DIAL Doncaster has a number of Factsheets which include some information relevant to people with a life threatening illness. This Factsheet brings these together and includes other information which may be helpful.
Carers:
Caring for someone in their own home.
If you are caring for a relative or friend who has an illness or disability you are a carer. If you are providing most of the care which your friend or relative needs it is important that you are properly supported through Community Care Services so that you don't have to cope on your own.
In order to obtain these services it will be necessary for the person being cared for to be referred to the Local Authority Social Services Department. An officer of the department will discuss with them and anyone who cares for them what their circumstances are and complete an assessment of need form. (A needs assessment is where your individual needs, and care that your friend or relative needs, are discussed, agreed and recorded).
Care Plan.
When Social Services decide what to provide they will draw up an individual care plan for the person you care for. (A care plan is simply a written record of what services and help you need as identified in your needs assessment).
To make a referral contact:
Adult Contact Team
Neighbourhood, Communities & Children's Services
P.O. Box 251
The Council House
College Road
Doncaster
DN1 3DA
Tel: 01302 737 391
For further information on this topic contact DIAL Doncaster (01302 327 800) and ask for Homecare.
Equipment for Disabled People
Wheelchairs:
Those having difficulty in walking could qualify to be provided with a wheelchair free on loan, subject to assessment by an appropriate health professional or through referral by the GP. The NHS Wheelchair Service will provide appropriate mobility equipment for as long as required. Or a voucher scheme, enabling the purchase of a more expensive wheelchair, is available.
For occasional short term use, wheelchairs may be hired on a daily or weekly basis from local organisations or companies, including DIAL Doncaster.
For further information contact DIAL Doncaster (01302 327800) or see NHS Wheelchairs and Wheelchair Hire
General Equipment:
Before purchasing equipment you need to make sure that the item you require is not available from the Local Authority. Your Health Visitor or District Nurse can arrange short term loans of small appliances such as bath seats, toilet seats or mattresses. On discharge from hospital, the Social Worker can arrange for you to get equipment that you need when you return home.
For further details contact DIAL Doncaster (01302 327800)
or see Independent Living Equipment.
Finance
Benefits
DIAL Doncaster will help you claim Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance under the Special Rules. These apply to people suffering from a progressive disease that is so severe that they are not expected to live longer than six months. Under these arrangements, it is important that a Doctor's 'DS1500' report is sent with your claim for benefit. You will not have to pay for this report.
If you are caring for someone who gets Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance to a Carer's Allowance and/or a Carer Premium.
Grants and Trusts
There are a great many charities that can be approached for help if you are in need. It may help if a Social Worker or your Doctor can support your application. A local trust such as John William Chapman Trust, or Cantley Poor's Land Trust as well as Soldiers, Sailors and Airmens Association and Doncaster Lions Club may be approached.
For a full list contact DIAL Doncaster and ask for Factsheet 19 (Grants and Trusts)
Support
Listed below are some of the charities and other organisations that can offer valuable support, advice, information and understanding.
For Children:
Make a Wish Foundation UK:
329-331 London Road, Camberley Surrey, GU15 3HQ
Tel: 01276 405 060
E-mail: info@make-a-wish.org.uk
Website: www.make-a-wish.org.uk
Starlight Children's Foundation:
Room PRW1, P.O. Box 4267, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AP
Tel: 020 7262 2881
Fax: 020 7402 7403
E-mail: prw1@starlight.org.uk
Website: www.starlight.org.uk
National Holiday Fund for Sick and Disabled Children:
P.O. Box 44, Belvedere, DA17 6WT
Tel: 01341 280 486
E-mail: nhf@aol.com
Website: www.nhfcharity.co.uk
Dreams Come True:
Knockhundred House, Knockhundred Row, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DQ
Tel: 01730 815 000
Fax: 01730 813 141
Website: www.dctc.org.uk
Happy Days Children's Charity:
Clody House, 90-100 Collingdon Street, Luton, Beds, LU1 1RX
Tel: 01582 755 999
Fax: 01502 755 900
Website: www.happydayscharity.org
When You Wish Upon A Star:
Futurist House, Valley Road, Basford, Nottingham, NG5 1JE
Tel: 0115 979 1720
Fax: 0115 979 1353
Website: www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk
Dial A Dream:
7 Addison Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2RG
Tel: 020 8530 5589
Website: www.dial-a-dream.co.uk
For People affected by Cancer:
Breast Cancer Care North and Midlands:
St. James, Vicar Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EX
Tel: 0845 077 1893
Fax: 0114 263 6479
Website: www.breastcancercare.org.uk
MacMillan Cancer Support:
89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ
Tel: 0808 808 2020 (freephone)
Textphone: 0808 808 0121
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, Cramfit Road, Norton Anston, Sheffield, S25 4AY:
Tel: 0845 108 1579
St. John's Hospice:
Weston Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8JS
Tel: 01302 796 853
Website: www.stjohnshospiceandinformationandsupportcentre.co.uk
St. John's Information and Support Centre:
Weston Road, Balby, Doncaster DN4 8JS
Tel: 01302 796 600
Website: www.stjohnshospiceandinformationandsupportcentre.co.uk
Motor Neurone Disease Association:
P.O. Box 246, Northampton, NN1 2PR
Tel: 08457 626 262
E-mail: enquiries@mndassociation.org
Website: www.mnda.org.uk
In addition to the Factsheets referred to, DIAL Doncaster can provide other relevant information. If anything you need to know is not covered, please let us know.
DIAL Disclaimer
Whilst all the information given in this fact sheet was correct at the time of going to press,
DIAL Doncaster cannot be held responsible for any subsequent changes.
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