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What is domiciliary care for adults with learning difficulties?
Domiciliary care, also known as home care, involves providing support and assistance to individuals with learning difficulties within their own homes. Caregivers offer personalised care to help with daily living tasks, encouraging a sense of independence and achieving the best quality of life possible in the circumstances.
What services are typically included in the domiciliary care services you offer?
Domiciliary care services can include personal care assistance, meal preparation, medication management, companionship, and help with household chores. The aim is to support individuals in maintaining their independence and quality of life.
How flexible are your domiciliary care services?
Domiciliary care schedules can be totally flexible, accommodating the unique needs and preferences of the individual in question. We can arrange to provide our services on a daily, weekly, or as-needed basis, allowing for personalised care plans every time that take into account our client’s individual preferences and priorities.
Is your domiciliary care service suitable for people who have complex medical needs?
Yes, domiciliary care can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals with complex medical conditions, including those with learning difficulties. Care plans can be adapted to provide the all the necessary specialised care and support, tailored to each individual’s clinical and non-clinical needs.
Can your domiciliary care services be adjusted if my loved ones needs change over time?
Yes, domiciliary care plans are adaptable and can be adjusted as the people’s needs and requirements change. Our care team regularly review all care plans to ensure they align with evolving requirements and will be very happy to talk you through any changes we might recommend, or that you think would be beneficial to bring in.
Are your domiciliary care only available for older people, or are they suitable for all ages?
Domiciliary care is available for individuals of all ages, including adults with learning difficulties. Our care plans are personalised to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Are domiciliary care services covered by insurance or government assistance?
Coverage for domiciliary care services varies based on location and individual circumstances. Our care services team would be happy to provide you with information on potential funding sources and guide you through all the financial aspects of domiciliary care, how to find out more and who to contact.
Can family members be involved in the domiciliary care process?
Yes, we encourage family members to be involved in the domiciliary care process. We value collaboration and open communication and we firmly believe that wider family input is essential for arriving at the most comprehensive and effective care plan possible for your loved one.
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Bradbury House, Market Street,
Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8AR.
01457 861355
michelle@stchristopherstrust.org
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