Residence

groundedbutterfly

Time to move on..but where it's a minefield out there. Has anyone heard or know of anywhere a bit special where you can retain your independence, and freedom yet receive a certain amount of care.? I don't really mind where. Keep smiling folks . Love to all grounded butterfly

frogmorton

Hi Butterfly

Where are you and where would you like to fly to?

What kind of flower would you like to land on?

LOve

Toni xx

dorcas

Hi butterfly... nice to meet you.

can you tell us a bit more about what you like to do, what you're looking for and where?

Iris xxx

woodbon

Hi, As you don't say much about yourself its hard to answer, but these days their are lots of schemes that offer a more independant type of care, for instance the Leonard Cheshire Scheme offers all sorts of different types of accommodation and care, from domestic visits to full care homes with nursing staff. They have different things in different areas, but I have worked for them and can say that it would be worth talking to them or looking them up on the internet. They have a good web site try Googling leonard cheshire' and have a look. Also the County council Social Services will know whats about in your area.
Good luck Love Sue

cthornley

Have you looked at what they call extra care facilities
I'm sorry but I don't know how old you are but if you are over 55 you are probably eligible to move in to one of these.
I know about them because my firm has designed and built a few of them over the years.
You get usually an apartment or a bungalow (usually 2 bed in the midlands or the north, 1 bed in the south) within a complex which has a restaurant, shop, hairdresser, sometimes medical facilities, library or gym. THere are also assisted bathrooms, spare rooms for relative to visit, lounges, restaurants and laundries. Staff are there 24 hrs a day and can usually assist with a bit of physical care and also support with stuff like maintenance in your flat, shopping, security etc
its kinda a precursor to a care home where you can still retain independence
there are a few providers these days - try Hanover Housing, The Extra Care Charitable Trust, wren extra care, some councils also support it or look at www.extracarehousing.org.uk/
I hope thats of some help
Chrissie

lululu

Hi there Butterfly - lovely choice of name, contact your local Council they will have sheltered accommodation, you live independanly, in ordinary looking flats or bungalows but there will be someone there if you need help. Lots of housing associations also do them, if you contact your council they will be able to tell you about all the sheltered places in your area. Keep flying

groundedbutterfly

lululu wrote:

Hi there Butterfly - lovely choice of name, contact your local Council they will have sheltered accommodation, you live independanly, in ordinary looking flats or bungalows but there will be someone there if you need help. Lots of housing associations also do them, if you contact your council they will be able to tell you about all the sheltered places in your area. Keep flying

Thanks lululu.. sounds as though sheltered housing may be an option. So much to sort out. Happy days Grounded butterfly Thanks again

groundedbutterfly

frogmorton wrote:

Hi Butterfly

Where are you and where would you like to fly to?

What kind of flower would you like to land on?

LOve

T oni xx [[/img]

Hello there Toni, Thanks for your reply. I'm based in London so I should probably headsouth for the weather. I do want space and freedom to do my own thing so if I could find that anywhere it would be a relief. Still trying..now my wings are trimmed. Love. grounded butterfly

groundedbutterfly

dorcas wrote:

Hi butterfly... nice to meet you.

can you tell us a bit more about what you like to do, what you're looking for and where?

Iris xxx

Hello Iris great to meet you. I have to find somewhere smaller but I do have R.A. which means I am limited to options. Space is so important and freedom to do my own thing. I am based in London so I could go in any direction I find lots to do inside. Love grounded butterfly

groundedbutterfly

re somewhat clipped but you keep trying, Love from grounded butterfly

frogmorton

hI Groundedbutterfly

I like Cthornleys idea - look really interesting if you still wnat all your own bits and peices but still ahve the extra security.

I am sorry your wings have been clipped

Love

toni xx

lululu

Hello again Butterfly - should point out that a lot depends on your financial status. the Council places are rented just like council housing, if you are eligable you can claim housing benefit to pay the rent, Social Services are the people to contact if you feel you need help with personal care, you may be eligable for Attendance Allowance if you are over 60 and need help regardless of weather anyone actually provides that help. If you get AA then contact the pension people as you then may be eligable for pension credit. You can apply for Sheltered Housing in any part of the country regardless of where you currently live - choose an area you want to be and apply to that council.

On the other hand if you are in a position to buy a lot of developers actually sell their proerties, they tend to be a little posher but expensive. So your choices are money based.

groundedbutterfly

lululu wrote:

Hello again Butterfly - should point out that a lot depends on your financial status. the Council places are rented just like council housing, if you are eligable you can claim housing benefit to pay the rent, Social Services are the people to contact if you feel you need help with personal care, you may be eligable for Attendance Allowance if you are over 60 and need help regardless of weather anyone actually provides that help. If you get AA then contact the pension people as you then may be eligable for pension credit. You can apply for Sheltered Housing in any part of the country regardless of where you currently live - choose an area you want to be and apply to that council.

On the other hand if you are in a position to buy a lot of developers actually sell their proerties, they tend to be a little posher but expensive. So your choices are money based.

ylul

Hi Lululu, You have been very helpful and gone to a lot of trouble. When the sunshines you really can't bebothered to think hard about moving on..but the winter is only just around the corner. So here we go. love butterfly

frogmorton

Hi Butterfly

They/we ARE a genuine bunch on here for sure.

What you just said is so profound.

love Toni xx

groundedbutterfly

woodbon wrote:

Hi, As you don't say much about yourself its hard to answer, but these days their are lots of schemes that offer a more independant type of care, for instance the Leonard Cheshire Scheme offers all sorts of different types of accommodation and care, from domestic visits to full care homes with nursing staff. They have different things in different areas, but I have worked for them and can say that it would be worth talking to them or looking them up on the internet. They have a good web site try Googling leonard cheshire' and have a look. Also the County council Social Services will know whats about in your area.
Good l Hi Sue I'm not sure if i answered you..you have gone into a great deal of trouble for me ..thank you. I will try the LeonardCheshire scheme it may throw something up. Regards Butterfly

groundedbutterfly

cthornley wrote:

Have you looked at what they call extra care facilities
I'm sorry but I don't know how old you are but if you are over 55 you are probably eligible to move in to one of these.
I know about them because my firm has designed and built a few of them over the years.
You get usually an apartment or a bungalow (usually 2 bed in the midlands or the north, 1 bed in the south) within a complex which has a restaurant, shop, hairdresser, sometimes medical facilities, library or gym. THere are also assisted bathrooms, spare rooms for relative to visit, lounges, restaurants and laundries. Staff are there 24 hrs a day and can usually assist with a bit of physical care and also support with stuff like maintenance in your flat, shopping, security etc
i ts kinda a precursor to a care home where you can still retain independence
there are a few providers these days - try Hanover Housing, The Extra Care Charitable Trust, wren extra care, some councils also support it or look at www.extracarehousing.org.uk/
I hope thats of some help
Chrissie

Hi Chrissie..Thanks for your reply and help regarding a new home. Hanover Housing sounds a useful start. Here we go trying our wings. Thanks again Butterfly