Excellent care for adults
Sandwell has an excellent record of looking after adults who need care. We will maintain this as we move away from residential and home care towards a more personal approach which gives individuals more choice and control over their lives. This means:
- encouraging people to take advantage of services which enable them to live independently rather than go into hospital or a care home
- supporting people who need help to remain in their own homes
- providing 'personal care budgets' so people can buy the services they need to live as they choose.
We aim to prevent abuse of vulnerable adults such as those people with mental health needs, victims of domestic abuse or frail older people. When abuse does take place - as things go wrong in families or residential homes - we will respond effectively.
What will we do?
We have clear plans for the future in this area. Our aim is to continue to develop the things that we do on your behalf so that you, as residents, feel the benefit. Find out more about what we will do.
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