If you've had a stay in hospital, a fall or a short illness, you might need support to regain your confidence or ability to cope at home.
Reablement is different from ongoing care services. It is a short-term service that helps you rebuild confidence and skills. It can support you to:
- 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.
How reablement works
It doesn’t treat health conditions, instead the service helps you to restore your independence.
- A professional will visit you at home to discuss your goals.
- We’ll create a care plan that focuses on what matters to you
- Our team (social workers, therapists, support workers) will help you do things for yourself.
Reablement usually lasts for up to six weeks. It all depends on your circumstances and how quickly you're able to reach your goals.
Who can access reablement?
A health or social care professional may suggest reablement if you:
- are aged 18 or over
- live in Brent
- have recently lost some independence or confidence
If you're in hospital, you may be referred before you leave. If you’re already at home, you can contact us using our online form.
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 – for example, getting back to cooking your own meals or being able to move safely around your home.
You will get support from a team of people that could include social workers, therapists, and trained support workers called enablers. They’ll 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 program lasts depends on your needs. Visits may be frequent at first and reduce as you get better.