Care and Support at Home
Our Care at Home Team provides Outcome-Focused, Person-Centered Care and Support Tailored to the Individual, enabling them to enjoy an Independent Life in the comfort of their Own Home and around those They Love the Most.
Services
- Getting Up in the Morning
- Assisting to Bed at Night
- Help with getting Washed and Dressed
- Bathing and Showering
- Assisting with Cooking
- Assistance to Eat
- Continence Care and Support
- Help with Medication
- Collection of Prescriptions
- Help with Household Tasks and Cleaning
- Laundry Support
- Re-ablement Support
- Personal Shopper or Support to Shop
- Socialising and Interesting Company
- Overnight Stays
- Respite to allow a Personal Carer some free time, giving Peace of Mind that their loved one is being Well Cared For
- General Welfare Checks
- Any other Support Needs can be discussed and we will Endeavour to Provide this.
Stranraer Skills Station believe it is important for all Individuals to Stay in their Own Environment, with their Home Comforts for as long as possible.
Our commitment is to promote their Independence and Tailor the Care and Support Needs in the way They Choose.
Day Care Hubs & Support Services
We have Three Day Care Support Hubs:
Skills-Station@Corsewall
Skills-Station@Shorefront
Skills-Station@PlatformOne
All the Support Hubs provide a Safe and Stimulating Environment to Socialise and Participate in various Activities as You Require.
Corsewall and Shorefront are our Day Care Social Hubs for Older Adults and Platform One is our Hub for Young Adults with Additional and Complex Needs.
Support can be accommodated for all Adults over 16 years, we support those with Additional or Specialist Needs and Older adults; all Support is Tailored to the Individuals Outcomes.
Each Social Hub offers something different and all provide Small Groups, Comfortable and Cheerful settings, with Supportive and Friendly Employees.
Individuals can be Supported to Develop or Maintain Life Skills: –
- Where we have ensured that the Day Care Hubs are Homely and Relaxing for Service Users.
- Small Group Facilities for More Personalised Care and Support.
- Fully functional, adapted Kitchen and Cooking facilities.
- Access and use of various forms of Technology and the Internet.
- Personal Care Needs, including Medication Administration.
- Disabled Toilet and Shower facilities.
- Arts and Crafts.
- Various Games, Activities aimed to Maintain or Develop Motor and/or Cognitive Functions and Skills.
- Supported Access to the Local Community and participation in other Community-Based Activities.
- Lunch provision.
- After-hours Use of Facilities as required.
We can Tailor our Support to Meet your Needs, Wishes and Outcomes and this is always lead by you.
Housing Support
A significant part of our Team is Working in the Community, Supporting Service Users in their Own Home.
Their tasks are Many and Rewarding and importantly Enable the Individuals to remain as Independently as Possible, whilst still living in their Own Homes.
We also Support People to Live Independently in their Own Homes via our 24/7 Support Services.
How do we Receive our Funding?
We offer Support Funding as detailed below or by Self or Privately Funded Care and Support.
Funding Options for Self-Directed Support!
Self-Directed Support aims to give Individuals More Flexibility, Choice and Control over their Health and Social Care Support.
Self-directed Support is based around the Five Key Principles of Respect, Fairness, Freedom, Safety, and Independence.
There are Four Different Funding Options for Self-Directed Support!
Option One
Direct Payment: The Supported Person receives a Direct Payment, and They Can Choose how to spend it on Their Care.
Option Two
Individual Service Fund held by their Provider: The Supported Person decides on the Support They Want, and Appropriate Support is Arranged and Paid For on their behalf.
Option Three
Directly Sourced and Paid for by your Local Authority.
Option Four
Mix of options One Two and Three.
