The Friends were kindly invited by Hannah Mills, to attend a Coffee Morning at Fenchurch House Care Home recently, and we were only too delighted to accept. We are always grateful for the warm support Fenchurch House Care Home gives to our Charity, and it was lovely to spend time there once again.
During the morning, Hannah introduced us to Hayleigh Warrener, Customer Care Officer for Adult Social Care in the Spalding area. Over coffee and cake, we had a really informative and relaxed chat, learning more about the ways in which Hayleigh and her team can help people who need support to remain independent in their own homes and within the community.
Hayleigh has very kindly written a couple of paragraphs, which we are pleased to share here, along with links to further information. We hope this will be helpful to anyone who may need support themselves, or who knows someone who might benefit from a little extra help. It was reassuring to learn just how much support is available and how accessible these services can be.
Adult Social Care can provide information and advice on a range of services and support available within an individual’s local area. This may include signposting to relevant organisations and services, such as Lifelines, key safes, and guidance around Lasting Power of Attorney (LPOA), to name just a few.
Our aim is to support individuals in the community with the least level of intervention necessary, helping them to remain independent and living in their own homes wherever possible.
Adult Social Care can also support with day-to-day needs, including meals, personal care (such as washing, dressing, and toileting), and other essential tasks. Please note that a full Care and Support Needs Assessment would be required to determine whether an individual meets the eligibility criteria for support. Following this, a financial assessment would take place, as a financial contribution towards care may be required. There is also a financial threshold that individuals must meet in order to receive funded support.
For further advice or information, there are several options available:
Connect to Support | Connect to Support Lincolnshire
https://www.carechoices.co.uk/publication/lincolnshire-care-services-directory/
Call the customer service centre on 01522 782155
Not only did Friends’ members enjoy a welcoming and friendly Coffee Morning, but we also came away better informed about how Adult Social Care can make a real difference within our community.
Our sincere thanks go to Hannah and everyone at Fenchurch House Care Home for inviting us once again and for continuing to support the Friends in such a thoughtful way.
Christine Grocock
Secretary
Friends of Johnson Community Hospital
info@friendsofjohnsonhospital.co.uk
In the pic, we have Christine Lawton (Friends’ President), Hayleigh Warrener (Customer Care Officer) and Jean Hill (Friends’ member)