The Reablement Service
Who is the service for?
The Reablement Service is available across Perth and Kinross to
help people maintain and improve their independence in the
community.
In Perth and Kinross we are working in partnership with individuals
to agree what they want to achieve, and how we can help them do
it. The key to Reablement is giving individuals the support
and confidence to carry out everyday tasks for themselves. It could
mean re-learning how to do the task after a period of illness or an
accident, or using small aids to do a task in a new way which takes
advantage of their strengths.
The Reablement Service works towards a time where the service is no
longer needed by that individual, although that it may be that they
continue to receive support from occupational therapy, mainstream
home care or telecare to enable them to maintain their
independence.
How can I get a referral for reablement?
Referrals will often be through a GP or hospital staff preparing
to discharge a former patient back to their home. However, if you
are not already in contact with community care services and would
like an assessment of your needs to see if reablement - or any
other type of support - is suitable for you, please contact the
Community Care Access Team on 0845 30 111 20 or email accessteam@pkc.gov.uk
Costs
There are currently no costs for the Reablement Service itself,
however, it may be that as part of the outcomes you are offered
additional services such as mainstream home care or a community
alarm, for which there are charges. However, these will be fully
discussed with you at the time.
