Guide to choosing support
We understand how important it is to have access to independent information, so that’s why we’ve included a section with links to some useful websites of organisations who may be able to provide further information, help or advice.
Making the right decisions
Making the decision to choose care and support for yourself or a loved one is never an easy task and its often not helped by the need for a quick decision arising in a crisis situation whether that comes from an accident or loss of a carer, etc.
We know how important it is to you to make the right decision when it comes to ensuring that people you care about and your loved ones are getting the care and support they require, so that's why we've included a section on how to obtain some advice through independent organisations and their guides on choosing care as well as taking a closer look at craegmoor opinions and responses to our areas of specialism’s.
Your guide to impartial advice
We know how important it is to you to make the right decision when it comes to ensuring that people you care about and your loved ones are getting the care and support they require, so that's why we've included the following links to some independent organisations and their guides on choosing care.
The Care Quality Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for ensuring high standards of health and social care across the country. They provide an excellent resource for choosing and finding care which can be accessed from the following link. Go to Care Quality Commission .
Other websites which may be of help can be found below. Please note Craegmoor Healthcare is not responsible for the content of external sites which are linked to this site. Such links are provided for your convenience only. The inclusion of links does not imply that we endorse, recommend or approve any of the material or services on or offered by the linked sites or visa versa.
Special Friends
Special Friends Online is a free unique worldwide social networking website for people with Learning Disabilities and their parents, carers, volunteers, family members and professionals. We aim to open the world of the internet whilst communicating in a safe, fun and interactive way. Safety and security are our main priority and we want to create a safe haven for friendships to grow. Vist Special Friends Online.
Age Concern
Age Concern promote the well-being of all older people to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. They provide direct help to over a million older people each year - allowing them to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Go to Age Concern
BILD
Craegmoor is a member of The British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD). The organisation is committed to improving the quality of life of people with learning disabilities. Go to BILD
Care Forum Wales
Care Forum Wales is a not-for-profit organisation representing all independent sector providers of health and social care services for adults and children throughout Wales, influencing health and social care policy and practice in Wales as the principal voice for the independent care sector at the National Assembly for Wales. Go to Care Forum Wales
Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales
CSIW regulates social care and early years services in Wales. It exists to ensure that care services meet the standards that the public has a right to expect. Go to Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales
Department of Health
The Department of Health exists to help improve the health and well-being of the population of England. The Department provides strategic leadership to the NHS and social care organisations in England. Go to Department of Health
English Community Care Association
The English Community Care Association is an amalgamation of the community care members of the Independent Healthcare Association and members of English Care, the largest representational body in the long term care sector. The ECCA works to ensure that care services are commissioned fairly, efficiently and on a properly funded basis, to meet the true costs of providing appropriate care. Go to English Community Care Association .
Help the Aged
Help the Aged provides health advice and information for older people and their carers. Their Advice and Support section contains information about conditions from cancer to osteoporosis, as well as advice on healthy ageing and issues like the menopause. Help the Aged campaign for improved health services for older people, and provide other useful information such as the effect of hospital stays on any benefits claimed. They also have a discussion board where older people and their carers can share experiences and get advice and support. Go to Help the Aged .
Learning Skills Council
The LSC are a government body responsible for planning and funding high-quality vocational education and training for everyone to make England better skilled and more competitive. Craegmoor secures funding via the LSC to support our NVQ training programme. Go to Learning Skills Council.
Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems and challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion. Go to Mind .
The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. Go to The National Autistic Society.
Ofsted
Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. Ofsted contribute to the provision of better education and care through effective inspection and regulation. Go to Ofsted.
Scottish Care
Scottish Care exists to represent the interests of its members to local and central government, to uphold the principles of best care practice and to inform the public of the value of independent care. Go to Scottish Care.
The Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care
The Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (the Care Commission) was established in April 2002 as the new, independent regulator set up under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 to regulate care services in Scotland. Go to Scottish Care Commission .