What is adult placement?

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    Adult placement is staying in someone’s home as part of their family; you can go stay for a short break or live with them.
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    With adult placement you may be able to go and stay with a family for a short break.

    Some people go and live with a family. It may take some time to find a family for you; at times we are not able to find a suitable family for you.

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    The family will have been visited and checked.

    They may live with other people and have children in the family.

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    South West Adult Placement Scheme (SWAPS) provides family-based care for vulnerable adults.

    They make sure that everyone that lives in the house likes the same things. They check that the families can give the right support.

    People meet first to see if they like each other. You may meet them a few times before staying overnight.

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    You will be able to do ordinary things.

    You may be able to go for a short break and then go back to your own home.

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    You may be able to go and live with them.

    Adult Placement is about finding the right family for you. Sometimes we will not be able to help you.

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    To find out more you can speak to the South West Adult Placement Scheme just telephone 01626 360170.
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    Or you can telephone the Partnership Referral Screening Unit at Westbourne on 08451 558077.

    Or you can speak to your:

    Your Care Manager
    Your Day Centre Officer
    Your Support Worker
    Staff at a Respite Unit

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