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New Provision

New Provision

Stepping Out have recently procured a ground floor two bedroom property within the Hertfordshire Borough (Broxbourne EN10) Located just 5 Minutes North of junction 25 of the M25 Motorway and East of the Great Cambridge Road A10, Being a short Walk from Broxbourne Train Station which links to Moorgate in London as well as connections to Underground stations for the Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

The provision is ideal for those whom have been diagnosed under the Autistic Spectrum Disorder, have Learning Disabilities and or Early On-Set Dementia. The provision can be staffed up to 24 hours per day on a 1-1 or 2:1 ratio.

To register your interest please contact us as soon as possible on 020 8342 7217.

 Early Onset Dementia Services
Stepping Out provide a specialist Dementia care and support service. We offer high levels of support and supervision via 24 hour staffed semi-independent living projects. We are able to offer personalised services to clients with early on-set dementia, in order to aid them regain lost skills and abilities with the main aim of promoting independence and dignity.

Visual tools such as picture cards (examples below) and other interactive communication aids are used in order to ensure effective communication, as we understand that those with Dementia often struggle to communication effectively. Additionally we recognize that challenging behaviour can also be a result of Dementia, thus, we ensure our staff are both experienced and trained in order to suitably manage such situations.

Additional support based on our travel training program can be put in to place in order to maintain and or seek to build on the clients independent travel skills.

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Dementia: The Next Global Health Time-bomb.

Dementia should be made a top health priority on a par with cancer and lung disease, a leading expert has said, after it was described as the next global “time bomb”. Professor Peter Piot, former Under-Secretary General of the United Nations, compared dementia to the AIDs epidemic and said one person is diagnosed with the mental illness every seven seconds.

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Greater Scrutiny Of Elderly Care In England?

Government reveals plans to “radically drive up” standards of social care for the elderly in England.

Under the new government proposals, local “Health-watch Scrutiny Teams” would visit and speak to residents about their experiences within their care setting. Committees featuring relatives of care users will also be formed to scrutinise care services that are not meeting national standards.

Additionally, any formal inspection would still rest with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care services in England.

Questions remain over what kind of power or authority these “Scrutiny Teams” would hold, if any. Would an added regulatory body help raise the standard of social care for the elderly?

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Dignity, Respect & Independence in Home Care

 

Upholding the key principals of dignity, respect & independence in Home care, as well as all care for older people, is paramount. The primary aspects can be broken down into:

  • Choice & Control
  • Communication
  • Eating and nutritional care
  • Pain management
  • Personal hygiene
  • Personal assistance
  • Privacy
  • Social inclusion

When caring for the elderly, the above principles must be upheld in order to provide the correct care and support.

At Stepping Out we understand the vitality of the service users dignity and independence. We made sure we know no only where support is needed, but also how to carry it out for maximum promotion of independence.

To find out more about our Home Care or Domiciliary Care services, call 0208 342 7217.

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Home Care In Enfield

Stepping Out offer home care services (sometimes known as domiciliary care & outreach support) in and around Enfield.

Home care is one of the key services provided by Stepping Out. Our bespoke care and support services are tailored to meet all of your needs, which we can help you assess.

Domiciliary care gives you the chance to maintain your independence within your own home. Thanks to our enabling attitude, enjoying your time in the community is now easier and safer, with your own dedicated carer accompanying you on shopping trips and appointments. Our home care packages range from ½ hour visits, up to 24 hour live-in care, and can be provided all across north London including Enfield.

To find out more about our Home Care Services, call 0208 342 7217

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