kdc This policy outlines our aims and principles for a fair approach to contributions made by a person to their social care services. It covers: Background to charging Regulations and guidance used Aims and principles Who is charged The services charged for How charges are calculated What to do if a person’s circumstances change Obtaining advice … Read more
Changes to national restrictions from 29 March On Monday 29 March, some of the rules on what you can and cannot do in England are changing as we move into Step 1b of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. COVID-19 vaccination: What happens at your appointment Latest News – Vaccines are coming Information on how to … Read more
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should stay at home and self-isolate immediately to stop the spread of the virus and protect family, friends and your community. It is vital that you play your part and follow the rules around self-isolation. If you’ve tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), find out about how to share … Read more
You can now raise funds for KDC when you shop on Amazon’s charitable donation site at smile.amazon.co.uk, just click on the link below and search for Knowsley Disability Concern using our charity number 1103477
KDC is offering a free programme of e-learning courses to all Personal Assistants working in Knowsley.• Dementia Awareness• Nutrition and Hydration• Stroke Awareness• Epilepsy Awareness• Anxiety E-Learning is a fantastic way to develop your knowledge and succeed in your caring role! The benefits of E-Learning courses are:Develop your knowledge and skills at a time and … Read more
Using direct payments during the coronavirus outbreak: the most important things to know Applies to: England This guidance sets out the 7 most important things that direct payments holders, local authorities (LAs), clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), and those who provide care and support, including personal assistants, should know during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There’s more … Read more
Know your rights: Visiting During Covid 15th September at 10am This webinar is being ran by the British Institute of Human Rights and will be helping us think about the human rights of people with learning disabilities who live in residential care homes or supported living. We know that throughout the pandemic some people have … Read more
This webinar is focused on how people manage their Direct Payments. Many people have said they would find it really useful to hear how others manage their Direct Payment and their relationship with the council or CCG and want to connect with others who manage their Direct Payments. In this webinar you will hear from … Read more
This webinar focuses on recruiting/getting personal assistants (PAs). Many people have said they find it really hard to find and get the right people to support them or their loved ones. In this webinar you will hear from national and local organisations who support people who have personal budgets and personal health budgets in recruiting … Read more
Blue Badge applications which do not require further assessment due to being automatically eligible (these are issued by the One Stop Shop) are currently being dealt with within 7 days. Blue Badge applications which require further assessment by the Centre for Independent Living are currently on a 26 week wait for assessment. This backlog was … Read more