Autism Care Homes Really Can Make A Difference

Autism Care Homes Really Can Make A Difference

 

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For many parents with an autistic child, placing them in a specialist autism care home is usually a necessary step forward, but often it’s a decision tinged with guilt, especially where the child is approaching adulthood and is facing living away from their parents for the first time. The staff who work in the many care homes which specialise in autism care fully understand how the parents and children feel during the transitional period and can offer advise and support throughout.

Needs vary throughout the autism spectrum and you need to be sure your child will given the necessary support and freedom where appropriate. As a child grows into adulthood, their special needs or leaning disability may allow them to eventually live more or less independently. Some autism care homes have facilities which cater for those capable of leading independent lives where the service users reside in self contained residences with all the necessary support on hand 24/7, yet have the freedom to get on with their own lives.

In other cases where independent living is not an option, autism care homes cater for their service users’ needs in as many different ways as there are differing needs. Many autism care homes use the term ‘person centered support’ but only those who fully understand special needs and learning disability can really deliver truly person centered support. Many young adults with autism may never lead an independent life, however through pro-active care where allowing individuals to recognise their own strengths and build on them gives each and every autistic child the best opportunity.

It can be hard for parents to help children with a learning disability as they, and through no fault of their own, have a tendency to do all they can for their children. The benefit of specialist care is to help young adults with special needs to learn to be as independent as possible. Sometimes it’s just being able to dress and wash themselves, but often it’s empowering them to be able to cook and clean, pay bills and manage finances.

Moving from a family home into a specialist care home is a truly massive step for both the child and the parents. This transition is something which can be managed with tact. Starting with a few day visits helps the child grow accustomed the new surroundings and lets them meet and make friends with other residents. Day visits can be followed by over night stays which further help them adapt to the new surroundings. Even with a transition plan in place, the final move in is going to be an emotional time for all parties. However when handled properly and professionally, moving from the family home to an autism care home is an exciting step forward.

Carl Liver

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Paying for Care in the UK – Beginners Guide

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Working out how to pay for care can be overwhelming and depending on where you or your relative reside in the UK, can cause the cost of care to vary outside the free NHS provision.

Recently the government published an independent review for social care funding in England called the Dilnot report, by Andrew Dilnot. One of the recommendations on the Dilnot report was that long term care fees paid by individuals in their lifetime are capped at £35,000. At present the current fees paid by individual is unlimited.

This £35,000 limit set by the government could be increased in the future, if free NHS provision should continue to suffer.

The fee for food, heating and lighting currently stands at £7,000 to £10,000 per annum for care fees, it’s recommended in the report to include this charge in addition to the £35,000 limit. Critics disagree with this additional charge as suggested by the report. However, the Dilnot report states that it’s only fair this additional charge is included since individuals would have to pay for that anyway, regardless of the individual receiving care from their own home or from a care home.

Currently the means tested threshold before paying the full cost of care is £23,250. However, the Dilnot report recommends an increase of £100,000 before an individual is liable to the full cost of social care – with the £35,000 lifetime added afterwards.

Also a national eligibility criterion is suggested in the Dilnot report to ensure better regularity. So if you should move to another local authority, they’ll be no further assessment required.
So, if you’re short on information regarding paying for care for you or a relative, here are the key points to consider:

1. Advice – Try and find a reputable company for long term care advice.
2. Types of Care – There are two long term care option that is Home Care or Caring Home.
3. Fees – These can vary depending on your care option, the cheaper option is Home care.
4. Financial Support – Depending on your saving and assets you could benefit from local authority support.
5. Power of Attorney – Family and friends can act on your behalf through a legal arrangement called Power of Attorney.
6. Online tools – There are many online tools for paying for care such as Cost of care calculator, Live chat with a financial adviser, Videos and FAQ’s.
7. Dilnot Report – An independent review by Andrew Dilnot on social care funding. Latest research, opinion and recommendation for social care funding.
8. Financial advice – I recommend contacting a qualified Financial Adviser on care fees and paying for care before committing.
9. Means Testing – The state will only provide maximum fund for those who pass the means test.
10. Annuities – There are many financial companies providing annuities that can help with cost of care.

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