What are the barriers to people receiving home care support? 21.10.09 1

What are the barriers to people receiving home care support? 21.10.09 1

1. Lack of knowledge of what services available

2. pride in being able to manage

3. resistance on recognising the severity of the situation

4. uncertainty over costs

5. pessimism over type of help available

6. resistance on angus part

   • reluctance on ann's part

7. risks levels- critical / substantial

   • eligible for care services

8. 3 major factors

   • income/ wealth
     • assessed as needing health or social care
       • postcode lottery