Homecare
At Four Oaks Healthcare we provide specialist, personalised homecare for those in need and the elderly; allowing them to retain their independence in their own home, whilst having help when needed.
What Is Homecare?
Homecare, sometimes known as domiciliary care, provides a range of services including assistance for children and adults who have additional needs, adults diagnosed with dementia, parents who have a disability and elderly people.
Whether you are looking for homecare for a loved one, an elderly friend or yourself; we will provide an excellent service. We offer practical homecare based on an initial assessment and a fully-tailored care plan. This plan will be regularly reviewed to ensure you are receiving the right level of care that suits your requirements.
We are the UK’s leading providers of nurse-led complex care and person-centred care at home, and we are asked about homecare regularly. We have collected some of the most frequently asked questions to help you ascertain whether homecare is the right option for you or your loved one. If you have additional questions that we have not answered here, please do get in touch.
What Is Domiciliary Care?
Domiciliary care is a service for people who wish to continue living an independent lifestyle in their own home but require assistance either for personal or medical care.
This type of homecare consists of a carer or personal assistant visiting your home at agreed times, either daily or at multiple times throughout the day to make your day-to-day life easier. Those in need of additional support may benefit more from our live in care services.
Practical homecare can be a great choice for:
Anyone struggling with practical household tasks or someone who is finding it more and more difficult to manage these tasks
Someone diagnosed with mental illness who may benefit from additional assistance
People who have been diagnosed with a disability whose disability ranges from mildly to strongly debilitating
Elderly people who are starting to struggle with household and personal tasks
At Four Oaks Healthcare, we strive for continuity of care, which means we aim to provide the same carer for every visit. This will allow you to get to know and build a relationship with your carer, who in turn will be able to fully learn and understand your needs, work with you on your progress and ensure you feel completely comfortable at all times.
It is extremely important to us that all our clients as treated as individuals and that the correct level of personal care and attention is consistently provided.
What Are The Benefits Of Homecare?
There are multiple benefits of home based care including:
Flexiblity: Your care assistance needs will change over time and your care plan should do the same. Our homecare service providers will review and adapt your care plan according to your growing needs.
Keep your pets close by: Our bond with our pets is unique. Studies have shown that owning a pet reduces loneliness and no one should ever have to give up their pets in order to receive the care they require. With homecare you will never have to worry about that.
Peace of mind: Not just for yourself but for your friends and family. Knowing that someone will be with you, making sure that you have everything you need can reduce stress enormously for everyone involved.
and many, many more.
We firmly believe that our care services are the best and we are constantly challenging ourselves to continually improve every day. We actively encourage creativity and innovation throughout our team and we are always seeking new ways to improve our service to you.
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What Does Homecare Include?
Any domiciliary care package offered should be tailored to your personal needs. You should never be offered a pre-packed care plan. Homecare services can cover:
Housekeeping and home maintenance
Pet care
General shopping
Bathing and grooming
Meal preparation
Medication reminders
How often your care worker will visit you is dependent on the level of assistance you request. You can opt to have someone come in once or multiple times a day at an agreed time where your carer or nurse will be the most helpful.
Whether this is to assist with you getting up and going to bed or during the day to carry out household tasks such as cooking and cleaning; it is entirely dependant on you and the level of care you would like.
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Why Choose Four Oaks Healthcare As Your Homecare Provider?
We know that a professional, reliable and caring service is important and as your life changes normal tasks may become more challenging. We help you to continue living in your own home and be as independent as possible. Our staff will help you to maintain your routines and feel confident in familiar surroundings.
We know continuity is important, so we work closely with local authorities and social services and recruit local staff to give you the best, practical domiciliary care. You’ll find we take pride in our company and our work. Our trained staff are loyal, committed and enthusiastic, providing warm, compassionate care.
Whatever your age or circumstances, we will always treat you as an individual and give you and your loved ones the best possible care at home.
For an initial discussion about your care needs, or to request a care assessment, complete our online enquiry form or call us on 0333 772 0156.
How Does Homecare Work?
We strive to create personal relationships with our clients in addition to offering an effective care plan. Here is a quick summary of how we decide with our clients and their family how homecare can work for them: