Learning disabilities

If you’re looking for help and advice when finding a care home or service, we can help. Here are examples of the types of care and support available. Contact us for more information and to help you find the right type of care for you.

Do you need a residential or nursing home?

There are two types of care home - those that provide residential care only and those that also provide nursing care.

All homes provide meals, laundry service and personal care such as help with washing, dressing, general mobility and day-to-day tasks. Nursing homes provide all of these services but additionally they employ registered, trained nurses who are able to provide health-related care. Government assistance with the cost of this nursing care is available to everyone and is not means-tested.

You should speak with your GP and/or a social worker to find out which type of care you need. They will arrange for an assessment by a nurse and will be able to tell you about the types of funding available to you. Click here to read our own brief guide to funding issues.

Different homes will offer a range of different services, here is an explanation of some of those that you will come across:

Dementia Care

Many older people suffer from some level of dementia - often relatively mild. However if the dementia is more severe it may be necessary to find a home which is specifically registered to care for people with dementia (often Alzheimer's disease). To find Shaw homes which are registered to accept people with dementia please choose a region then select 'dementia care' as an option.

Respite Care

Most homes are able to provide this service, which allows people to stay for a short while to give carers at home a break. If you are interested in a short stay in one of our homes please contact the Home Manager to find out about availability.

Palliative Care

This is compassionate care for people whose illness is no longer responding to treatment. The aim of palliative care is to maximise quality of life and control pain and symptoms.