CQC Quality Statements
Theme 1 – Working with People: Assessing needs
We statement
We maximise the effectiveness of people’s care and treatment by assessing and reviewing their health, care, wellbeing and communication needs with them.
What people expect
I have care and support that is coordinated, and everyone works well together and with me.
I have care and support that enables me to live as I want to, seeing me as a unique person with skills, strengths and goals.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
The Adult Community Occupational Therapy (OT) Service is responsible for carrying out Occupational Therapy assessments for residents of Central Bedfordshire, and where appropriate, their carer/s, to support people to remain in their own home. This is done by completing a proportionate assessment of needs in line with the Care Act 2014 and The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 working with people in need.
2. Aims of the Service
The aims of the service are to:
- maintain or increase levels of independence and the ability to carry out daily living tasks;
- to provide appropriate intervention that maintains the safety and wellbeing of a person and their carer/s.
This is usually following illness or injury, or due to the effects of ageing or long-term physical conditions.
In the assessment we gather information about the Person who has been referred, their carer/s, family and relevant other people. Following the assessment, and where eligible, we may provide or recommend things relevant to their circumstances, identified needs and desired outcomes, to promote and maximise their independence. Examples are:
- give information, advice, and guidance to people;
- low level and preventative services, where appropriate;
- refer on to other services;
- equipment and / or minor adaptations;
- major adaptations (see housing policy re-funding options Housing Services Policy and Guidance).
The team work closely with health professionals, social care colleagues and housing teams to facilitate appropriate works and provide advice to promote and / or enable independence, quality of life and safety within the home.
In addition to the assessment team, there are OT’s working with CBC Housing and Registered Social Landlords to identify suitable properties for people with disabilities where their current properties are unable to be adapted.
3. Contact Us
3.1 Major adaptations
For information, advice and referrals relating to major adaptations (stair lift, level access showers) please contact:
Contact Centre on 0300 300 8050
3.2 General assessment for community equipment / minor works / moving and handling / seating assessments
Please contact Community Therapy Services in ELFT (East London Foundation Trust):
ELFT Single Point of Assessment (SPOA) 0345 602 4064
Occupational Therapists are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council, who holds a register of all those people who are eligible to practice.
