We are registered with the (CQC) Care Quality Commission to include personal care in the services we provide.
Domiciliary care no: 506302
Personal Care
- Washing, showering, bathing; shaving, washing hair
- We help you with getting in or out of bed, dressing or undressing
- Assistance with eating and drinking; preparing and cooking food
Household Chores
- We’ll do your cleaning, laundry & ironing, changing bed sheets
- We assist with your shopping list, going shopping and putting it away
Additional Support
- We can help administration, paperwork, benefits, household bills
- We’ll collect your prescriptions or pension, or go to the post office
- We can escort you on outings, or to appointments & leisure activities
- Looking after your pets I walking your dog
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT DIRECT PAYMENTS?
The local authority can offer a cash payment option instead of arranging care and support services for you. This gives you more CHOICE and CONTROL over how your care needs are met. Payment is made directly into your account after an initial needs assessment has been completed. You can then choose your own care provider (i.e. Devon C.air Ltd). This helps you to live more independently and to make your own choices.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DIRECT PAYMENTS?
- Flexibility
- You are in control of your own home support
- You choose the support and who supports you
- You choose the frequency and the times required
- You choose the EXACT service you want
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS?
- Anyone over 16 years who Is eligible for assistance to live independently
- The elderly, physical disabilities, mental health problems, learning disabilities
- People who want more independence
WHAT CAN DIRECT PAYMENTS BE USED FOR?
- To arrange care & support on YOUR TERMS and meets your individual needs.
- You can decide what help you need and which company cares for you
- You choose the required times of the visits to suit your lifestyle.
WHAT CAN’T DIRECT PAYMENTS BE USED FOR?
- To pay for a service that is managed by the local authority
Devon C.air Ltd promotes choice and independence. We will tailor make a care package to suit your individual needs. You can buy the services from private care agencies who are not arranged automatically by the Local authority—the choice is yours!