Double Handed Care

Double Handed Care

Reducing the number of people in receipt of double handed care packages result in costs reductions of at least 30-40% for Local Authorities and in better outcomes for service users and their families – including not waiting for a second carer, having better quality interactions with their carers.

We can:

  • Coordinate liaison with Care Agencies and the client to arrange initial visit
  • Undertake initial Moving and Handling assessment visit with carers/ family
  • Organise the delivery of specialist equipment to support the reduction of care package
  • Liaise with Care Agencies and the client to arrange any identified training needs as a result of assessment or new techniques / equipment
  • Initiate change of care plan and care package
  • Provide moving and handling care plan and review case

Example

We reviewed over 100 double handed care packages on behalf of Buckinghamshire County Council using highly experienced and qualified OT’s in a flexible way – meeting carers early in the morning or late at night when needed. This resulted in the reduction of care package in over 40% of cases.