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What is available?

There are many different types of residential homes in the borough where a number of people live together, looked after by care staff, 24 hours a day. They are independently run by a variety of private and not-for-profit organisations.

All registered residential care homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission so if you are looking for a home yourself visit their website at www.cqc.org.uk where you will find general information and copies of inspection reports.

Residential Homes

Who can go into a residential home?

Residential homes are for people over the age of 18 who live in the borough and who are no longer able to remain living independently at home due to physical or learning disabilities, sight or hearing loss, frailty or illness.

If you need financial support from the Council to enable you to move into a residential home, we will carry out an assessment to work out just how much, and what type of, care you need.

What is an assessment?

 
 

If, following the assessment, we agree that a residential home is the best place for you to live, we can then recommend which ones would best meet your needs and also tell you whether they have any vacancies. If you are looking for a residential home in the borough, we can help you to find one in an area near to your own home or close to family and friends. We will encourage you, or your relatives or carer, to visit the home to see if you would be happy there and to ask any questions you may want answering.

Choose a home to suit you

Can I choose my own home?

Yes if you don't need financial support from the Council, or you just want see what is available, you can use the search facility in the box above. Just enter the type of care needed and the area that you are interested in then click next.

What are the different types of care home?

 

How much does it cost?

The costs of residential homes vary, often depending on the type of facilities provided and the amount and type of care you need.
 

Can I get help with the cost?

It is possible. If, following an assessment, a residential home is the right care option for you, and you need financial support from us to help pay for it, then we will help you fill out a financial assessment form to see if you qualify for financial help.

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How to get in touch

The Adult Social Care Team is the first point of contact for all referrals and general enquiries.You can contact them from Mon-Thurs 9am-5.15pm & Friday 9am-5pm 0208 430 2000 Option 8

When you contact us we'll discuss your situation over the phone. Depending on your personal situation, we may follow this up with a visit to your home to talk about your needs, discuss what help is available and what type of home would best meet your needs. 

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