- Learning disability
- Physical disability
- Brain injury
- Mental health condition
Services Provided By NECC
- Direct access to a community care co-ordinator who will help to set up and manage care packages
- Direct care and support services for people who have a disabling condition – including personal care and support - guidance and supervision - support at work/college/day centres - housing related support, including budgeting, shopping and cleaning – social support e.g. going to the football, cinema, discos and clubs etc.
- Support to Family members/carers – support during times of loss and change and with issues relating to services being provided to family members
Staff of NECC have considerable experience and/or qualifications in the field of community care:
- Checks on criminal history are carried out and references taken up.
- Essential training is offered e.g. direct care and support, interpersonal relationships, respect and confidentiality, emergency first aid, health, hygiene & safety etc.
How NECC consults with and involves people requiring services:
- We support them in identifying and achieving their life goals and ambitions
- We consult and listen to them about the services they require
- We involve them in the selection of their own Community Carers
- We involve them as much as possible in managing their own services
- We encourage them to seek ongoing guidance and support from family members/carers
- We support and encourage them to be involved in the planning and implementation of services
NECC Services will be community based and staff members will have a key responsibility for promoting independence, self respect and social integration. They will be expected to provide the highest quality of service and will be accountable to the people they support / family members and to their employers.