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4 • Visit us @ www.champnews.com FOCUS ON CARE & INDEPENDENT LIVING CMBA The Champion • Wednesday 12 June 2013Sefton Pensioners’ Advocacy Centreis a respected, thriving small charityproviding one-to-one caseworkadvocacy and self advocacyservices to the older citizens of SeftonHelp at homeDo YOU have a decision to make?on to make?Do YOU wish you had more information?formation?Would YOU like support toaccess services?Would you like someone to helpYOU get your voice heard?meone to helpoice heard?We are a free, confidential service that is availableto all older people living in Sefton.If you would like more information please contact us:Phone 01704 538411Email andrew@spacadvocacy.org.ukSPAC, 6th Floor Shakespeare Centre,43/51 Shakespeare Street, Southport PR8 5AB1119801THE FIRST STEPThe first step of care for many peopleis getting help at home. It may be someassistance is needed with simple taskslike washing yourself, cooking, gettingfrom A to B, cleaning or even gettingdaily shop in.It may be that there already is anetwork helping someone out (relativeor friend) but if this is not the case helpcan still be given to those who need itthe most.And if someone needs financialsupport from the council the first stepwill be to contact the Social Servicedepartment for an need assessment.GPs can advise as well if there areuncertainties or difficulties in seekingthe information alone.The assessment would take placeat home and it is a good idea for theproblems to be listed first.Too often, people can get tonguetied on the day of the visit so a checklistis a helpful aid. The assessor will look atthe social side and also the emotionalimpact these difficulties have on theassessee's life. After the visit, a careplan will be made and the help onoffer could be the difference betweenstaying home longer or not being ableto cope...There is no shame in getting olderand there is no shame in asking for helpthat the council makes provision for.We all want to stay at home as longas possible and this first step may verywell be sufficient to solve seeminglyinsurmountable problems.bluebirdcareFormby Business Centre, 42 Duke Street,Formby, Merseyside, L37 4AT.Tel: 01704 832199 web: www.bluebirdcare.co.ukAre You edWith Your Care AtHome Provider?We have spoken with many peoplereceiving care services from otherorganisations throughout Sefton over thepast few months, and found that very fewpeople are 100% happy with the servicethey receive. All too frequently we hear thatcarers don’t turn up on time, or leave early.In addition to this we hear there is all toooften a lack of continuity of care where adifferent care worker turns up each day.At Bluebir d Care the highest possiblestandard of service is our number onepriority . We do not skimp on service. If yourequire an hour of care, you get an hourof care. We understand the importance ofcontinuity of care with the same care workervisiting the same customer every time. Thisenables a friendship and trust to developallowing both parties to get so much moreout of the service than simply practical help.We do everything we possibly can to ensure100% satisfaction.Bluebird Care ProvidesHigh Quality Care At HomeBluebir d Care is a provider of “care in the home” with an unrivalled reputation.We specialise in working with customers and their families that require care orsupport in their own homes throughout Sefton.We offer a unique service of tailor ed care visits of 15 minutes, 30 minutes,45 minutes, 1 hour (or more) to full 24 hour live-in support.We provide a realistic alter native to residential care enabling you to stay in yourown home. Our carers visit you at times to suit you and carry out the tasks thatyou require in order to stay safe and comfortable in your own home.You may know someone who would from a 30 minute call in themornings to assist with washing, dressing and preparing breakfast.Or someone might require an hour in the evenings to help with an eveningmeal, shower and preparation for bed.Some customers simply require a 1 or 2 hour visit once a week to assist withhousehold chores.Live In Care – for people with more regular needs, a live-in carer is an option.For around the same cost as residential care, it gives you the freedom toreceive all the care you will need, in the comfort and familiar surroundings ofyour own home and community .Whatever our customers need, we are here to help. The cost is not as muchas you might think. Call us today on 01704 832199 for further information orto arrange a meeting with our Care Manager to discuss any requirements indetail.Our Care StaffOur care staff are second to none. All areselected primarily for their attitude. Theyare natural carers, always going the extramile for someone. They have all chosencareers in care and want to do well andprovide the best possible service. They arealso selected for their aptitude for learning.They are highly trained, going well beyondminimum standards and highly motivatedin continuing to improve their trainingthrough our partnerships with NVQDiploma colleges throughout the region.Fully registered withthe Care Quality CommissionbluebirdcareTel: 01704 832199www.bluebirdcare.co.ukBluebird Care SeftonFormby BusinessCentre, 42 Duke Street,Formby, Merseyside,L37 4ATSpecial Offer!What We DoWe offer everything frompersonal care to shopping,cleaning or social visits. Infact, everything you need tostay in the comfort of yourown home.AlternativeBluebir d Care offers a realisticand cost effective alter nativeto residential care. Withfamiliar friends, relatives andpossessions around, Bluebir dCare “just happens”.Tailor MadeYour Care Plan will be tailormade for you. We will listen toyou and nd out your needswhilst always respecting yourwishes throughout.At Bluebir d Care we realise that havingSPECIALsupport in your own home for the rst timecan be a little daunting. With this in mind OFFERwe are offering to anyone considering “carein the home” 2 hours of care for only £15.The 2 hours can be taken at any time2hrs 2 for £15of day on any day(s) of the week. For Special offer limited to theexample:first 2 hours of care only1 block booking of 2 hours (e.g. for a good house cleaningsession).2 separate hours (e.g. an hour in the morning to help withgetting out of bed, showering and breakfast. Plus 1 hour inthe evening to help with an evening meal and preparation forbedtime).4 separate half hours. Offer ends 31st March July 20131119466