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NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) Advice Independent Living

Last year, it accounted for about 4% of CCGs’ total spending. NHS England estimates that spending on CHC, NHS-funded nursing care … See more

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Unacceptable healthcare inequalities

WEBMencap report reveals unacceptable healthcare inequalities Even before COVID-19, people with a learning disability experienced shockingly high levels of health …

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10 Ways to Support a Caregiver in the Family

WEBHow best to support a caregiver (external links in this guest article will open in a new browser tab or window) The state of the country’s health and social care is a hot …

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NHS continuing healthcare in Scotland

WEBNHS CHC equivalent in Scotland Since 2015, the NHS in Scotland has replaced continuing healthcare or CHC with a scheme called Hospital Based Complex …

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Kitchen Safety Advice Independent Living

WEBOne way or another, most of us spend quite a lot of time in the kitchen – preparing food and drinks, clearing up, doing laundry, eating – and like the bathroom, …

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Elderly care systems around the world

WEBDifferent rules in different parts of the UK. Elderly care systems vary between the different countries of the UK. In Northern Ireland, home care is free for people over …

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Mobility Problems in the Obese Population Care Professional

WEBBariatric, a professional synonym for obese To many people, ‘bariatrics’ is an unfamiliar term. What it describes – the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention …

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Choosing a Rise and Recliner

WEBThe first big decision is whether to choose a single or dual motor rise and recliner. Single motor chairs have the backrest and leg rest operating together – as the backrest …

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Malnutrition on the rise Advice Independent Living

WEBStaggering and avoidable cost. According to the report, the estimated cost of malnutrition in both adults and children in England in 2011-12 was £19.6 billion (£23.5 …

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My Care Budget Advice Independent Living

WEBWe get a lot of questions from visitors to Independent Living about managing a personal care or health budget. Many people find it a daunting prospect, and aren’t …

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NHS Wheelchair Services & Personal Health Budgets

WEBMore than 70,000 people currently have personal health budgets – 40,000 wheelchair users – and as part of the NHS Long Term Plan, access will increase so that up to …

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Access to Work Advice Independent Living

WEBAccess to Work – the scheme that funds the practical support necessary for the employment of someone with a disability or long-term health condition. Applying for …

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Moving and handling guidance

WEBFor employers, safe moving and handling is regulated by legislation: Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) This is the cornerstone of safe working practices, healthy …

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Advice Independent Living

WEBPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) is the benefit paid to people between 16 and 64 to help with the extra costs of living with a disability or long-term health condition. PIP …

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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Advice Independent Living

WEBNotifying changes is your responsibility, and you can be prosecuted if you don’t do so. You can phone the DLA Enquiry Line – Telephone: 0800 121 4600 or …

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Manual Handling Legislation Advice Independent Living

WEBManual handling is regulated by legislation: Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) This is the cornerstone of safe working practices, healthy environments …

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Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman Advice

WEBThe Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (formerly known simply as the Local Government Ombudsman) deals with complaints about local authorities …

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Risk Assessment & Hoist FAQ

WEBThere are two types of risk assessment required; generic and individual. • Generic risk assessment considers the workplace/environment in general, including the equipment …

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Council Tax exemptions Advice Independent Living

WEBMany people could save on council tax We are probably all aware of the discount provided on council tax for single person households, but there are a surprising …

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