Different service settings
The main services that adult social care providers offer are generally divided into the following groups:
- ‘Care at Home’ which is care provided in people's own homes, including shared accommodation often called ‘Supported Living’ and care provided in Extra Care retirement housing which may have an on-site care team.
- Residential care can be with, or without nursing care. In residential care both accommodation and care are provided. If a care home provides nursing care there will be a nursing team on site 24/7.
- Day time activities can be offered either building based, or in the community, involving a wide range of activities and opportunities. This can include supported employment, rehabilitation and reablement support, social activities and personal care SCIE. Role and principles of reablement | SCIE
- Self-directed care and support provided by a Personal Assistant who is employed by the individual.
Who provides adult social care in Greater Manchester ?
- There are around 1000 establishments providing adult social care in Greater Manchester. Most services are provided by the independent, private and voluntary sector, and the remainder are provided by Local Authorities. Organisations range from very small local providers to large national organisations, and a wide range of settings.
- All services that provide personal or nursing care, either in a residential establishment, or to people in their own homes, must be registered with the Care Quality Commission.
- There are a growing number of people who employ their own care and support workers often referred to as Personal Assistants.
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