best-care-home newsletter for self funders

Information that every self funder needs to know - at best-care-home.co.uk we aim to help those people in particular who are having to pay for their own care,  with our monthly newsletter. 

It is very likely with the growing restrictions being placed on social care by the government that the number of self funders, which currently stands at 41% of those receiving care, will increase.  In addition to this, recent statistics show that 75% of councils will now only provide support for those with 'substantial needs' or above and 10% of councils will only provide support for those with 'critical' needs (Laing & Buisson 2010/11).

As a self funder, somebody who does not qualify for local authority funding, it is generally accepted that you will receive very little help and support to find the care that you need and this is where best-care-home can help, we provide the information.

Once you have been assessed as a self funder you need information about what to do next and how to find the best care home at a price you can afford. 

Legal information about a Lasting Power of Attorney and the importance of making a will are all areas that need to be considered.

The best care homes in England.

Finding the best care homes in England is a difficult and daunting task.  However, as a result of a competition that http://www.best-care-home.co.uk/ began in July 2009, that encouraged residents, relatives, visitors and professionals who visit homes, to vote and leave personal recommendations about the homes that they believe are doing a wonderful job - I have this week presented awards to four care homes. 

These homes won their awards because members of the public think they are the best care homes in England.  Having visited them, I think they may be right - but judge for yourself.

The overall winner of the award and the winner of the Midlands region was Morton Grange in Alfreton Derbyshire http://www.best-care-home.co.uk/care-home-5313-morton-grange.php

The winner of the North was Red Rocks Nursing Home in the Wirral,  http://www.best-care-home.co.uk/care-home-6465-red-rocks-nursing-home.php

The winner of the South West was Chatsworth in Plymouth http://www.best-care-home.co.uk/care-home-5401-chatsworth.php

and the winner of the South East was St Vincent on the Isle of Wight. http://www.best-care-home.co.uk/care-home-5950-st-vincent.php

With each of these homes you can see a video that really shows you how the Manager and staff feel about their residents - take a look, it's worth it.