Short-term & recovery
Reablement
Short-term, goal-focused support to help you regain skills and confidence for everyday life.
What this is
Reablement is short-term support aimed at helping someone regain independence after a change in health, rather than simply doing tasks for them.
It usually involves working towards specific, agreed goals over a limited period.
Who might benefit
- People recovering from illness, injury, surgery or a hospital stay
- People who have lost some confidence or skills and want support to rebuild them
- People whose longer-term care needs are not yet clear
How we help
- We agree clear, realistic goals with you at the outset
- Carers encourage and support you to do things yourself where safe to do so, rather than doing everything for you
- We track progress and adjust the plan as your abilities improve
How care starts
- A conversation about your current needs and what you want to achieve
- An assessment to agree realistic goals and a support plan
- Regular reviews to track progress towards those goals
Your assessment
- We assess current abilities and what support would help you progress
- We agree specific, realistic goals together
- We review progress regularly and adjust the plan as needed
Family involvement
- Family can support progress by encouraging practice of skills between visits
- We keep family informed of progress, with your consent
Common questions
How is reablement different from ongoing home care?
Reablement is short-term and goal-focused, aiming to help you regain independence, whereas ongoing home care provides continuing support.
How long does reablement usually last?
This varies by individual and is based on the goals agreed and progress made — we will discuss likely timescales with you.
What happens at the end of a reablement period?
We review progress together. If ongoing support is needed, we will discuss a longer-term care plan with you.
Talk to us about care
Call us on 01902 275780 or send a request — our office team will talk things through with you.