Community reablement
If you’re an adult (18+) and you’ve had an illness, injury (such as a fall) or a change in your situation, reablement can help.
Reablement helps build your confidence and skills so you can manage everyday tasks. It’s our duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide this service and help you to stay independent.
It is:
- free (not means-tested)
- short-term and intensive
- delivered in your home and within the community
It is not a crisis service, and it does not replace the support you should get if you’ve recently been discharged from hospital. If you need urgent support, contact us for advice.
How to get reablement support
The first step is to contact us.
We’ll ask you about:
- how you do everyday tasks, such as getting up, moving around, and washing
- how safe you feel at home
- whether you have a carer, and what support they provide
- any difficulties you or your carer are facing
Your GP can also refer you.
The support you can get
Together, we’ll set realistic, personal goals and decide what support would help you most.
Help from reablement officers and therapists
They can:
- build your confidence
- support your mobility
- help you practice daily tasks
- show you how to do things like online shopping
- help you get involved in community activities
Equipment and adaptations
If you need equipment (for example, aids to help with mobility or safety), we can arrange this straight away.
Equipment is provided on loan for as long as you need it. You do not need to wait for a separate occupational therapy referral.
In many cases, the right equipment is enough to help you stay independent, and you may not need ongoing care.
What happens next
Once your support has been put in place, we’ll review your progress.
If you still need care after this, we’ll talk to you about long-term support. This may include a Care Act assessment and a financial assessment to work out if you’ll need to contribute to the cost of ongoing care.
