Since 1994, user of Woodford Homecare have been using several different ways in which fund their care and support needs. Many of whom have used one or more of the following methods.
Local Authority funding
This is where the Local Authority (typically the local Council) agrees an amount to fully fund a person’s support, whether it is in a residential placement or as part of a supported living package.
The funding package is agreed following an assessment of the person’s needs and covers both accommodation and support.
Joint funding between the Local Authority and NHS. This is where an individual has a Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessment. In this instance, funding will be split between the Local Authority and the NHS.
The funding package is agreed following joint assessments of the person’s needs and healthcare needs. The Local Authority element of the funding will cover both accommodation and support, the NHS assessment will cover the continuing healthcare needs.
NHS Funding
It is possible that an individual’s health needs are such that the NHS will fully fund a person’s support package.
The funding package is agreed following an assessment of the person’s needs and covers both accommodation and support.
Individual/Personal Budget
This is where the Local Authority allocates a specific amount of money for a person’s support needs. The amount is determined by an assessment of the person’s needs and means. You will also need to agree a support plan to show how and where the money will be spent, whether you decide for the Local Authority to choose services for you or if you prefer to have direct control of the budget yourself – e.g. a direct payment.
Direct Payments
This is where you receive an amount directly from the Local Authority and can choose how to spend the money on your support. Choosing a direct payment gives you maximum flexibility with your support package but does mean you have to manage the money yourself.
Fees are calculated based on the assessed needs of an individual. Each fee will include a staffing element, based on the hours of support and number of staff assessed and required.
Personal Independence Payments
Payment Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill-health or a disability. It is paid to people aged 16 to 64 who have been assessed as having difficulties with mobility (going out and moving around) &/or activities related to daily living.
Self-Funders
If you are funding your own care, our staff can assist with budgeting based on your personal requirements. Alternatively, you or someone on your behalf, can access helpful information at www.payingforcare.org, a non-profitable organisation who provide on online advisor.
Families
Similar to self-funders, Woodford staff are available to discuss with family members budgeting requirements based on the level of support required by your loved one. However, if you prefer to seek advice from an outside source, you can access information at www.payingforcare.org, a non-profitable organisation who provide online advice about how to pay for care and support service.
Health Budgets
If you already have access to a Health Budget via your GP or local Primary Care Trust, there may be some services we can provide that could be paid for from this. Examples include, rehabilitation, short-term intensive social support in relation to post-stroke care, mobility assistance, physiotherapy or occupational therapy services.
Person Centred Services by us for you
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At Woodford we endeavour to provide person centred care and assistance to people who:
● Need full time support in their own homes ● Have profound or moderate learning difficulties or autism ● Have profound or moderate physical disabilities ● Have complex health needs ● Present with behaviours that may impede their development |
We also work to help individuals to transition:
● From assessment and treatment units as well as primary care services ● From home or residential schools and other placements for young adults ● From other settings where individuals are ready to move to a less restrictive and more personally empowering living arrangement. |
