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Anyone (preferably #UK) who has any tips about choosing / assessing home #care for a family member?
I have narrowed it down to about half a dozen but I really have no idea what to look for. They often cite "ratings" but as any tech person knows these days, ratings sites / services are dubious at best.
Are companies better than independents or vice versa?
What should I ask when speaking to them?
I assume public liability insurance and qualifications are a minimum?
TY in advance!
@JackTheCat@mastodon.scot Step-Dad is English and didn't want to move to the chosen land after Mum died.
We are in Somerset, near Bath. There is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating but that seems to be something that corporate organisations have but not the smaller, indy carers.
@hamishtpb In Scotland they're all covered by the same legislation and standards. I can't see it being any different in the shire. Get in touch with the CQC directly. They'll be able to get you sorted out. 👍
Not UK, but I've done a lot. My #1 suggestion is to speak to the residents. Ask them if they think it would be a good fit for them, given their physical limitations and health. Ask them if they think they made a good choice. I asked (and still ask) the other residents at my parent's place and they were all thrilled to be able to offer their insights.
Sometimes they will offer up things you never would have thought were important, but as people age and lose abilities, become so.
@AnnieBuddy@thecanadian.social This is not residential care but at the home of my family member care. Thank you though, that is the path we are eventually on.
Sorry Hamish, definitely won't wade into that, but good luck!
@hamishtpb In Scotland you can look up reports for facilities on the Care Inspectorate website. Depending on where you are looking you should be able to find something similar. Best of luck.