Help us improve the care people with arthritis receive

Good quality, and cost effective, social care is vital for many people with arthritis. When done right it can mean people are supported to live well, regardless of whether they are in their own home, the home of a family member, or a residential care home.Please join us and ask the Government to take action toimprove the social care system.The term social care can often be misunderstood, and many people living with arthritis don’t know how it could help them. Social care covers much more than residential care homes; it can provide personal care and practical support (such as help to wash, dress, or go to the toilet) in a variety of settings, for adults of all ages, including those living with physical disabilities and illnesses, learning disabilities, or mental health problems. On top of this, the system also offers support for carers.Social care can support people with musculoskeletal conditions by giving them access to aids and adaptations to make life a bit easier (including installing grab rails, or building a wet room), occupational therapy and equipment, meals on wheels, day care services, and services to support carers.Many assume that, like the NHS, social care is free. Unfortunately, it isn’t. Social care is means-tested, and the policy which governs how the social care system works dictates how severe a person’s condition must be before they qualify for support, as well as how much money they must spend.An aging populationAs our population ages, mo...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news