Reablement is a short-term service designed to help you regain your confidence and ability to cope at home. It isn't just for someone who is leaving hospital. It is available to anyone who has the potential to become more independent with a bit of support.
Unlike ongoing long-term care service, reablement helps you relearn essential daily skills so you can:
- cook meals
- wash and dress yourself
- move safely around your home
- get back out in the community
The reablement service is free and fully funded as part of short-term support from Adult Social Care. It will be offered to people who are expected to make progress in doing everyday tasks more independently.
How reablement works
Reablement doesn’t treat health conditions. Instead it helps you to restore your independence.
A professional will visit you at home to discuss your goals. Together, you'll create a care plan that focuses on what matters to you. Our team, which includes social workers, therapists, and support workers, will help you do things for yourself.
Reablement usually lasts for up to six weeks, depending on your circumstances and how quickly you reach your goals.
Who can access reablement?
You can access reablement if you:
- are aged 18 or over
- live in Brent
- have lost some independence or confidence
- are likely to make functional improvements with short-term support.
You can be referred to the reablement service by a health or social care professional, or you can use our online form and select the 'Request a needs assessment' option.
How the service works
When you're referred, a member of the Reablement Team will visit your home to learn more about your situation and talk through what support might help. Together, you'll agree a care plan focused on what you want to achieve, such as cooking your own meals or being able to move safely around your home.
You will get support from a team of people that may include social workers, therapists, and trained support workers called enablers. They will visit regularly to help, encourage, and give you practical advice. Their job is to help you do things yourself, so you can become more confident and independent each day. They will also look at your home and suggest changes to make activities easier or safer.
The number of visits and how long the programme lasts depends on your needs. Visits may be frequent at first and reduce as you improve.