Healthwatch Isle of Wight have launched a new survey to capture people’s experience of care at home here on the Island.
It is widely reported that people with support needs often prefer to have these met in the comfort and familiar environments of their own homes. Getting care at home right is crucial, as this can delay and possibly prevent the need for people to enter residential and nursing homes, and allows them to retain their independence, maintain their quality of life and ability to live their lives as they choose.
Care at home has been highlighted as an area of concern by Isle of Wight residents in the Healthwatch Isle of Wight priority survey that was launched earlier this year. Thousands of people on the Isle of Wight receive care at home with over 3000 people currently receiving council funded care at home.
This survey provides an opportunity for individuals receiving care in their own homes or their family members/carers, to share their experiences, concerns and/or praise with an independent watchdog for tasks ranging from personal care to cooking and assisting with eating and drinking.
The results of the survey will be analysed and any areas of best practice or areas highlighted as needing improving will be reported to the Isle of Wight Council as the commissioner of these services, the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group, the Care Quality Commission and also the individual care agencies if identified and where appropriate.
The closing date for the survey is the 18th July and it can be accessed online by visiting www.healthwatchisleofwight.co.uk or alternatively hard copy surveys are available from the Citizens Advice Bureau located at the Isle Help Advice Hub in Newport High Street.
Anyone who wishes to share their experiences (good or bad) of local health and/or care services can do so by ringing 01983 608608 or by emailing [email protected].
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