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Cambridgeshire Mind’s Partnership

Home & Community Support Service

Our Home & Community Support Service is provided in partnership with Hunts Mind, Cam-mind and Peterborough & Fenland Mind. This partnership (Cambridgeshire Mind’s Partnership) allows us to offer the service throughout the county of Cambridgeshire.There is also the added benefit of a greater choice of services for the individual; these could be accessed through the various services provided by the partnership.

What Is The Service?

The service aims to assist individuals who have experience of mental distress to maintain their independence within their community and their daily lives.This may be delivered through one-to-one sessions for regular, planned and practical support with a variety of tasks and activities.

Who Is The Service For?

The service is open to people aged between 18 and 65, who live within Cambridgeshire and who have been assessed under the Care Programme Approach as needing support.Currently, this service must be accessed by the individual’s care co-ordinator, who would need to ensure that funding will be met for the individual (Direct Payments).It is hoped that in time, individuals will be able to purchase the services themselves through their allocated Individual or Personal Budget allowance.Once funding has been agreed, a completed referral form must be submitted to the Project Manager, who will make contact within three days.

When Is The Service Available?

This is a 7-day service with flexible hours into the early evening. Support may be available during weekends.

We Can Offer Assistance With:

  • Developing domestic/ life skills
  • Developing social skills/ behaviour management
  • Emotional support
  • Help in establishing and maintaining personal safety
  • Establishing social contacts and activities
  • Monitoring and encouraging health and well-being
  • Help with shopping, errand running and good neighbour tasks
  • Accessing local community organisations
  • Gaining access to other services
  • Managing finances and benefit claims
  • Advice and signposting to relevant services and organisations

If you are interested in accessing this service or would like any further information, then please email hcssenquiries@huntsmind.org.uk or contact Janette Hayden at the office.

See also: Home and Community Support Leaflet