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Post-Brexit Points-Based System - A Specialist Live-in Care Provider's Perspective
The newly announced UK points-based system post-brexit sets the scene for the current Health and Social Care crisis to worsen.
Live-in care or care work itself is not as highly valued in society as it should be. Caring is a vocation which requires a special type of person with the unique skill set to build the trust needed and provide the care support required
Under the points-based system, all migrants including EU citizens will require permission in advance to come to the UK to work which will be assessed according to the points-based system. At present, Health and Social Care is not included in the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) shortage occupation list for ‘Skilled workers’.
Carers are extremely highly trained and skilled and look after clients who are incredibly vulnerable and in need.
Some clients have had life-changing injuries and are paralysed, requiring highly-skilled care from their carers. Some have complex and advanced Dementia and require support for every aspect of their lives from their carers
Brexit must not negatively impact those receiving care or those working in the care industry.
Paragon Home Healthcare is campaigning to raise this important issue and make recommendations in the interests of the clients we care for and those who work for us.
We are collaborating with the UK Homecare Association UKHCA and the Joint Council for the welfare of immigrants JCWI as they conduct in-depth research into the impact of how Brexit is affecting those receiving care now and how it may impact in the future.
Dementia Care - It’s OK to say "I’m not OK"
The emotional, social, psychological and practical impact on a person with Dementia is often underestimated.
It’s OK to say “I’m not OK”
A really good way to help reduce the pressure on you is to bring in some extra help, with planning and time it will get easier and mean you can take breaks and stay healthy.
Consider contacting a specialist home-care provider and bring in some professional and experienced care staff to share the work with you. Bringing in extra help doesn’t have to cost a great deal and there are some helpful cost-effective options to keep your loved one at home.
Paragon Home Healthcare provides specialist nurse-led Dementia care in and around London and can respond as quickly as required. We would organise for our nurse to complete a free assessment of your loved one with you and give you bespoke care options for you to consider with the peace of mind that the care will be overseen by highly specialist and experienced nurses if the situation changes.
To find out more about our services, you can contact us, via our website email us at info@paragonhh.co.uk, or call us on 020 3006 2802.