Reablement works in Solihull

Solihull Care NHS Trust Reablement Service is proving to be highly effective at helping people with poor physical or mental health remain independent for as long as possible.

A recent survey of users shows 90 per cent felt they were able to do more for themselves as a result of care provided by the reablement team.

The service which is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams of home care assistants, occupational therapists and social workers, helps service users learn or relearn skills impaired by illness, and rebuild their confidence. This could entail managing all aspects of personal care, or learning to carry out everyday tasks such as making a cup of tea, using a microwave, making a sandwich or looking up a phone number.

Intensive support and guidance is given during a six week period. Eighty per cent of service users said they had achieved the goals set at the beginning.

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