Stroke Patient Portfolio (PDF) - Buckinghamshire County Council

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Useful Contacts and Resources¢ Useful websites for local transportinformation includewww.buckscc.gov.uk andwww.bucksinfo.net.The Dial-A-Ride Scheme can supportpeople with disabilities with transportand can be contacted at:Chiltern and South Bucks 01494 766 123Wycombe 01494 441 818Aylesbury 01296 330 088Information on taxi card and bus passconcessionary travel schemes is availablefrom your local district council (seecontact numbers under Housing)RDAC (Regional Driving AssessmentCentre) - for those who wish to returnto driving after a stroke. The RDAChave many centres around the country.The nearest centres are in Oxford andNorthampton. There is a charge for theassessment. www.RDAC.co.uk.Tel: 0845 3371 540Blue Badge SchemeContact Buckinghamshire CountyCouncil on 0845 370 8090 or accessan application form online atwww.buckscc.gov.ukMAVIS (Mobility Advice and VehicleInformation Service)Information on all aspects of transport,vehicles and adaptations available forpeople with disabilities.Tel: 01344 661000Email: mavis@dft.gsi.gov.ukMotabilityTel: 0845 675 0009www.motability.co.ukVolunteer Transport is sometimesavailable from the Red Cross.Tel: 0845 054 7400The Red Cross also offers a servicesupporting people home from hospital.The support offered can smooth theprocess of settling back into a normalroutine and enable people to regainconfidence and independence. Theservice is available on a short-termbasis and is provided free of charge. Forfurther information contact the Homefrom Hospital Co-ordinator.Tel: 01296 316626.PALS (Patient Advice and LiaisonService) Bucks HealthcarePALS is the ‘one-stop-shop’ for patients,carers and relatives seeking advice andsupport on all aspects of healthcare,including complaints and any experienceof discrimination in Bucks healthcare.Tel: 01296 316042Email: PALS@buckshealthcare.nhs.ukwww.buckshealthcare.nhs.ukBucksinfo.netwww.bucksinfo.net is a local websitehosted by Buckinghamshire CountyCouncil which provides a wide range ofcommunity and resource informationfrom 1400 clubs, societies, voluntary andcommunity services and organisations.66
Carer InformationA carer is someone who looks after a relative, partner, child, friend orneighbour who cannot manage alone because of illness, disability orthe effects of old age. The person being looked after may live with thecarer, in their own home, or elsewhere such as residential or nursingcare, sheltered accommodation or a supported living scheme.A Carer Assessment is based on a formal discussion between a carer and a socialservices worker. The assessment gives carers the opportunity to talk about their caringrole and helps the professional to find out what help the carer needs.Assessments provide social services with the information they need to work out whichservices the carer is entitled to. Carers who provide substantial care on a regular basisare entitled to a Carer Assessment by law.Contact Social Services for more information and/or to arrange for someoneto visit and carry out an assessment on 0845 370 8090.¢ Carers Bucks offers a wealth ofinformation and support to carersin Buckinghamshire. With centres inAylesbury and High Wycombe, CarersBucks exists entirely to support andpromote the wellbeing of carers. Theservice is funded by BuckinghamshireCounty Council.Carers Bucks cansupport with the following:ßßßßßßßßInformation and adviceHelp to secure the servicesyou needAdvocacyA ‘listening ear’ serviceSupport groupsTraining and informationBreaks for carersReflexology and other therapiesCarers Bucks work closely with otherorganisations to provide the mostappropriate support to meet your needs.Carer support groups are held in thefollowing places:Amersham, Burnham, Wycombe, PrincesRisborough, WendoverPlease contact Carers Bucks for furtherinformation on the following numbers,or visit their website atwww.carersbucks.org.Aylesbury Centre 01296 392 711Wycombe Centre 01494 463 53667
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