Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
The Mental Health (Amendments) Act, 2007 introduced a supplement to the Mental Capacity Act, 2005 (MCA). This was designed to ensure that English law is compliant with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and decisions made by the courts.
Leisure and Social Activities
Available leisure and social activities targetted at specific groups within the community (e.g. Older people, people with a disability).
Safeguarding Adults from Abuse
Safeguarding adults work is about preventing abuse and neglect as well as promoting good practice for responding to concerns on a multi-agency basis.
Mentoring
What it takes to become a mentor, and obtaining one.
My Care, My Choice
Information on Transforming Adult Social Care initiative, which we've called My Care, My Choice. This is what our users told us they wanted to see as the way of developing the new way of providing support, advice & information to all our users & Carers.
Rail Cards
Link to National Railcard website giving details of discounted rail travel.
Residential Care
Infomation on Residential Care Homes for those who are unable to manage at home
Respite / Shared Care
Information on Respite / Shared Care for people with learning disabilities.
Respite Care for Adults
Respite Care, sometimes called a short break sevice, is a service to support carers enabling you to take an essential break from your caring role.
Safeguarding Adults from Abuse
Safeguarding adults work is about preventing abuse and neglect as well as promoting good practice for responding to concerns on a multi-agency basis.
Services for People with Mental Health Problems
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead works in partnership with the Primary Care Trust, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the voluntary sector to provide services to people with mental health problems.
Sheltered Housing
Sheltered housing accommodation is available for persons over the age of 60 who wish to keep their independence but have the security of help and support available.
Social Services Access Team
Social Services Access Team - the first point of contact for older people or for adults with a physical or sensory disability.