Learning disability care at home in Saffron Walden

Learning disability care in Saffron Walden: ratings, size and cost

Registered for learning disability care: 5 out of 16 agencies covering Saffron Walden (31%). Of those rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding: 5 points below the 85% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 89% for learning disability care.

Here to Care - Saffron Walden, Hales Group Limited – Hertfordshire and Herts & Essex Independence at Home Ltd Office lead the list for learning disability care. The newest rating is from January 2024 and the oldest from June 2018; 0 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Saffron Walden centre: 4.

Council-wide, 247 agencies in Essex list learning disability care, and 92% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Learning disability care is on 31% of registrations here and 52% across Essex.

Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.

What learning disability care involves

Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.

Before you choose: questions on learning disability care

1. How do you choose staff who match the person?
2. How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
3. How do you reduce restrictive practices?
4. What happens if the person wants to change their support?
5. How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?

Free advice: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. All learning disability care in Essex.

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