STAR (Short term assessment and reablement service) - Information Point
Service Provider Name
STAR (Short term assessment and reablement service)
Service
Support in the home
Address1
Independent Living Centre
Address2
100 Oldbury Road
Town
Smethwick
Post Code
B66 1JE
Where do they provide service from?
In people's own homes
Telephone
(0121) 569 4830
Fax
N/A
Email
star_service@sandwell.gov.uk
Website
No website available
Area covered
Borough of Sandwell
Who is the service for?
The STAR service provides assessment, care and support for adults in Sandwell.
Referral route
Referral through a health or social care professional or by contacting Sandwell Adult Social Care Enquiry Team.
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
STAR - provides assessment and reablement for a period for up to 6 weeks to maximise someone's independence to enable them to live at home in the community.STAR will:Support individuals to get discharged from hospital quickly.Support individuals to avoid hospital admission.Support individuals and their carers in crisis situations.Support people to regain and maintain their independence.STAR service operates from 7am until 11pm 7 days per week and will support with care and support tasks in your own home. This may include help with personal care, preparing meals, support with medication and daily living activities that will maximise independence. The STAR staff team will work with individuals for up to six weeks to identify personal needs and goals which can be reduced as people progress and gain confidence through agreed STAR support plans. The service is free of charge.
