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Home support

Debra Malinson - April 2012
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk

About Home Support Service

Home support services are provided by Kirklees Council Adult Social Care Services - Home Support and other home support agencies that deliver services on our behalf. The standard of support should be the same whoever the provider is.
Who can have Home Support Services
We provide a variety of support services to a range of vulnerable people over the age of 18 years, living in Kirklees, who meet the criteria to get council-funded care.
Standards of care
Summaries of key policies that we use to make sure the support you receive is of high quality.
Brokerage Team
Brokerage purchase care from independent home care organisations who have been accredited by Kirklees.

Receiving a Home Support Service

Planning your home support
Before you can get a Home Support Service, your needs will need to be assessed.
Home care support providers search
Find a home care provider in your area and view information in order to make a choice that suits your needs.
Services available
The type of services provided, and who to contact.

Paying for the Home Support Service

Cost of the Home Support Service
Hourly charges for the Home Support Service and how to make payments.

Working with independent home care organisations

Home care organisations - monitoring the quality of the service you receive
Kirklees Council buys its long term home care services from around 30 different home care agencies who provide services on our behalf.

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