Crossroads Caring for Carers (Dumfries & Lower Nithsdale)

Brief description:

Crossroads Dumfries and Lower Nithsdale provides a Care Attendant service in the Dumfries burgh and south to the Solway coast. A care attendant will take over the caring duties of the carer to allow them to have a short break (also called respite) or to provide support and care for someone living alone.

Organisation name:

Crossroads Caring Scotland (Dumfries)

Type of break:

Sitter Service, Home Care

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Carer Support, Dementia, Hearing Impairment, Infirm and Elderly, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Referrals can be made directly by the carer / family or through the social work department or via GP or District Nurses.

Full service description:

A care attendant will take over the caring duties of the carer to allow them to have a short break (also called respite) or to provide support and care for someone living alone. The Care Attendant provides support in the service user’s own home. Generally most care and support tasks that would otherwise have been done by the family can be done by the Care Attendant. This includes personal care tasks but does not include tasks that should be carried out by a nurse or other healthcare professional. Other tasks can be: Preparing and serving meals and helping clients to eat and drink Assisting with toileting and personal hygiene and assisting in the management of continence Administering medicines Helping client with dressing and undressing Providing companionship and emotional support Assisting with mobility Keeping the client’s room tidy and undertaking all essential laundry Escorting clients and taking them on outings  

Price information:

The majority of our clients are referred to us from Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Social Work Services and receive respite care as part of a larger care package. These clients may receive respite care free, or may pay a contribution to costs, according to a financial assessment undertaken by Social Work Services. As a result of this assessment many clients will receive free care. Clients will be expected to undergo an assessment of care needs, and sign a contract to accept the terms and conditions for payment. Please contact us for pricing information.

Organisation providing this information:

Crossroads Dumfries

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Staff training e.g National Autistic Society Introduction to Autism

Visual Impairment:

Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training

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