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Reablement. A definition. Below are a variety of definitions from various services from near and far. There appears to be two main understandings of this much used but not clearly defined activity. One is discharge into the community (principally from hospitals and other institutions) and the other is support when already in the community. By nature these two definitions reflect their point of origin either medical, mental health or social, however they seem to have common themes. Also most services seem somewhat better at defining what they actually do rather than defining reablement (which is probably a good thing). I have tried to synthesis most aspects these into a manageable size quote. Here goes. "Reablement is a means of promoting independence by offering help with the daily activities of living through the provision of a range of integrated services. It is a short term programme of assessment and service provision, be that either care and or support. Reablement builds on what you previously could, or can already do, to help you regain the skills and confidence needed for independent living, making positive choices and enjoying a quality of life." Definitions extracted from other sources. NHS "A range of integrated services to promote faster recovery from illness, prevent unnecessary acute hospital admission and premature admission to long term residential care, support timely discharge from hospital and maximise independent living." Social Work Department in Scotland Reablement is a means of promoting independence, providing personal care, help with daily living activities and other practical tasks. According to a Department of Health report last year on the use of resources in adult care an excellent local authority will achieve efficiencies “through a system focused on early intervention, prevention and Reablement”. Social Workdepartment in England Reablement is a programme of short-term assessment and support designed to help you regain or maintain your independence. Reablement builds on what you can do and supports you to regain your skills, confidence and independence to remain in your own home. Reablement aims to maximise your long term independence, choice and quality of life. Reablement is about helping you to do things for yourself, rather than doing things to, or for you. The overall goal is to help you get back to coping at home again. A Reablement Service If someone has been assessed as needing support at home, this support may be provided by the Home Care Reablement Service. The person carrying out the assessment may decide that it would be more beneficial to go direct to a long term service. The Reablement Service works with service users to help improve their daily living skills and maximise their independence. Service is provided for up to six weeks and the level of service will be constantly reviewed to ensure the level of support is tailored to meet individual needs. The team consists of, home care coordinators , occupational therapists , social care workers and administrators. The home care coordinators and / or the occupational therapists will discuss and set realistic goals with the service users. Social care workers will work with the service user to help them to reach their goals.