Reablement services help people to retain or regain their skills and confidence so they can learn to manage again after a period of illness.

The service is usually provided in the person’s own home by a team of mainly social care professionals. Consistency of workers is important to enable a relationship to be built with the person and for progress to be properly monitored.

• Making food and drinks
• Personal care
• Housework
• Shopping
• Maintaining contact with family, friends and community groups
• Mobility – moving around the home and going out