Update on services for the vulnerable during the bad weather

Date published: 06 January 2010

Bury Council’s Adult Care Services have put plans in place to help and support clients during the extremely cold weather.

Home Care Services across the borough will go ahead across the borough and clients will be updated by telephone if there are any delays to reaching them. Community Meals will be provided through a range of methods. Individuals with Disabilities, who receive care in their own home, will continue to do so and in some cases staff have stayed overnight with clients to ensure they receive the appropriate help and support this morning.

Day Care Services are closed as we do not want elderly or vulnerable clients endangering themselves as they travel to or from these services. Clients who are in need of additional support will be provided with this at home. All clients have been contacted to inform them that Day Care Services are cancelled today.

People who live in sheltered housing schemes will be contacted by community support staff, additional support will be made available if needed.

There is a Duty Service for Mental Health Services operated by Bury Council and AMP cover in operation at Inwood House and Lord Street.

The Procurement Team is operational and they will respond effectively with the private providers and deal with any matters arising A council spokesperson said: “Being a good neighbour and checking on an elderly or vulnerable friend, relative or neighbour to see if they are all right and have everything they need is of great support to them during this cold winter period. However, if a local resident is concerned about the well being of a vulnerable person they can contact 0161 253 7190.”