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Continuing Care In The Uk

Started by Irenec , Sep 13 2009 10:21 AM

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#1 Irenec

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Posted 13 September 2009 - 10:21 AM

Has anyone been awarded Continuing Care in the UK. If so who provides your care? Do you use local agencies, or have Live in PA carers. Does it work well? Are you happy with the service.
Would you be better off using the DIRECT PAYMENT scheme employing your own carers?
If you use local agencies how does it work?

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#2 Avocado Baby

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Posted 13 September 2009 - 01:08 PM

Hi there,

I don't need live in carers but I've been awarded the Individual Budget for two years and it's brilliant! It allows me to employ who I want and spend money on things like physio to ease my pain. It means I can arrange my time rather than being told exactlt what to spend my money on and when people are coming round.

I hope you get on well with it! x
Paraplegic with Spina Bifida. Sensory and function level is T8. T11-L5 fusion 1993. Laminectomy and decompression T10 2006. Spinal fusion T8-T12 with instrumentation Feb 2007. Moderate kyphoscoliosis. Taking 75mg Lyrica 3xday for neuropathic pain.
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