Adult Social Care Services
Navigating adult social care can be challenging, especially when faced with complex decisions about care homes, mental capacity, and advocacy.
I am here to provide expert guidance and support, ensuring that you and your loved ones receive the best possible care.
My comprehensive services are designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence, whether you’re self-funding care, dealing with mental capacity issues, or requiring advocacy and mediation.
Self-Funding Care Home Reviews
When you are self-funding care, it’s crucial to ensure that your loved one is receiving the highest standard of care and that the care home is meeting their needs.
I offer independent and thorough care home reviews to provide you with peace of mind.
My reviews are designed to assess the quality of care, identify any gaps, and ensure that your loved one is getting value for money.
What is Assessed
Quality of Care
I evaluate the overall quality of care provided by the care home, ensuring that it meets the individual’s specific needs.
Personalised Support
The reviews focus on how well the care home tailors its services to the unique needs and preferences of each resident.
Value for Money
I help you understand if the care being provided is worth the cost, offering insights into where improvements can be made.
Why Choose Reviews by AJH Social Work?
Independent and Unbiased
The reviews are conducted with complete independence, ensuring that the feedback you receive is honest and objective.
Experienced Professionals
With years of experience in adult social care, I know what to look for and how to advocate for the best care possible.
Mental Capacity Assessments
Understanding and assessing mental capacity is a critical aspect of adult social care.
AJH Social Work offers comprehensive Mental Capacity Assessments to ensure that individuals are supported in making decisions about their care and welfare.
The assessments are conducted in line with the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and are designed to be thorough, respectful, and legally compliant.
AJH Assessment Services
COP3 Assessments
I conduct detailed COP3 assessments to determine an individual’s capacity to make decisions, particularly in legal contexts like the Court of Protection.
Health and Welfare Assessments
These assessments focus on an individual’s capacity to make decisions about their health and where they should live, ensuring their welfare is prioritised.
Testamentary Capacity and LPA Certification
I also provide assessments for those looking to make or amend a will or appoint a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Why My Assessments Stand Out
With an expertise in complex cases, I bring extensive experience in handling complex cases, ensuring that our assessments are robust and reliable.
Person-Centred Approach
The assessments are conducted with the individual’s best interests in mind, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect.
Advocacy and Mediation
Navigating the adult social care system can be complex and sometimes contentious.
Whether you need help communicating with health and social care professionals or require mediation to resolve disputes, I offer professional advocacy and mediation services.
I’m here to ensure that your voice is heard, your rights are respected, and that you receive the support you need during difficult times.
Advocacy Services
Independent Representation
We act as independent advocates, ensuring that your views and wishes are communicated clearly and effectively to those involved in your care.
Support with Complaints
If you’re unhappy with a service or decision, we can guide you through the complaints process, helping you articulate your concerns and seek resolution.
Mediation Services
Conflict Resolution
My mediation services are designed to help families and professionals navigate disagreements in a constructive and supportive way, finding solutions that are in the best interests of the individual involved.
Why Choose AJH Social Work?
I have many years of experience in advocating for clients across a range of care settings, ensuring that their rights and interests are protected and skilled in facilitating difficult conversations, helping all parties reach a consensus that prioritises the individual’s well-being.
What My Clients Say
The thorough assessment and honest advice we received were exactly what we needed”
