Manchester Adult Placement Service

Manchester Adult Placement Service (MAPS) arranges placements for people in the homes of paid carers (also known as Adult Placement providers) for people who are learning disabled, physically disabled, with mental health needs and older people. The service can provide long term placement as part of a family / household or respite care to provide a break.
There is also a Sitting and Befriending service.

 

The people who use the service are referred via their Care Manager or Social Worker.

MAPS assesses,approves, trains, supports and monitors people who wish to take on this role as carers of vulnerable adults.

MAPS is registered with the Commission for Care Services Inspection (CSCI). 

At their first inspection in January 2007 the service was rated as Good.  
To download or order a copy of the report click here.

The service is also a holder of the Charter Mark award.

To find out more about becoming a carer please contact MAPS:

Manchester Adult Placement Service
Crossacres Resource Centre
1, Peel Hall Road
Manchester
M22 5DG
tel. 0161 437 3953
e-mail:

There is also a short film available about the work of the Adult Placement Service.
For more information click here