Five Support at Home Services Worth Asking About in 2026
Most people, when they first look into Support at Home funding, think it covers the basics - someone to help with showering and perhaps a cleaner once a week. That is what often comes to mind. The reality is that the program covers more than many families realise. There are services within your funding that people sometimes do not request, either because they did not know they existed or assumed they would have to pay for them separately. Here are five worth knowing about. 5 Support at Home Services to Ask About 1. Assistive technology, funded separately from your main budget Under the Support at Home program, there is a separate funding pool for assistive technology and home modifications. It typically sits outside your regular quarterly budget, which means it does not reduce the funding you use for ongoing care services. Examples may include: Personal alarms and fall-detection pendants Medication reminder devices Mobility aids with GPS functionality Blood pressure monitors W...