Domiciliary Home Care
Offering tailored support which promotes independence and well-being in the comfort of home.
Visiting Care
Home is a place and a symbol of what we know and cherish. We understand what home means. Our tailored Visiting Care service is designed to give clients and their families the care and support to stay safe and independent at home.
Live In Care
24/7 Live In Care is build around your unique needs and preferences enabling you to receive the dedicated support, care and companionship you need to stay safe and happy at home.
Specialist Care
Living with a health issue can be an impossible thought for many, especially as things progress. Our range of Specialist Home Care services are designed to help people live happy, fulfilled lives at home.
Why Choose Us
You don't need to feel stressed and overwhelmed. You don't have to be alone. Call us, so we can listen and start to help you find a solution which is right for you & your family. We want to help you find a 'new normal' for you and your family, right now.
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Home Care Questions & Answers
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Domiciliary care, also referred to as home care, encompasses a spectrum of supportive services designed for individuals who require assistance with daily tasks but prefer to continue living in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. This personalised form of care is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and may involve a variety of services such as personal assistance, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping. By opting for domiciliary care, older people can maintain their independence while receiving the necessary support to lead a fulfilling and secure life in their own environment. This arrangement provides peace of mind for both the individuals receiving care and their loved ones, ensuring they have the assistance they need while staying in their homes.
The benefits of domiciliary home care are numerous and impactful:
Independence: Domiciliary home care enables individuals to maintain their independence by receiving assistance with daily tasks while remaining in the familiar and comfortable surroundings of their own home.
Personalised Care: Care plans are tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each individual, ensuring that they receive the support that best suits their unique circumstances.
Comfort and Familiarity: Being in a familiar environment can significantly improve emotional well-being and overall quality of life for individuals receiving domiciliary home care.
Safety: Care Professionals provide assistance with activities such as medication management, mobility support, and fall prevention, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Enhanced Quality of Life: With the help of domiciliary home care, individuals can continue to engage in activities they enjoy and maintain social connections, leading to a more fulfilling and enriched life.
Family Support: Domiciliary home care services can alleviate the burden on family members who may otherwise be responsible for providing care, allowing them to maintain their own well-being and balance their other commitments.
Cost-Effectiveness: Domiciliary home care can be a more affordable alternative to residential care facilities, as it allows individuals to receive the support they need while remaining in their own home.
Overall, domiciliary home care offers a range of benefits that promote independence, safety, and overall well-being for individuals who require assistance with daily living tasks.
Private Payments: Individuals or their families can directly cover the costs of domiciliary care services.
Government Support: The National Health Service (NHS) and local authorities offer financial assistance based on care needs and financial circumstances.
Personal Budgets/Direct Payments: Local authorities often offer personal budgets and direct payments, allowing individuals to have more control over funding their domiciliary care services.
Each funding avenue may have its own eligibility criteria and requirements, so it's important to explore all options and select the most suitable ones based on individual circumstances.
If you're facing any of the following circumstances, domiciliary care might be the right choice for you:
Challenges with daily routines: If managing day-to-day tasks has become difficult, a carer can lend a hand with activities like housekeeping and personal care, empowering you to maintain your independence.
Reluctance to move to a care home: Opting for domiciliary care allows you to remain in the familiarity of your own home rather than transitioning to residential care, ensuring you can continue living in a space you cherish.
In need of mobility assistance: Whether it's assistance with getting in and out of bed or moving around your home with confidence, a carer can provide the support you require, including guidance with physiotherapy exercises.
Managing a complex medical condition: Our trained carers specialize in providing support to individuals with complex medical needs, ensuring you receive tailored care to manage your health effectively at home.
Seeking assistance with outings: Domiciliary care facilitates social engagement and independence by offering support with activities outside the home, such as shopping trips, visits to loved ones, or leisure outings.
Combatting loneliness or isolation: Our Care Professional are chosen not only for their care expertise but also for their compassionate and friendly demeanor, providing companionship and emotional support alongside practical assistance.
Care calls for Visiting Care can take place between 7am and 10pm everyday.
Live in Care is 24/7 and your Care Professional will require a daily break of 2 hours. There
are various options to enable this that will be discussed at the care assessment.
They will help with all personal care needs, washing, dressing, assistance to access toilet
facilities, meal preparation, basic housekeeping, administering medication, social trips /
appointments and looking after pets. Our Care Professionals are interesting and engaging
and also offer great company!
If you are receiving Visiting Care we will introduce your primary Care Professional who will
provide the majority of your care. We will also introduce you to a small team of Care
Professionals who will provide your Care when your primary care is on holiday or is
unavailable.
For Live in Care you will have one main Care Professional. We will arrange cover when your
main Carer goes on holiday.
Following an initial conversation we can usually accommodate a care assessment in 24 hours.
Following this we will discuss and agree a start date.
Our office team are in constant communication with your Care Professionals both prior to
your care beginning and throughout your care. Both our management team and family
members can access all care logs completed by our Care Professionals that is accessed by the
Severn Vale App. We also conduct regular quality reviews. Our friendly office team can be
contacted 7 days a week between 7am and 10pm should you wish to speak to us about any
aspect of your care.
If you have any concerns whatsoever you should contact a member of the Severn Vale office
team and we will help to resolve any issues.
Following the Care Assessment if you would like to go ahead, we will go through and leave a
copy of our terms and conditions for you to read. To begin Care we need a signed copy of the
Ts & Cs. You will also need to complete a Direct Debit form. We will send invoices
fortnightly in arrears and these amounts are collected usually a week later by Direct Debit.
For Live in Care we also take a returnable deposit equivalent to 2 weeks of care.