SCHEDULE 1Social care not ordinarily charged for

(introduced by section 1(1)(c))

1

As regards the personal hygiene of the person cared for—

(a)

shaving;

(b)

cleaning teeth (whether or not they are artificial) by means of a brush or dental floss and (in the case of artificial teeth) by means of soaking;

(c)

providing assistance in rinsing the mouth;

(d)

keeping finger nails and toe nails trimmed;

(e)

assisting the person with going to the toilet or with using a bedpan or other receptacle;

(f)

where the person is fitted with a catheter or stoma, providing such assistance as is requisite to ensure cleanliness and that the skin is kept in a favourable hygienic condition;

(g)

where the person is incontinent—

(i)

the consequential making of the person’s bed and consequential changing and laundering of the person’s bedding and clothing; and

(ii)

caring for the person’s skin to ensure that it is not adversely affected.

2

As regards the person’s eating requirements—

(a)

assisting with the preparation of food;

(b)

assisting in the fulfilment of special dietary needs.

3

If the person is immobile or substantially immobile, dealing with the problems of that immobility.

4

If the person requires medical treatment, assisting with medication, as for example by—

(a)

applying creams or lotions;

(b)

administering eye drops;

(c)

applying dressings in cases where this can be done without the physical involvement of a registered nurse or of a medical practitioner;

(d)

assisting with the administration of oxygen as part of a course of therapy.

5

With regard to the person’s general well-being—

(a)

assisting with getting dressed;

(b)

assisting with surgical appliances, prosthesis and mechanical and manual equipment;

(c)

assisting with getting up and with going to bed;

(d)

the provision of devices to help memory and of safety devices;

(e)

behaviour management and psychological support.