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What is RightCareIndex?
Beginning as an online directory of Care Homes and Homecare agencies in England and Wales, RightCareIndex aim to produce high quality printed publications, county by county. The publications are extremely comprehensive with information, advice and listings for many aspects of care. Our first publication launched in June 2007 and is fast becoming the definitive guide for care in the county, plans are being laid for next years Cornwall edition. Devon edition is in progress and due for launch in January / February 2008.
RightCareIndex is a tool to improve the awareness deficit of care services amongst the general public. The publication and website opens doors to practical, constructive and appropriate information and local care services
We hope that every reader, whomever they may be, find the publication useful as a resource, and informative and interesting to read.
To order your copy call Cornwall Adult Social Care on 01872 322004.
Large format and other languages are available on request, please email mail@rightcareindex.com or call 0844 800 9708 
What is the background to RightCareIndex?
RightCareIndex is the vision of Christine Rowberry. The ultimate aim is to inform and enlighten a broad spectrum of people about care services in a simple and holistic way.
Christine sits on the committee of Cornwall Partners In Care, chairs the League of Carers and is on the Adult Protection Committee in Cornwall. In addition to this Christine runs a well established, successful and well respected nursing and domiciliary care agency with specialist care services for people with Learning Disabilities.
This experience, knowledge and the fact that we really do care, sets us apart from standard publishers.
What types of care are covered in RightCareIndex publications?
We have information, advice and listings for Care Homes, Homecare, Meal Provision, Motability, Nursing Agencies, Sheltered Housing and Extra Care, Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Day Care, Leisure & Recreation.
Who uses RightCareIndex?
The General Public
Whether you are looking for care for yourself, a friend or a loved one, RightCareIndex contains vital information and advice together with contact details for care providers in your local vicinity.
Service Users
Whatever your reason for requiring care, you will find help, advice and contact details of places and organisations offering potentially life enriching services.
Care Workers
Paid or unpaid, young or old, you will find helpful articles and advice within RightCareIndex. Also links to places and organisations that can offer help and support. Centres and agencies that provide respite services are listed in the publication.
Care Professionals
Social workers, Care Providers, Care Managers, Fees Advisors and more: RightCareIndex has up to date editorial and information from statutory, voluntary and independent sources. A must-have resource for you and your clients.
Who Contributes?
Working closely with Councils and local representative bodies enables the publications to stay fresh, topical and accurate. We include editorial and information from a variety of appropriate and well respected sources within the care industry including Motability, CareAware, NHFA, The Elderly Accommodation Counsel, Age Concern and many more.
How is RightCareIndex distributed?
Anyone who contacts the council enquiring about care services receives a copy.
The local Primary Care Trust distribute RightCareIndex publications to Local and Community Hospitals, Doctors Surgeries, Mental Health and Learning Disability centres, A&E’s, and Treatment Centres.
Additionally copies go to Age Concern, Wards / waiting areas throughout Hospitals, Pharmacies, Libraries, Citizens Advice Bureaus, PALS, Social Workers, Care Managers...
Every Care Home and Homecare provider in the county receive a copy.
Any questions please contact us on 0844 800 9708, or email mail@rightcareindex.com |
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