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Q: Can I apply for the Meals on Wheels service?
A: Meals can be delivered to older or vulnerable people in their own homes. They can be provided on a short or long term basis according to need. For more information use the contact details below or visit the meals on wheels webpage.
Adult Care Team Northamptonshire County Council Oxford House Wellingborough NN8 4JR Tel: 0845 124 4500 Fax: 01933 201038 email: acss@northamptonshire.gov.uk
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Q: How can I become a foster carer?
A: We all know that children thrive best in a stable family environment. Each child is a unique individual and every situation is different. For this reason we need many different sorts of families and individuals to care for them. Fostering gives you a chance to give a child a stable home and a future. This is a particularly rewarding task and can be enriching for all the family members. For more information on how to become a foster carer use the contact details below or visit the fostering webpage.
Adoption & Fostering Recruitment Enquiries Northamptonshire County Council John Dryden House 8-10 The Lakes Northampton NN4 7DF Tel: 01604 236623 email: a&f@northamptonshire.gov.uk
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Q: How do I appeal against a decision?
A: Sometimes the county council makes decisions about what help you may need, and if it will provide such help. However, in some cases you may disagree with a decision.; If you do not agree with a decision you have a right to appeal. An appeal is about giving a person the chance to have the decision looked at again. For more information visit the how to appeal against a decision webpage.
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Q: How do I become a carer?
A: If you are interested in becoming a carer under the Adult Family Placement Scheme you need to contact the organiser who will give you more information. It is hard work but a lot of fun. All participants can gain shared experiences and laughter. Support to carers is offered by the organiser and the local carers' support group. For more information visit the how to become a carer webpage.
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Q: How do I find a Residential Care Home?
A: The County Council holds a Residential Care Homes register, the purpose being to provide information on the Northamptonshire area, to all those seeking residential and nursing care funded by Northamptonshire County Council. It lists all those homes that provide care for older people that have contracts with the County Council. The listing of homes is intended to assist individuals in making choices about homes and does not in any way guarantee that placements will be made in individual homes. For more information and to view the Care Homes list visit the Residential Care Homes webpage.
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Q: I have an elderly neighbour/parent who needs help in the home, who can I speak to?
A: A high priority within Adult Social Care is to help more people to live as independently as possible in their own homes by providing or buying care services to support them. We want to help people to live independently in their own homes, but if we, or you, feel that you would be better off moving to different accommodation, we will discuss all the options available. For more information contact your local Care Management Team or visit the help at home webpage.
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Q: What are direct payments?
A: From April 2003 every local council has a duty to make direct payments to those who have assessed eligible care needs, instead of arranging services for them. The vast majority of people receiving services from the council have a right to direct payments. Direct Payments gives the recipient control and flexibility over their care support arrangements but it does mean they take on the responsibilities of being an employer. For more information use the contact details below or visit the direct payments webpage.
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Q: Who do I contact to get a blue badge?
A: Blue parking badges allow cars carrying people who are registered blind or people who have severe walking difficulties to be parked near shops, stations and other facilities. It replaces the Orange Badge Scheme.
Blue Badges are issued as existing badges come up for renewal, or as new applications are processed. Orange Badges will therefore continue to be recognised until they expire.
To apply either visit the blue badge webpage and download an application form or use the contact details below.
Blue Badge Section Transport and Highways Riverside House Riverside Way Bedford Road Northampton NN1 5NX Tel: 01604 654363 Fax: 01604 654499 email: bluebadge@northamptonshire.gov.uk
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