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Overview of Reablement

The reablement service is a short term goal focused service that runs for up to 6 weeks.

It assists people who have suffered a deterioration in physical health.

It develops participants confidence and practical skills to help further independence.

Reablement philosophy

Fundamental to the aim of this service is helping people to support themselves.

Rather than having things done for them, reablement aims to help people do things themselves.

Reablement requires a shift in mind set and approach to ensure people:

  • maximise their independence
  • appropriately minimise their need for ongoing care or support
  • explore how best to support any underlying needs

Most people want to regain and keep their maximum level of independence for as long as possible.

Reablement can result in significant benefits for most people who undertake a phase of support.

Reablement supports people to establish or re-establish their ability to live in the community in a sustainable way.

The Reablement Service is provided by our RIACT team.

Social care staff work together with intermediate care health colleagues to plan and deliver your support.

Contact the team to arrange an assessment on 01325 342111.

Who is not suitable for Reablement?

The de-selection criteria is as follows:

  • long term care needs
  • late stage / severe dementia
  • profound learning disability
  • in receipt of end of life care
  • requiring hoisting
  • non weight bearing
  • unable/unwilling to follow a time limited, goal focused reablement plan
  • resident outside of Darlington

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