Tameside Adult Placement Scheme

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Adult Placement?
• Who does it support?
• What's different about Adult Placement?
• Who provides the support?
• Interested in finding out more?

What is Adult Placement?

The Adult Placement Scheme helps approved Adult Placement Carers (ordinary people from the local community) to share their home and time with someone in need. It is similar to fostering but for adults.

Who does it support?

The Scheme is run by Tameside Adult Services and can support the following people:

• Older people
• People with a physical disability, visual impairment, or someone who is Deaf or hard of hearing
• People with a learning disability
• People with mental health problems
• People who use drugs or alcohol
• People with HIV or AIDS

What's different about Adult Placement?

Many adults are looking for somewhere new to live. For example.

• A person may be returning to the community from hostels or long-stay hospitals
• A person might not be able to manage on their own
• Or, may be unable or unwilling to live with their own families

There are a number of living options which you've probably heard about already. These include living in your own home with support from Community Services. Others may live in residential homes. Adult Placement offers alternative types of care called Long Term, Short Term Care and Day Support.

• Long term Care - this is where adults live with Adult Placement Carers, sharing their lives and their home.
• Short Term Care - adults stay temporarily with an Adult Placement Carer to get a break from routine or to give their carers ( family or friends) a break.
• Day Support - this is where Adult Placement Carers offer Day Support either in the Carer's home or in the community. Carers can offer as many hours each day as is needed.

Who provides the support?

Support is given by ordinary people from the local community who are given training to become Adult Placement Carers. The Scheme is looking for new carers. You might be just the person we are looking for. Did you know that carers are given generous fees?

Interested in finding out more?

Whether you are a potential carer; someone who feels you would benefit from the Scheme yourself or know someone who might benefit, why not contact us for an informal chat.

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Tameside Adult Placement Scheme Hyde Town Hall Market Street Hyde SK14 4QD View local map
0161 342 5151
0161 342 5256