Dudley’s independence team shows early results

Dudley’s Living Independently Team has helped scores of people to maintain their independence since its formation.

Set up in November 2010, the multidisciplinary team consisting of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and short term assessment and reablement workers, has dealt with more than 376 referrals.

The team helps people stay independent in their own homes for longer.  Help can include anything from installing telecare equipment to providing occupational therapy.  

Of the people referred,139 regained their independence, with only 19 people needing to be referred for longer term care.

Contact Joanne Vaughan, telephone 01384 817599 01384 817599 email: joanne.vaughan@dudley.gov.uk

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