A guide to independent living in Sheffield

December 2011

A guide to

independent living in Sheffield

Contents

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What are Adult Social Care services?

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Who can we help?

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Am I eligible?

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What if I’m not eligible?

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How will I be assessed?

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What if I don’t want an assessment?

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Financial Assessment

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Planning your Support

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How do I contact you?

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Support Available

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Home Support

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Equipment and technology

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Respite

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Transport

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Activities

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Health and wellbeing

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Advice and Advocacy

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Finance

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Supported Accommodation

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Carers

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Worried about abuse

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Tell us what you think

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Other information available

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What are Adult Social Care services?

Social care services are the part of the council that's responsible for providing care, protection and help for vulnerable adults.

We aim to provide choice, control and independence for the people of Sheffield and support and protection to those who need it the most.

We share this responsibility with other organisations such as primary care trusts (National Health Service), housing and the police, and we work in close partnership with them.

Who can we help?

People who might need help from social care services for adults include: • Adults aged 18 and over: • who require short term support after an operation, illness or fall • with a physical, sensory or cognitive impairment • with a long term illness or health condition • with a learning disability • with a mental health diagnosis • Carers for people in any of these groups.

The council also has responsibilities for children and families. Contact them on: Children and Families Access Team (0114) 273 4855 accessandassessmentteam@sheffield.gov.uk

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Am I eligible?

To find out if you are eligible for support from adult social care services you need to complete an assessment of your needs. We will work with you to identify your needs and any risks to your independence. We will then assess your level of need and risk to work out if you are eligible for support from us.

You will be eligible for support if there is a significant or immediate risk to your safety, independence and wellbeing. If you are eligible for support you will then have a financial assessment to see if you are able to contribute to the cost of your support.

What if I’m not eligible?

If there is only some or little risk to your safety, independence and wellbeing we will provide you with information and advice about community services to help you remain independent and prevent your situation from getting worse. The rest of this guide provides useful contact information for some of the services available in Sheffield.

You are entitled to a reassessment at any time if your needs change or worsen.

How will I be assessed?

The first step to getting a Personal Budget is to complete an assessment questionnaire. This asks about your life, what kind of support you need and, most importantly, what you want from your life.

Your Social Worker or Care Manager will visit you and can support you to complete the assessment questionnaire. You may also want to ask people who know you well to help you, these could be your family, your friends, an advocate, staff or other people paid to help you or health professionals.

During this discussion the Social Worker or Care Manager will be able to offer their advice about which services you may wish to look into. If you may need a lot of support they can help you decide if Residential or Nursing Care would be an option for you.

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What if I don’t want an assessment?

If you do not want to have an assessment of your needs with us you will not be eligible for any support from the council. There are many other services in Sheffield that can offer you support directly without an assessment however you will have to meet the full cost of these services.

The Support Available section includes details for some of these.

Financial Assessment If you are eligible for support from the council you will also need to have a Financial Assessment. During your Financial Assessment you will be asked some basic financial information about your income, savings and benefits to see if you could make a financial contribution towards the amount in your budget. You will not be asked to contribute more than you can afford.

If you do not want to have a financial assessment you will have to meet the full cost of your support.

Planning your Support The answers from your assessment questionnaire are reviewed against our eligibility criteria and used to work out the amount of money you could get to meet your needs, this is called your Indicative Budget. Your Social Worker or Care Manager will then discuss with you how you would like to complete your support plan to show how you will meet your needs and live the life you want using some or all of this money.

We’ll need to agree that your plan meets your needs, keeps you safe, spends the money legally, and that you have budgeted for unforeseen circumstances before you are able to get your Personal Budget.

In some cases, as part of the assessment, services will be put in place to support and keep you safe while you are going through the process.

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How do I contact you?

If you need information about health and social care services for adults in Sheffield, please contact: Adult Access Team (0114) 273 4908 adultaccess@sheffield.gov.uk Corporate Mail Facility, FREEPOST NEA5527, Town Hall, Sheffield S1 2ZZ. Call in to the council's First Point Reception at Howden House in the city centre. Open from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Support Available The next sections in this guide give information about the different types of support available in Sheffield to help people live independently. Some contact details have been included however this is not a complete list.

We cannot make recommendations for any of the companies and organisations mentioned in this guide. Inclusion in no way endorses the service provider. They have been listed to help you find the right service for your needs.

A more comprehensive list of organisations and services available in Sheffield is through the online Help Yourself database.

Help Yourself You can find lots of useful information about local organisations and individuals that provide services in Sheffield on the Help Yourself website.

Help Yourself is an on-line directory of voluntary, community and faith sector, health and social care organisations and individuals who provide health and social care services and community based activities in Sheffield.

There is also a section on the website developed specifically to help people plan their care and support.

The database is only available online at: www.sheffieldhelpyourself.org.uk.

However, if you don’t have access to the internet at home you can either visit your local library and ask them to help you access it or you can contact the Sheffield Community Information Service (SCIS) who will be able to send you printed copies of the information contained on the database. Contact SCIS on: (0114) 273 4763 scis@sheffield.gov.uk

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Home Support There are many different home support services available in Sheffield that may help you meet your needs. These may include personal care (including dressing, washing, bathing and toileting); mobility and moving around your home; meals; medication; laundry; some cleaning tasks; managing your money i.e. collecting your pension; care at night time or a shopping service.

Companies that provide home support services in Sheffield are listed on the following pages. All of the companies listed are registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to make sure they provide a quality service (you can check inspection reports on their website www.cqc.org.uk).

Home support providers in Sheffield Advantage Healthcare 14 Jessops Riverside, 800 Brightside, Sheffield, S9 2RX (0114) 244 9116

Bluebird Care 208 White Lane, Gleadless, Sheffield, S12 3GL (0114) 265 6670

Age Concern - Sheffield Choice 44 Castle Square, Sheffield, S1 2GF - (0114) 250 2850

Care UK DCA (Sheffield) 15 President Buildings, President Way, Saville Street East, Sheffield, S4 7UQ - (0114) 279 8228

Alliance Care 27 Taplin Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4JD - (0114) 243 9522 Allied Healthcare Unit 26 President Buildings, Saville Street East, Sheffield, S4 7UQ (0114) 272 3727 Autism Plus Limited - The Coleridge Resource Centre Tinsley Park Road, Sheffield, S9 5DL - (0114) 243 4234

Care2Care Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill, Burngreave, Sheffield, S4 7LG (0114) 213 3171 Carewatch Sheffield Redlands, 3-5 Tapton House Road, Sheffield, S10 5BY (0114) 268 0333

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Home support providers in Sheffield Citizenship First - 350 Glossop Road 350 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2HW - (0114) 279 8001

Home Choice Care Redlands Business Centre, 3-5 Tapton House, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 5BY - (0114) 266 9996

Crossroads Unit 4 Riverside Court, Don Road, Sheffield, S9 2TJ - (0114) 261 1100

Home Instead Senior Care Haywood House, Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9ZX (0114) 246 9666

Dimensions Floor 1 Churchill House, 6 Meetinghouse Lane, Sheffield, S1 2DP - (0114) 241 2100 Direct Health Unit 2, 1 Arena Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S9 2LF (0114) 256 6480 GMS Carers 453 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S2 3AR - (0114) 253 1309 Goldsborough Home Care Suite 2, Building 1, Hawke Street Ind Estate, Hawke Street, Sheffield, S9 2SU - (0114) 261 3001 HF Trust Sheffield and Derbyshire 6 Broadfield Court, Sheffield, S8 0XF - (0114) 250 0718 Home Alternative Ltd Millennium House, 30 Junction Road, Sheffield, S11 8XB (0114) 266 6180

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Housing21 Unit 19 President Building, Saville Street East, Sheffield, S4 7UQ (0114) 275 9778 Inspire UK 3 Baker Street, G9 Building, Sheffield, S9 3WG (0114) 261 8978 Intercare Services Provincial House Business Centre, Solly Street, Sheffield, S1 4BB (0114) 276 5922 Longley Hall Choice Lifestyles Longley Hall, Longley Lane, Firth Park, Sheffield, S5 7JF (0114) 242 3773 Marigolds Clean and Care Services 14 Villiers Close, Arbourthorne, Sheffield, S2 2AX - (0114) 220 0314

Home support providers in Sheffield Mears Care Ground Floor, 4 Acres Hill Business Park, Acres Hill Lane, Sheffield, S9 4LR - (0114) 243 4633

Sarah Care Limited Century House, 109 Station Road, Sheffield, S20 3GS (0114) 248 5658

New Horizons Trust Home Care Services Unit 11, STEP Business Centre, Wortley Road, Deepcar, Sheffield, S36 2UH - (0114) 290 3627

Serenta Homecare Unit 2, 90 Lowedges Road, Sheffield, S8 7LD - (0114) 327 3575

Newfield View Supported Living 8B Gleadless Avenue, Sheffield, S12 2QH - (0114) 281 0818 One to One Community Care 2nd Floor, The Portergate, 257 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8NX 07909 591 342 PF Home Care Riverdale House, 89 Graham Road, Sheffield, S10 3GP (0114) 268 0222 Principle Support Limited 9 Orgreave Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9LQ (0114) 213 1750 Samfos Health 120 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HZ - (0114) 245 5450

Spectrum Social Care Ltd Spectrum House, 727 -729 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 2BG - (0114) 249 9988 SSA Social Work Limited 109 Burngreave Road, Sheffield, S3 9DF - (0114) 273 0777 Twelve Trees Homecare 17 Priory Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, S7 1LW - (0114) 255 5155 United Response Unit 6, Meersbrook Works, Valley Road, Meersbrook, Sheffield, S8 9FT - (0114) 255 8857 24/7 Homecare Services Limited 4 Park Square, Thorncliffe Park Estate, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PX - (0114) 257 3412

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Home Support for adults with a learning disability There are also services specifically aimed at adults with a learning disability.

The Joint Learning Disabilities Service has a Community and Tenancy Support (CATS) team that provide housing related support to help people with a learning disability maintain their tenancy. Housing related support means any support with paying bills, keeping your house safe and clean, or helping you to become more independent in your community.

The service also has a Personal Assistant Cover Service (PACS). This service is for adults with a learning disability who employ their own personal assistant to provide their care and support. The Personal Assistant Cover Service can arrange for someone to support you while your personal assistant (also known as a one-to-one) is away on holiday or sick. They offer a fully trained staff member and an easy billing process.

If you want to find out more about or access the services available to people with a learning disability including the CATS team and PACS please contact Joint Learning Disabilities – Provider Services: 712 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 9JN (0114) 203 7093 LDBusinessTeam@sheffield.gov.uk www.signpostsheffield.org.uk

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Meals delivery service To make sure you get regular meals and nutrition, you can have your meals delivered to your door.

Frozen meals You can have frozen meals delivered to your home once a fortnight to store in your freezer. The following companies can deliver frozen meals • Oakhouse Foods (01246) 551870 • Wiltshire Farm Foods (01246) 252345 • WRVS (01977) 696840 Hot meals You can also have hot meals delivered to your door every day. There is a choice of four main meals and three desserts, including a vegetarian option. A cold tea meal can also be delivered at the same time.

Hot meals delivery is provided by Park Care Meals (0114) 272 5000.

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Equipment and technology There is a wide range of equipment and technology available to support you to do the things you want to do more easily and with less risk. You can buy equipment from shops or catalogues. You can also request some equipment from your doctor. There is also technology available to help you to feel safer and more secure in your own home, for example, care alarms services.

Buying equipment If you’re struggling to do everyday things around the home there are lots of pieces of equipment that might help.

Some supermarkets now sell useful equipment to make life easier at home.

At the following local specialist shops you can see and try out equipment for making daily life easier.

Clark & Partners 0800 7833832 www.clarkandpartners.co.uk

Wicker Mobility Shop (0114) 272 3729 www.wickermobilityshop.co.uk

Eden Mobility 0800 652 8444 www.eden-mobility.co.uk If you would find it difficult to visit one of these shops you could order some equipment from your own home using a mail order company.

The companies listed below are just a few that offer home shopping for equipment and gadgets.

Red Cross Independent Living Shop 0844 2090029 www.shop.redcross.org.uk Patterson Medical 0844 4124330 www.youreableshop.co.uk

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Nottingham Rehab Supplies 0845 1218111 www.nrs-uk.co.uk

Equipment and Adaptations service Our Equipment and Adaptations service can assess people who are experiencing difficulties. There are policies in place to make sure we meet the needs of those who need it most. We may be able to help you if: •Y ou can’t manage to do essential things and there’s no other way of getting them done.

•Y ou’re struggling to manage but you, or a carer, are at serious risk of injury and there’s no other way of getting things done.

If it seems you would be better off getting help from someone else we’ll tell you who to get in touch with.

You can make a referral for yourself to Equipment and Adaptations by ringing our Adult Access Team on (0114) 273 4908. Depending on the risks you face, it can take up to three months to assess you at home.

Some council services are means tested.

For more information: (0114) 273 4908 www.sheffield.gov.uk/equipmentadaptations

Help from your doctor Making daily life easier can be as simple as a visit to your doctor or community nurse. They can offer lots of help and advice to staying independent, including •M obility aids to help you get around, such as walking frames, crutches or a referral for a wheelchair assessment.

• I ncontinence equipment to help with problems getting to the toilet on time, such as incontinence pads or a commode either through the district nurse or continence service.

•S pecialist equipment for someone who needs nursing care at home, such as a specialist bed or hoist.

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Loan or hire of equipment Sometimes you only need equipment for a short time. You can loan equipment for up to eight weeks from the British Red Cross – the service is free but you’ll be asked to make a donation.

British Red Cross (0114) 242 7370 www.redcross.org.uk Wheelchairs can also be loaned for free from Shopmobility, this can be for the day or for a longer time. They also have a wide range of three and four wheeled electronic mobility scooters available for loan for a small fee, starting at £2.50.

Shopmobility Sheffield Eldon Road (off West Street) outlet (0114) 281 2278 Crystal Peaks outlet: (0114) 248 3802 http://shopmobility-sheffield.weebly.com/ Alternatively some of the shops listed in the Buying equipment section of this leaflet also hire out equipment.

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Getting things fixed If there are little jobs that need doing to make your home safer, you could get in touch with the Home Safety Check scheme. They work with older and disabled people and can do small jobs, like fit hand rails on stairs or grab rails, for about half the usual cost.

Home Safety Check scheme at Stayput (0114) 256 4270 If you’re a home-owner and need general repairs, Stayput may be able to help. There is a charge for any work done, but they offer free help with advice, surveys, finding builders and maybe with grants.

Stayput (0114) 256 4270 www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk Age UK Sheffield’s Handyperson Scheme can do manual jobs, such as moving furniture, and small fixing jobs around the home for people aged 55 and over if there’s no one else around to help; they only charge for the cost of the materials.

Handyperson Scheme (0114) 250 2874 www.ageuksheffield.org.uk

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City Wide Care Alarms Our City Wide Care Alarms service helps people to remain safe, secure and independent in their own home, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When you join, we provide a portable alarm button, and a base unit that you can hear and speak through, thanks to its powerful microphone and loudspeaker.

If you need help, all you have to do is press one of the alarm buttons and it automatically connects you to our call-monitoring centre. Our trained staff have instant access to your information and will quickly provide the most appropriate help, whether that is your relative, doctor, our specially trained mobile support workers or the emergency services.

The full service, including our mobile support worker, is just £4.67 per week (price set until March 2012).

Additional alarms We also provide a range of alarms, which work with the main unit, to help manage specific risks in your home. These alarms can provide the help needed for people to stay in their own home. Other alarms that are available include: • Smoke Detector • Fall Detector • Carbon Monoxide Detector • Gas Detector • Extreme Temperature Sensor • Flood Detector • Property Exit Sensor • Epilepsy Sensor • Medication Dispenser To find out more about our service, or any of these additional alarms, please contact 0800 013 0980 citywidecarealarms@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/carealarms

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Respite Respite care is provided for people to give them and/or their carer a break.

This can be: • Provided in your own home • A stay in a residential or nursing home • Provided by our Adult Placement – Shared Lives service •D ay time and evening activities such as lunch clubs or community support services

Adult Placement – Shared Lives The Adult Placement – Shared Lives service recruits, trains and supports carers. They then link people who need help, with people who can provide it.

They help vulnerable adults who may have difficulties managing on their own. They can offer companionship, encourage independence and support with everyday things, activities, and getting out and about. They also offer the opportunity to live in a family environment and provide breaks for carers.

(0114) 273 5185 adultfamily.placement@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/adultplacement

Community Support Service (CSS) CSS provides support with independence and respite for disabled adults and carers. They provide support to overcome barriers, such as travel training or accessing fitness, learning, employment or social activities.

Daytime and evening respite and support for you and/or your carer is provided through a number of groups across the city where the group members decide what activities they will do, these can include sports, crafts or getting out and about.

An Activity Hub has been specially adapted for people with high support needs, where you will find a variety of activities such as sports, music and cooking. The building has a multisensory room and changing places facilities.

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Respite Floating support is also available. This offers support to help you maintain a tenancy which can help you live more independently, it can include support with correspondence, developing household routines and budgeting.

Adult Access (0114) 273 4908 or CSS direct on (0114) 203 7209 cssinfo@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/communitysupport

Short Break service The Learning Disabilities Service provides a Short Break Service (also known as respite) to adults with a learning disability. It is provided so that you or your carer can have a break. Short break care can include: • Support in your own home • Overnight stays • Supported holidays or weekends away • Days out • Evening or weekend activities in the community Short break care can be provided in one of our short break care units where our staff are available 24 hours a day. We can provide a ‘rolling programme’ of care over the year, for example one weekend every month.

We have specialist facilities to support people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, staffed by trained learning disability nurses.

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Respite If you want to find out more about or access the services available to people with a learning disability including the Short Breaks service please contact Joint Learning Disabilities – Provider Services: Write to: 712 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 9JN (0114) 203 7093 LDBusinessTeam@sheffield.gov.uk www.signpostsheffield.org.uk

Other organisations A lot of other private providers and residential homes will also provide respite services for a cost along with some charitable organisations.

Carers There is also respite available if you are a carer. Please see more information in the Carers section on page 35.

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Transport There are transport services available in Sheffield that provide freedom and independence to those who may otherwise struggle to get around easily or use public transport.

Travel Solutions Our Travel Solutions Team offer help and advice to all disabled and older people, whether or not you are eligible for adult social care support.

They can provide personal options based on your circumstances, to help you travel around the city. If you have a journey in mind, you can get support to plan the route and method of transport.

You can also get a copy of our Travel Guide for Disabled and Older People – it’s a catalogue of all the products and services available (many of which are free). You can download a copy from the Travel Solutions page on our website or contact the team.

(0114) 268 5271 travel-team@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/caresupport/adults/travel/support

Community Transport Providers Sheffield Community Transport (SCT) provide various services to help people get around the city. Their services include •S hopper Bus services in Sheffield - provide links between local communities and opportunities for shopping and personal business.

•C ity Ride door-to-door service - for people who have difficulties using public transport.

•C ommunity Car Scheme - volunteers use their own cars to help people who have problems with mobility and using public transport.

•C ollective Travel vehicles - for use by local community groups at nonprofit making rates. Can be used for a wide range of activities, for short and long-distance trips.

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Transport To find out more about the services available contact SCT (0114) 276 6148 reception@sheffieldct.co.uk www.sheffieldct.co.uk There are several other services that provide residents of Sheffield access to transport. You can search for providers on the Sheffield Help Yourself website at www.sheffieldhelpyourself.org.uk.

Travel Passes and Blue Badge scheme Travel passes are available for people aged 60 and over, people with a mental health condition, and disabled people to use on bus and rail services. The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems. It allows Blue Badge holders to park close to where they need to go. More information is available from: (0114) 273 4897 carbadge@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/bluebadge Or from Travel South Yorkshire on (01709) 51 51 51 www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/ticketfinder Signpost Sheffield (a website about the Joint Learning Disabilities Service) has lots more help and advice around transport for people with learning disabilities. www.signpostsheffield.org.uk.

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Activities Sheffield offers a wide variety of social and leisure activities to people of all ages. Whether you just want to know what’s on in your area or need support to access activities, help is available.

Activity Sheffield Our Activity Sheffield service offer a range of sport, play and physical activity sessions, aiming to get more people, more active, more often.

To find out more about what’s on offer contact the team on (0114) 273 4266 activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/activitysheffield

Over 50’s Activities Search Older Sheffield - the on-line directory of around 1,200 local voluntary, community and faith services that are available for the over 50's in Sheffield. The site also features adverts from selected commercial organisations providing services for older people.

You'll find anything from support groups to line dancing and from advice centres to DIY support. lder Sheffield Signpost Agency, Age UK Sheffield, 44 Castle Square, O Sheffield, S1 2GF (0114) 253 7691 www.oldersheffield.org.uk

Activities for disabled people Within Reach have produced a new Sports Directory to provide information on local sports clubs and leisure facilities for disabled people in Sheffield.

Contact them to find out more.

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Activities (0114) 273 4266 kimberley.ashmore@sheffield.gov.uk www.withinreach.org.uk There’s also lots of information and advice about leisure and activities for people with learning disabilities on the Signpost Sheffield website at www.signpostsheffield.org.uk.

Activities for people with a learning disability The Joint Learning Disabilities Service provides an extensive range of social, leisure and general interest activities – some in partnership with other groups and organisations. The service have a range of facilities that are designed specifically for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, behaviour that challenges and dementia. We will change our service to suit you, help you access community groups and shape your service around your needs. The service also provides a variety of work-based activities for people with a learning disability that include voluntary and paid work. They can also offer a benefit assessment so that you understand how employment may affect the benefits you get.

If you want to find out more about or access the services available to adults with a learning disability including various day opportunities and employment please contact Joint Learning Disabilities – Provider Services: 712 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 9JN (0114) 203 7093 LDBusinessTeam@sheffield.gov.uk www.signpostsheffield.org.uk

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Health and wellbeing There are many different services available in Sheffield to help you keep fit and well. From services to improve your health, to those to get you out and about enjoying an active lifestyle, there is something for everyone.

If you’re concerned about your health talk to your doctor. If you haven’t got one you can talk to NHS Direct – they can also help you register with a local doctor.

0845 46 47 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Regular exercise will keep you feeling fit and healthy – use the contacts in the Activities Section of this guide to find out to what’s going on in your area.

Stop Smoking Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service has a large number of fully trained stop smoking advisers, ready to give you the advice and support you need to help you quit – and it’s all free!

Sheffield Quit Stop, 39 Charles Street Sheffield S1 2HU 0800 068 4490 www.sheffieldstopsmoking.nhs.uk

Slice The Slice Scheme offers significant savings on sports activities in pools, sports centres, and golf courses across Sheffield and also in selected sites in Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham.

(0114) 273 4266 activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/slicecard

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Health and wellbeing Sheffield Health Trainers Sheffield Community Health Trainers can offer one-to-one support around changing or leading a healthier lifestyle. The service is free and confidential.

(0114) 305 1407 janie.vendeiro@nhs.net You can also visit the following websites for general advice about staying healthy.

Sheffield Healthy Communities Programme The Healthy Communities Programme is about improving health and addressing health inequalities. There are 15 Healthy Communities Programmes across the city covering 35 neighbourhoods. There are also many activities to support people to improve their health. www.yhmsheffield.org.uk/healthycommunities

Health Advice Find more information about different health issues visit: www.yhmsheffield.org.uk/yourhealth If you need advice or information about NHS services contact the Patient Services Team: (0114) 271 2400 PST@sth.nhs.uk.

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Advice and Advocacy There are times when everyone needs some advice or someone to help them make their voice heard. In Sheffield there are many organisations that can provide these services.

Advocacy Finder You can use the Advocacy Finder Helpline to search a suitable organisation.

08451 228633 www.advocacyresource.org.uk

Other Advocacy organisations You can also contact one of the following organisations for advice: Age UK Sheffield 0800 169 6565 www.ageuk.org.uk Advice Sheffield Online resource for finding free, independent and confidential advice. www.advicesheffield.org.uk Citizens Advice Bureau Search for you local office at www.citizensadvice.org.uk 08444 111 444

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Advice and Advocacy National Mencap Specific advocacy and support services for adults with a learning disability 0300 3300 631 (local rate) Sheffield Mental Health Citizens Advice Bureau Sheffield Mental Health CAB is a registered charity that provides a free generalist and specialist confidential advice service for users of mental health services in Sheffield and their carers, friends and relatives.

(0114) 271 8025 Roshni Roshni is a resource centre run by and for South Asian women in Sheffield, which actively promotes the needs of local Asian women through self-help, employment, advocacy, information provision, cultural, health and wellbeing activities.

(0114) 250 8898 Sheffield African Caribbean Mental Health Association (SACMHA) The company has many years experience in working with older people, people with mental health issues and providing a culturally sensitive service to clients with BME backgrounds.

(0114) 273 6393 www.sacmha.org.uk

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Advice and Advocacy Sheffield and District Afro-Caribbean Community Association Ltd (SADACCA) A registered charity that provides for the African-Caribbean community offering a support service for older people, community and acute care, and advocacy.

(0114) 275 3479 info@sadacca.org www.sadacca.org Sheffield Centre for Independent Living (SCIL) Advocacy service SCIL offer a free, independent disability information service for disabled people that is run by disabled volunteers, and an advocacy service that can support disabled people to access health, social care or provide help on any disability-related issue.

(0114) 253 6750 www.sheffieldcil.org.uk/what-we-do/advocacy-service-health

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Finance Keeping your finances in order is important and can make a big difference to your life. Whether it’s day to day spending, planning for your future care needs, finding out what benefits you’re entitled to or dealing with debt, we know that sometimes money matters can seem overwhelming - but support is available.

Financial Healthcheck It’s sensible to do a regular financial healthcheck. You can do this through the Money Advice Service.

0300 500 5000 – they can then call you back www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk

The Citizens Advice Bureau The Citizens Advice Bureau – Advice Guide offers lots of advice to help you manage your money. You can find out about general budgeting, debt advice, paying your bills, benefits, banking, savings, pensions, insurance and much more.

Money Management – Citizens Advice Bureau 08444 111 444 www.adviceguide.org.uk If you need financial advice you can speak to your local bank branch or to an independent financial advisor. If you choose an independent financial advisor check that they are registered with the Financial Services Authority and make sure you understand their fees.

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Finance Self Funding If you are not eligible for our support, or chose to pay for your own care, you are called a self funder. You can access general information about paying for your own care and about accredited financial advisors from these organisations: Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) You can access both general information about paying for care and information about accredited financial advisers in your areas through SOLLA. 0845 303 2909 admin@societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk www.societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk Counsel and Care Counsel and Care provides independent information and advice for older people and their families about care and support issues.

0845 300 7585 www.counselandcare.org.uk Age UK Age UK provides independent information and advice on finding and paying for care.

0800 169 65 65 www.ageuk.org.uk

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Finance Benefits advice Checking your entitlements could mean extra money to help you maintain an independent lifestyle. There are many different benefits you might be able to claim.

Your entitlement depends on your individual circumstances, to find out what you may be entitled to you can arrange a check with our Financial Assessments service.

(0114) 273 4440 or 273 4613 financial.assessments@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/adultfinance You can also contact our benefits advice line on (0114) 273 6777 or the Disability Benefits enquiry line on 0800 88 22 00.

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Supported Accommodation In Sheffield we will try to support you to remain in your own home for as long as you want to. Our primary aim is to keep you living independently at home. When this is no longer practical or not what you want, there are several different options available to you. These include Extra Care Housing, Residential Care and Nursing Care.

Extra Care Housing Extra care housing combines sheltered accommodation with more traditional residential care homes. It is designed to make life easier for older people who can no longer cope with entirely living in their own home whilst allowing them to maintain some level of independence.

Extra care housing provides: • self contained flats or bungalows in a sheltered environment • housing related support to help you live independently • an appropriate package of care in your own home • 24 hour support • more communal facilities than existing sheltered schemes, e.g. restaurant, lounge, activity room, library, health suite, computer suite • independence and re-enablement Sheffield has five extra care schemes. While there are some bungalows most of the accommodation is two bedroom flats. The majority of homes are for rent however there are options to part buy or purchase outright.

To find out more contact the scheme you’re interested in directly on (0114) 273 7920

• Guildford Grange in Norfolk Park • The Meadows in Shirecliffe

(0114) 243 5749.

• Brunswick Gardens in Woodhouse • White Willows in Jordanthorpe • Roman Ridge in Wincobank

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(0114) 294 0000

(0114) 237 7960.

(0114) 280 0540

Supported Accommodation Residential care Residential care is for people who can’t continue to live in their own home, even with support. You can stay in residential care for a short-time (known as respite care), over a longer period or permanently.

You would stay in a comfortable furnished room (in some places you could bring your own furniture) and staff are usually available 24 hours a day.

A residential care home normally provides accommodation, meals, and ‘personal care’. Personal care can include support to get up or go to bed, eat, wash, dress, and use the toilet. In some homes staff can help you to gain skills that help you to be independent. A district nurse makes regular visits to care homes.

The Joint Learning Disabilities Service works in partnership with local housing associations across the city to provide residential accommodation for adults with a learning disability. If you want to find out more about or access the services available to people with a learning disability including Residential Care and Nursing accommodation please contact Joint Learning Disabilities – Provider Services: 712 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 9JN (0114) 203 7093 LDBusinessTeam@sheffield.gov.uk www.signpostsheffield.org.uk

Nursing care Nursing homes offer 24 hour nursing care by trained nursing staff. The person in charge of the nursing home must be a qualified doctor or nurse, and there will always be nursing staff on duty to support you.

How much you pay will depend on your individual circumstances – you can request a financial assessment if you think you’re entitled to support towards the cost of your care.

The Joint Learning Disability service also provides nursing accommodation for adults with a learning disability. Please see the contact details above in the residential care section for more information.

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Supported Accommodation More Information on Residential and Nursing Care You can contact Residential or Nursing Care Homes directly for more information. Details of all registered residential and nursing care homes are available through the Care Quality Commission (CQC) website, including current ratings of care homes. www.cqc.org.uk/#carehomes Or alternatively you could request the ‘Guide to Residential and Nursing Care in Sheffield’ for more information and contact details of all the homes in Sheffield. To request this guide please call (0114) 273 4119.

Help to pay for you to stay in a care home is available from Adult Social Care services if you request an assessment and are eligible for support from us. You may have to make a contribution to the cost of the care home and this will be decided through a financial assessment. To request an assessment contact the Adult Access Team: (0114) 273 4908 adultaccess@sheffield.gov.uk Corporate Mail Facility, FREEPOST NEA5527, Town Hall, Sheffield S1 2ZZ.

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Carers If you are providing regular and substantial support to a relative, friend or neighbour who cannot manage on their own due to illness, disability or frailty, then you are a carer.

There is support available to carers in Sheffield both through adult social care services if we are supporting the person you care for, or through a number of other voluntary agencies. You can also speak to your doctor for help and support in your caring role.

Carers Needs Assessment Carers, according to the above definition, are entitled to a carers needs assessment from Adult Social Care services if we are supporting the person you care for.

We can provide help and support with: • care services to help the person you care for become more independent •c are services that look after the person you care for while you have a short term or longer break • s ervices directly to you, like help in your own home so you have more time to help the person you care for •a short term plan which would be put in place should an accident or emergency leave you unable to care • s upport with shopping, cleaning, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, medicating and general emotional support To get assessed contact our Adult Access Team on (0114) 273 4908.

Carers Emergency Support Team The Carers Emergency Support Team work with Carers supporting people over the age of 65, where that person has had some contact with our service. The team work with you and the person they care for to create a short-term plan that will be put in place should an accident or emergency leave you unable to care.

For referrals to the team contact your Social Worker for further details, or the access team (0114) 273 4908

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Carers Sheffield Carers Centre They provide help and information for carers and former carers. The centre offers a range of activities including aromatherapy, a creative writing group, an art group and monthly coffee mornings. They also send out regular newsletters. Contact them at: (0114) 272 8362

7 Bells Square, Bells Court, Sheffield, S1 2FY

office@sheffieldcarers.org.uk

www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk

Sheffield Young Carers Project They provide information, advice and support for children and young people under 21 years old who care for someone. The project helps young carers access a range of social, educational and employment opportunities. Contact them at: (0114) 281 6119

144 Charles Street, Sheffield, S1 2NT

young.carer@virgin.net

www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk

Sharing Caring Project Sharing Caring Project supports older carers (55 years old or more) of people with learning disabilities in Sheffield. The project has a lot of experience of supporting older carers to explore options for the future when they may no longer be able to provide the same level of care. Contact them at: (0114) 275 8879

Norfolk Lodge, Park Grange Road, Sheffield, S2 3QF

sharingcaringproject@hotmail.com

Other Organisations You can also get help from: Carers UK 0808 808 7777 www.carersuk.org

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NHS Carers Direct 0808 802 0202 www.nhs.uk/carersdirect

Worried about abuse All adults should be able to live free from fear and harm and have their rights and choices respected. Some adults are less able to protect themselves than others, and some have difficulty making their wishes and feelings known. This may make them vulnerable to abuse.

Abuse may be physical or sexual, it may involve people taking money without permission, or not looking after someone properly. It may include bullying or humiliating, or not allowing contact with friends and family. Anyone can be an abuser – relatives, partners, people paid to provide care and services, volunteers, neighbours, friends and strangers. Abuse can be the result of a single act or may continue over months or years. Abuse can be accidental or a deliberate act.

We take concerns about adult abuse seriously. If you suspect abuse is happening, contact the Adult Access Team on: (0114) 273 4908 dult Access Team Corporate Mail Facility, FREEPOST NEA5527, Town A Hall, Sheffield, S1 2ZZ adultaccess@sheffield.gov.uk

First Point, Howden House, Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH

Other useful contacts if you suspect abuse are:

Safeguarding Adults We work with the Police and Health Services to make sure adults in Sheffield are safe.

This work includes safeguarding and responding to the abuse of vulnerable adults.

(0114) 273 4908

Sheffield Domestic Abuse Partnership You have the right to live life free from fear, violence and abuse. If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, the Sheffield Domestic Abuse Partnership can help you.

0808 808 2241 help@sheffdap.org.uk www.sheffdap.org.uk

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Worried about abuse Other sources of help Action for Elder Abuse 0808 808 8141 South Yorkshire Police (0114) 220 2020 Information on safeguarding and disability hate crime can be found on Signpost Sheffield: www.signpostsheffield.org.uk/healthy-safe/safe

Tell us what you think We welcome and value comments, complaints, compliments and suggestions about how we run our services. We use your feedback to improve our services.

If you have a comment, compliment or complaint you can contact your Social Worker or Care Manager, or you can contact their manager. We want to resolve any concerns you have as quickly as possible, so if you contact a member of staff, or their manager, we’ll look into this straight away.

We also have a formal complaints procedure if your complaint is something which the Social Work team manager is unable to resolve.

If you want to make a comment, compliment or complaint about the service you get from Sheffield City Council, contact our Social Care Complaints Team: Complaints Team (0114) 273 4660 omplaints Team, Customer Services, Sheffield City Council, Town Hall, C Pinstone Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH socialcarecomplaints@sheffield.gov.uk

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Other information available Below is a list of other information leaflets and guides that are available on request.

• Guide to Residential and Nursing Care in Sheffield • Equip yourself for Independent Living at Home • Care & Support for Older People and Disabled Adults in Sheffield • Ageing well in Sheffield • Equipment & Adaptations - Getting the Help you need • Equipment & Adaptations - Ideas and Answers • Adult Placement - Shared Lives (respite and befriending) • City Wide Care Alarms • The Forge Centre (HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C) • Community Mental Health Teams • Services for People with Impaired Vision/Hearing • What is Adult Abuse • Self Directed Support - Introductory Leaflet • Self Directed Support – Support Planning Toolkit • Right to Control • Quality Improvement Network (How to get Involved) • Travel Guide • Community Support Service • Carers Emergency Support Team • Community Assessment Reablement Service

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This document can be supplied in alternative formats, please contact 0114 273 4908 Sheffield City Councill Adult Access Team Tel: 0114 273 4908 www.sheffield.gov.uk Working together for older people in Sheffield Join one of our groups or lunch clubs

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Hallamshire Care Home is a stylish, warm and tastefully converted Victorian building registered to offer residential and EMI care for up to 32 residents. We specialise in high quality dementia care, providing long and short term accommodation with first rate facilities, in beautiful and comfortable surroundings.

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