Use clear questions to explore different kinds of support and the assessment needed for an individual arrangement.
Find the question you need to work through
Each guide focuses on one practical task. Choose the topic relevant to your situation and use the questions to prepare a conversation with the person, family or relevant team. You do not need to work through every guide in order.
Personal care and nursing care: questions to ask
Personal support and nursing needs can overlap in everyday life, but they raise different questions when choosing a home. Ask what support the individual actually needs.
Read the guide →Questions when exploring dementia care
Start with the person’s experiences and preferences rather than assuming a diagnosis describes everything they need. Suitability requires an individual conversation and assessment.
Read the guide →Planning a possible short stay
A short stay still needs clear care arrangements, assessment and written terms. Ask about the purpose and proposed length before making practical plans.
Read the guide →Exploring daytime care arrangements
Daytime support enquiries need detail about attendance, travel and the support required during the day. Ask the home about current arrangements before assuming a standard package.
Read the guide →Considering longer-term care
A longer-term decision involves both today’s needs and how the arrangement will be reviewed. Keep the person’s preferences central alongside practical and financial questions.
Read the guide →Care enquiries following a hospital stay
A possible move after hospital requires coordination between the person, relevant professionals, family and the home. An enquiry alone does not establish readiness or suitability.
Read the guide →When support at home is being reconsidered
A change in home support can prompt a wider conversation about options. Describe what is and is not working before assuming a particular move is the only answer.
Read the guide →When a couple have different care needs
Couples may wish to remain close while needing different support. Ask about each person’s assessed needs and preferences rather than assuming a shared arrangement is available.
Read the guide →Enquiries for younger adults
Age alone does not describe a person’s care needs, interests or the environment they would choose. Ask about individual suitability and daily life in detail.
Read the guide →Continue with another part of the decision
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