Short-term adult social care
Whether you have just left hospital or are recovering from a recent illness or injury, our re-ablement service provides short-term, intensive support to help you with everyday tasks. It also works to restore the skills, confidence and independence you may have lost.
It’s delivered in your home and focuses on helping you to achieve everyday tasks so your independence, health and wellbeing aren't affected in the long term.
Accessing this service
If you live in the City of London, are aged over 18 and feel you would benefit from services aiding independent living, you may be eligible.
You may be referred to us by the hospital you are in, your GP or another professional.
Alternatively, you can contact us for an assessment if you feel that some help will boost your confidence and ability to get on with everyday tasks.
Call the Adult Social Care Team on 020 7332 1224 (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday), or 020 8356 2300 out of hours.
Alternatively, email: Adults Duty Team
Areas covered by re-ablement
There are a range of care and support services on offer. We can provide:
- Equipment to assist you with mobility and other everyday tasks.
- Advice on how to best manager your personal care.
- Support to help you regain your confidence and independence.
The Re-ablement Team will discuss your needs with you to find out what you feel able to do and what may be causing you some difficulty. Together, we will complete an assessment of your needs and draw up a plan outlining the care, support and therapy you need to improve your current abilities at home.
Your plan will be based on your individual circumstances. It will be tailored to meet your needs, focused on helping you to remain in your own home and live as independently as possible.
Care Quality Commission Rating
The City of London Re-ablement Service has been rated overall GOOD by the Care Quality Commission
For further details including the full report please visit Care Quality Commission.
The City of London Corporation Adult Social Care Team has its own Re-ablement Team which includes an occupational therapist and re-ablement coordinators.
We provide the service in partnership with health services and, where appropriate, with community health professionals, such as district nurses and physiotherapists.
We provide the re-ablement service for up to six weeks. A member of our Re-ablement Team will regularly review the service you receive to ensure it meets your needs and helps you to do all the things you need to do in your everyday life.
Re-ablement services are free of charge for up to six weeks. If your needs continue after this time, the Re-ablement Team can discuss further steps with you.
Once you are able to achieve those everyday living tasks you need to regain your independence, the Re-ablement Team can refer you to local services that can offer you further support.
If your needs are higher and you need some ongoing care and support, the Re-ablement Team can put you in touch with a social worker who can advise on the best way forward.