Angela Gifford
Managing Director of
Able Community Care
01603 764567
Able Community Care has been in the same family for nearly four decades and now provides live-in care services throughout the UK. Since 1980 we have provided care and have met with thousands of families who are seeking an alternative to moving into a residential care home. Meeting people inevitably leads, either at the time of an assessment or even years later, to questions for which people are looking for answers.
Information around all aspects of care is available but the road to finding out, especially at a time of crisis, about specific factors can be difficult and stressful. Able Community Care receives calls and emails on a regular basis with people asking if we can help with their search for information.
Recently these questions have been asked of us…
Angela Gifford, Managing Director of Able Community Care answers your questions…
Question: I have a disability and I have been told that many supermarkets have a time slot each week called a Quiet Time, which is to make shopping easier for people like myself?
Answer Yes, some supermarkets have introduced a scheme known as Quiet Time. The idea is to provide a sensory, friendly shopping time for customers who have disabilities, such as autism. The following supermarkets advise of the following Quiet Time shopping hours but check with your local supermarket to ensure up to date information.
• Asda has announced it’ll run a ‘quieter hour’ in all of its stores between 2pm and 3pm on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Aldi, every Tuesday from 6pm to 8.30pm.
• Morrisons ‘ takes place every Saturday in all stores from 9 am to 10am.
• Tesco 9am to 10am every Wednesday and Saturday.
Question: What is a Companion Pass for using public transport such as buses? I am a wheelchair user and have difficulty travelling on public transport without help.
Answer: The vehicle must be used by, or for your benefit. You do not have to be in the car for every journey or be the driver but only drivers listed on your Certificate of Motor Insurance can drive the vehicle.
Question: What is Deprivation of Assets with reference to paying for a place in a care home?
Answer: Deprivation of assets is when an individual has deliberately tried to get rid of assets to avoid charges or reduce the amount that has to be paid for care support. For example, giving a gift of funds to someone else, signing over a property to relatives.
Question: Can a Power of Attorney claim expenses?
Answer: Yes, as an attorney, you are fully entitled to reclaim any expenses that you may incur in the performance of your duties. Expenses such as: travel costs, stationery, postage and phone calls are acceptable.
