Emergency Home Care
What is Emergency Home Care
There are several different situations when emergency care at home can be used to support immediate as well as on-going care needs including:
24-hour live-in care for when round the clock care is needed to ensure a person can continue to live well in their own home.
Respite care can provide a family carer with a much-needed break from caring for a loved one, or can be used as an opportunity to see how live-in care works and whether it is right for you and your family.
Short term care following hospital discharge or for those needing post-operative rehabilitation, stroke care or cancer care.
Complex care of medical and specialist conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis can be supported with emergency home help so there is no need to go into a care home to receive this level care and support.
End-of-life palliative care which ensures a person’s needs and preferences are met until the very end of their life.
How to get Emergency Home Care Services
If you find yourself or a loved one in a position where you need emergency home care, you can get in touch with us to quickly arrange emergency home care:
Contact our Client Services team or request a call back at a time that suits you
We will discuss your care requirements with you over the phone and arrange a care assessment
We will match you with an appropriate carer and get them sent out to you as soon as possible. If this is a rapid responder due to your circumstances, we will then continue to find you your permanent carer.
We can then establish a more structured ongoing home care routine
WHAT DOES EMERGENCY IN HOME CARE PROVIDE?
Our professional carer will be quickly on hand to provide you with the following emergency home care for:
Personal care
Personal care is a broad term used for several tasks to help you maintain your personal hygiene and appearance, including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Companionship
A perfectly matched care team is there to provide all the companionship you need – a listening ear, a friendly chat over a cup of tea, reassurance when you need it. The carer will be on hand when you need but will also use discretion and be aware when you need your own space.
Social and emotional support
A care plan will outline all your social interests and preferences and the carer will help you to maintain all your activities and hobbies, both in and out of your home. The carer will support you to continue to feel connected to your family, friends and local community facilitating any social events or gatherings you wish to have or attend.
Specialist support for conditions
If you are living with a condition such as dementia, Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a professional carer will be trained to provide you with the specialist care you need whilst focusing on improving your quality of life.
Complex care
If you are living with an on-going medical condition, or have been discharged from hospital following treatment and need complex care, a carer can provide nurse-led care that is supported by clinical experts to ensure the care provided is to the very highest standard.
Medications administration and management
The carer is trained to proactively and efficiently administer medications to ensure your optimum health and wellbeing.
Meal planning and cooking
Carers will help you to plan your meals according to your dietary requirements, nutritional needs and personal preferences, including cooking your favourite meals and shopping for your groceries.
Domestic and household support
A professional carer will ensure your cleaning regime and domestic household tasks are maintained, so you can live-in your home the way you always have. The carer will help with household administration and will be happy to run errands out of the home.