unit 15, Botany Park, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, NG18 5NF I advice@disabilitynottinghamshire.org.uk Disability Benefits â€“ for Disability 0845 712 3456 Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance I Textphone: 0845 722 4433 I www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories DG_10011169 E Elderly Accommodation Counsel 0800 377 7070 A national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs. It is now more commonly known as EAC. I www.eac.org.uk I info@firststopadvice.org.uk. I Integrated Care Council 01379 678243 (Formerly the National Homecare Council) The Integrated Care Council is a body which brings together British public and independent sector organisations who commission or directly provide support for people living at home. I mary.humphrey@integratedcarecouncil.co.uk M Mansfield Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 8563411 Advicehub, 16 Regent Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1SS Mind (National Association 020 8519 2122 for Mental Health) The leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. I www.mind.org.uk I contact@mind.org.uk

N National Osteoporosis Society 0845 450 0230 Advice, information and support group for people with osteoporosis. I www.nos.org.uk NHS Direct

0845 46 47

P Parkinson's Disease Society I www.parkinsons.org.uk

0800 800 0303

R Royal Voluntary Service 0845 608 0122 A volunteer organisation that enriches the lives of older people and their families across Britain. We support older people by giving time and practical help to help them get the best from life. Royal Voluntary Service, Cardiff Gate, Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,

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Cardiff CF23 8RP I www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk S Sherwood & Newark 0844 856 3411 Citizens Advice Bureau 5 Forest Court, New Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 9PL Stroke Association Advice and information for stroke patients and their families. I www.stroke.org.uk

0845 3033 100

T The Department of Work and Pensions I www.dwp.gov.uk The Pension Service 0845 606 0265 I www.dwp.gov.uk/about-dwp/customerdelivery/ the-pension-service

anor

A prestigious purpose built care home offering luxurious standards of accommodation and facilities particularly for social services funded residents as well as private residents.

D istinctive F eatures

• Nursing, Residential and Dementia care • Excellent care rating by Social Services and Care Inspectors

• Beautiful gardens and home cooked meals

• All single ensuite bedrooms

• Town centre location (opposite Tesco Superstore!)

• 32” LED TVs, DVDs & Internet in all rooms

• Highly trained staff including nurses

We warmly welcome visitors to come and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee with our staff and residents at any time. 30-32 Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield NG19 7AD

Tel: 01623 631163 info@mansfieldmanor.co.uk www.mansfieldmanor.co.uk

“Our philosophy is that we are privileged to be allowed into the lives of older people we care for” ❙ Bramwell, Bramcote. Tel: 01159 677571 ❙ Braywood Gardens, Carlton. Tel: 01159 381300 ❙ Jubilee Court, Regards. Tel: 01159 834630 ❙ Leawood Manor, West Bridgford. Tel: 01159 234985 ❙ Maun View, Mansfield. Tel: 01623 423125 ❙ Westwood, Worksop. Tel: 01909 533690 ❙ Bracebridge Court, Atherstone. Tel: 01827 712895 ❙ Four Acres, Studley. Tel: 01527 853766 ❙ Low Furlong, Shipstone on Stour. Tel: 01608 662005 ❙ Orchard Blythe, Coleshill. Tel: 01675 467027 ❙ Park View, Warwick. Tel: 01926 493883 ❙ The Lawns, Leamington. Tel: 01926 425072

Freephone:

0800 412 5660

Living a full and dignified life

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www.runwoodhomes.co.uk Advertorial

Set in the pretty village of Edwinstowe, Sherwood Grange Care Centre offers both long and short-term care in a friendly, welcoming and relaxed environment that is well renowned for its loving, family atmosphere. Boasting landscaped gardens and views across the surrounding farmland, Sherwood Grange is conveniently located within easy reach of Mansfield town centre and all its local amenities. At Sherwood Grange we pride ourselves on encouraging individuality, maintaining independence and preserving the dignity of each of our residents. Visitors are always welcome and we understand the importance of maintaining close family ties. Our highly trained team provide 24-hour residential and nursing care with tailored personal care plans that allow for security, peace of mind and carefree living. We can accommodate 45 residents in comfortable en-suite bedrooms and provide freshly prepared meals daily, which are served in our bright and airy dining room. The landscaped gardens are fully accessible and provide extensive wildlife together with quiet corners and areas perfect for relaxing, reading a book or chatting with friends. If you listen carefully, you might even hear the rustling leaves of Sherwood Forest.

Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottingham NG21 9HF Tel: 01623 824 601 • Email: Sherwood.Grange@btconnect.com • Web: www.sherwoodgrange.com 26

VICTORIA CARE HOME

Registered with the Care Quality Commission Victoria Care Home is registered to provide residential care for 93 service users. The homely environment is divided into small units each offering specialist care for a variety of care needs including Dementia and general frailty. Victoria Care home is ideally located within Worksop town centre providing ease of access for all. Each person at Victoria care home is recognised as a unique individual and we work closely as a team to meet everyoneâ€™s needs. We strive to ensure a relaxed, homely atmosphere, where all are respected and cared for. Call in for a cup of tea and a chat, you will be made most welcome.

Memorial Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2BJ

01909 476416

We offer care, support and exceptional accommodation for people with residential or dementia needs. Our aim is for you to live life to the full through dignity, teamwork & passion. Please enquire for day care, respite or permanent accommodation to The Manager Margaret Hemstock Racecourse Road, Southwell, Nottingham NG25 0TX

Email: manager@southwellcourt.co.uk

Tel 01636 815599 www.southwellcourt.co.uk www.facebook.com/SouthwellCourt

Nightingale

Nursing and Care Home

Nightingale Nursing and Care Home is a purpose built luxury home with 48 bedrooms and en-suite facilities, situated within the village of Edwinstowe, close to Sherwood Forest. Our highly qualified, friendly staff ensure each resident have their needs specially tailored to them. • Specialist care for people with nursing, dementia, day care and respite for carers. • Long term residential/dementia and nursing care. • Qualified nursing staff on duty day and night. Excellent support from local GPs and NHS services. Activities include outings, chiropodist, hairdressing, entertainment etc. Wi-fi around the home for GP services.

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Contracts with Nottinghamshire Social Services and NHS, private clients welcome. Open visiting hours. Viewing essential.

Tel: 01623 824480 Email: information@midlandhealthcare.co.uk Fourth Avenue, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9PA Website: www.midlandhealthcareltd.co.uk

For more information call: 01623 608990 or email: first4support@ashfieldhomes.co.uk

Leymar HealthCare YOUR HOME,YOUR CARE,YOUR WAY We are a friendly, locally managed provider that offer Home Care services exclusively to:Kirkby in Ashfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Hucknall and the surrounding areas “Very highly satisfied – they take very good care of me” – Client

Our staff are all local and each one of them is matched, designated and specifically trained to understand and meet your needs

Our services include but are not limited to: • Personal Care • Occasional respite • Social companionship • Hospital to Home care • Assistance with medication • Domestic duties • Shopping and meals • Live-in and overnight care

We will work with you, your family and other professionals involved, to design a package that fits in with your current routine. All our support is offered around the clock. You can choose occasional weekly visits, frequent daily visits or 24/7 care enabling you to make the most of life in your own home.

All our services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Call: 01623 360 193 Mobile: 07957 792 050 Email: info@leymarltd.co.uk Web: www.leymarhealthcare.co.uk 28

• Incredible levels of satisfaction from our service-users, their family and friends • Short, long and rehabilitation stays • state-of-the-art facilities to deliver complex care, with ease • multi-professional team and easy access to additional specialist health care teams

Helen, Home Manager Angela, General Manager Cheryl, Deputy Home Manager

CAREERS:

We also offer careers in a modern forward thinking environment. See our website for further details.

Pathfinders • Specialist & Complex Care • Darwin Drive, New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9GW Tel: 01623 836 639 • email: reception@pathfinders-care.co.uk 29

Our purpose built homes provide comfortable accommodation for our residents and specialist care where needed. • Nursing, Convalescence, Respite, Dementia, Personal & Residential care

•L inks with local GP, chiropodist, optician, dentist, hairdresser, minister

• Single spacious en-suite rooms tastefully decorated

•D edicated Activities Co-ordinators & regularly organised trips and outings

• Flat screen TV & Wifi access • Fully qualified Nursing Staff & 24 hour specialist nurse call systems

CANAL VUE Ilkeston, Derby DE7 8JF

“My Grandmother is a resident and has been for some months now. She is very well looked after, the staff are lovely and caring, they always have time for her and me when I visit. It is a lovely home, very clean and new. Can’t rate it enough.” Jamie M, Granddaughter of resident

• C omfortable welcoming lounges BELLE VUE LODGE Mapperley, NG3 5FS Our other homes are PARK HOUSE Bulwell, NG6 8SB

ALEXANDRA HOUSE Eastwood, NG16 3GP

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MELBOURNE HOUSE Aspley, NG8 5RU

Eastgate Care - An established local company, providing care for over 25 years For all homes telephone

Tel: 0115 979 1234 • www.eastgatecare.co.uk The White Swan, Head Office & Training Centre, Notts NG6 0GD • Email: enquiries@eastgatecare.co.uk

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