Boost for West Wales adult care
Recent figures have revealed that a record number of respite nights are being provided for adults with care needs in West Wales.
Between July and September 2011, a record 1,178 respite nights were provided by Adult Placement carers, compared to 966 for the same period in the previous year.
The West Wales Adult Placement Service provides home-based supported living arrangements and respite provision for vulnerable adults in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
Following strategic investment in the service and a pro-active recruitment campaign, there are now over 100 Adult Placement Carers across the west Wales region, providing a range of service placements and opportunities for around the same number of service users.
Carmarthenshire County Council, and its counterparts in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, funds the service, and works with the team to attract and assess new carers, as well as providing long term, short term or emergency opportunities for vulnerable adults living in west Wales.
Gareth John, Carmarthenshire County Council’s Head of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, said:
“It is extremely pleasing to see that our investment in this service is making such a positive impact. Adult Placement is vitally important as it provides a homely and family environment for adults who may need various degrees of support, either on a short or long-term basis, allowing them to gain confidence and more independence. Without the care and support provided by our Adult Placement Carers individuals would have to be placed within a residential care setting.”
Cllr Pat Jones, Executive Board Member for Health and Social Care, said: “I have seen for myself the difference that this makes to people’s lives – not only the service user, but also their families who may need some respite, and also the Adult Placement Carers themselves.
“It is wonderful to see that the investment in this service has resulted in a record number of respite nights.”
For further information about West Wales Adult Placement visit www.westwaps.org.uk or call 01267 224200.
Between July and September 2011, a record 1,178 respite nights were provided by Adult Placement carers, compared to 966 for the same period in the previous year.
The West Wales Adult Placement Service provides home-based supported living arrangements and respite provision for vulnerable adults in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
Following strategic investment in the service and a pro-active recruitment campaign, there are now over 100 Adult Placement Carers across the west Wales region, providing a range of service placements and opportunities for around the same number of service users.
Carmarthenshire County Council, and its counterparts in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, funds the service, and works with the team to attract and assess new carers, as well as providing long term, short term or emergency opportunities for vulnerable adults living in west Wales.
Gareth John, Carmarthenshire County Council’s Head of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, said:
“It is extremely pleasing to see that our investment in this service is making such a positive impact. Adult Placement is vitally important as it provides a homely and family environment for adults who may need various degrees of support, either on a short or long-term basis, allowing them to gain confidence and more independence. Without the care and support provided by our Adult Placement Carers individuals would have to be placed within a residential care setting.”
Cllr Pat Jones, Executive Board Member for Health and Social Care, said: “I have seen for myself the difference that this makes to people’s lives – not only the service user, but also their families who may need some respite, and also the Adult Placement Carers themselves.
“It is wonderful to see that the investment in this service has resulted in a record number of respite nights.”
For further information about West Wales Adult Placement visit www.westwaps.org.uk or call 01267 224200.
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