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Specialist Care in Nottingham
Some people have support requirements that need a more tailored care arrangement.
Empowerment Living considers specialist support according to the individual's assessed needs, circumstances, preferences and the type of support required.
A tailored approach
What Do We Mean by Specialist Care?
Specialist care describes support that requires a more individually tailored approach because of the person's circumstances or support requirements.
The exact nature of any proposed support must be understood and assessed before an appropriate arrangement can be discussed.
This service is intentionally described broadly because suitability depends on the requested support falling within Empowerment Living's confirmed care and support scope.
Considering support
When Might Tailored Support Be Considered?
A specialist care conversation may be appropriate where:
No specific service or care arrangement can be confirmed until the exact requirements have been understood and assessed.
- support requirements need a more individual approach
- the level or structure of support requires careful assessment
- communication, routines or circumstances need detailed consideration
- an appropriate staffing arrangement needs to be explored
Assessment first
Starting with Individual Needs
Planning should begin with assessment, communication and a clear understanding of the person's preferences, routines, dignity and required level of support.
The discussion also needs to consider whether Empowerment Living can provide the support safely and appropriately within its confirmed service scope.
- Assessment
- Communication
- Preferences and routines
- Dignity
- Level of support
- Staffing arrangement
Care options
Flexible Support Arrangements
Depending on assessed needs, arrangements such as 1:1, 2:1 or 2:2 may be considered.
These ratios are not automatically appropriate or available. The arrangement must reflect the individual's needs, circumstances and the support required.
- 1:1 care
- 2:1 care
- 2:2 care
A careful conversation
Talk to Us About Your Requirements
Specialist support can mean different things for different people, so a conversation and assessment are particularly important.
Contact the team with clear information about the support required. We can then discuss whether the request may fall within our service and what the next step should be.
How care begins
Considering a Specialist Arrangement
Every arrangement begins with a conversation about the person and the support being considered.
Talk to Us
Explain the support requirements and the circumstances involved.
Understand the Requirements
We discuss needs, preferences, routines and the proposed level of support.
Assessment
The exact requirements and service suitability must be assessed.
Discuss an Appropriate Arrangement
If suitable, an arrangement can be considered around the assessed needs.
Common questions
Specialist Care FAQs
These answers provide general guidance. The right next step depends on the individual circumstances and assessed needs.
What does Specialist Care mean at Empowerment Living?
It describes care and support requiring a more individually tailored approach. The exact requirements must be understood and assessed before suitability can be considered.
How do I know whether my requirements fall within your Specialist Care service?
Contact the team to discuss the support required. The exact needs and circumstances must be understood before suitability can be considered.
Can 1:1 or 2:1 arrangements be considered?
Depending on assessed needs, 1:1 or 2:1 arrangements may be considered. No ratio is automatically suitable or available, and the proposed support must remain within the confirmed service scope.
Our service area
Care in Nottingham and Beyond
Nottingham is our primary service area. Support may also be available elsewhere in England and Wales depending on individual requirements and availability.
Speak to Empowerment Living
Discuss Your Support Requirements
Because tailored support can mean different things to different people, contact us so the exact needs and circumstances can be understood.