More Information

Care4 are registered with the National Care Standards Commission, number H0600000625.

They can be contacted at:

National Area Office, National Care Standards Commission, The Oast, Hermitage Court, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent. ME16 9NT.

Tel: 01622 724950
Fax: 01622 724980
Website: www.carestandards.org.uk www.csci.org.uk

We are full members of the United Kingdom HomeCare Association, number MV102517.

The Association can be contacted at:

42b, Banstead Road, Carshalton Beeches, Surrey. SM5 3NW.

Tel: 020 8228 1551
Fax: 020 8228 1550
Website: www.ukhca.co.uk

The Care Standards Act 2000 can be viewed in full at:
http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/20000014.htm

The Domiciliary Care- National Minimum Standards regulations can be viewed at:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/assetRoot/04/01/86/71/04018671.pdf

The Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations 2002 can be viewed at:
http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2002/20023214.htm

Other Useful Numbers

Social services department:
Dartford District Office, St Lawrence House, West Hill, Dartford, Kent
Tel: 01322 277744
Please contact us for details of other areas.

Health service:
Kent and Medway Strategic Health Authority, Preston Hall Hospital, London Road, Aylesford, Kent. ME20 7NJ
Tel: 01622 710161

NHS Direct (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk)
24-hour Helpline for confidential health information, queries and advice.Tel: 0845 4647 (short form telephone number. Just dial to be connected)

General Social Care Council:
2 Hays Lane, Hays Galleria , London , SE1 2HB
Tel: 020 7397 5100
Elder Abuse Response:
Tel: 0808 808 8141

Advocates and Advocacy schemes
There are many independent companies and organisations offering counselling, guidance and advice. The Yellow Pages lists are a good place to start, or contact Age Concern (0800 00 99 66) or Senior Line (0808 800 6565), MIND, or MENCAP for assistance.

We can assist with introductions to reputable companies who can assist with advice on Financial matters, such as health insurance, long- and medium-term healthcare funding, affordable care, etc. Please contact Christine McNamara with requests for information on specific needs and circumstances.