Care package

A care package is a combination of services put together to meet a person's assessed needs as part of the care plan arising from an assessment or a review.  It defines exactly what that person needs in the way of care, services or equipment to live their life in a dignified and comfortable manner.

Some of the services included in a Care Package might be:

• Help with things like cleaning and shopping.
• Disability equipment and adaptations to the home.
• Daily assistence with personal care and cooking.
• Day centres to give the person or the person who cares for them a rest from care.
• Day care for the person to give them social interaction.
• Admitance to a care or nursing home.