Domiciliary Care Services
Domiciliary care, better known as home care offers you flexibility, to enable you to receive care that works around your routines in the comfort of your own home
What is Domiciliary care and how can it help you?
Domiciliary care enables an individual
who needs support to receive the care they need in their own home. It can range
from visiting care by the hour, to 24/7 live-in care depending on the needs of
the individual.
A professional carer will provide
domiciliary care in the home helping with day-to-day household tasks, medication
management and administration, personal care and other activities to help
maintain independence and quality of life.
Domiciliary care, also known as home
care, is an increasingly common alternative to residential care and is widely
considered to be the better option for people who require care assistance at
any time of life. It provides one-to-one personal attention, ensuring a better
quality of service and companionship as well as control over your life
and how you live it.
One of the many benefits of domiciliary care, or home care services, is flexibility. Home care visits can be arranged from as little as 1 hour per week, depending on your needs. Christies Care Ltd also offers around-the-clock live-in care, rated outstanding by the CQC, to provide 24/7 care and support if your needs become more complex.
The advantage of domiciliary care
Our domiciliary care services are tailored to meet our clients’ changing requirements. Many people are introduced to domiciliary care at a point when they would benefit from quality care assistance and help with everyday tasks at home to keep themselves well and their home comfortable and in order.
The advantage of domiciliary care is in providing essential support that fits in with your lifestyle and your existing routine. There is no need for the upset and upheaval that inevitably comes with moving into a care home, instead you can remain at home with some assistance which enables you to continue to live independently whilst providing you with the comfort and reassurance of an extra pair of hands.
Our trusted and professional carers can help with a wide range of assisted care needs including:
- Routine household tasks – light domestic cleaning, including laundry and linen changes, meal preparation and pet care.
- Personal care – getting out of bed, washing, dressing and preparing for the day or settling down for the evening and going to bed.
- Companionship – many older people experience loneliness and isolation. Sometimes all that’s needed is a bit of a company, a cup of tea and a chat, or a walk around the garden.
- Getting out and about - our carers can also accompany you to get out of the house safely and with confidence, whether it’s a visit to friends or relatives, a trip to a day centre, a hospital or a doctor appointment.
Our domiciliary care services can also help with:
- Managing medication
- Mobility exercises
- Shopping, collecting pensions and prescriptions
- Pet care – so you can keep your beloved pets close to you
Domiciliary care services offer the safest care option for your loved one
There is no doubt that the one-to-one support our domiciliary care service offers gives you the best possible care.
Having the full and undivided attention of your carer has many benefits for your health and wellbeing.
The one to one support that domiciliary care provides reduces the dangers caused by frailty as people get older. Your carer will also encourage your independence and mobility wherever possible, whether helping with daily exercises or getting out and about, for walks or in the local community.
The familiar environment of home makes it a safer place to be, and there is control over your environment. In a care home, the risk of illness and infection is increased as you could be mixing with others being discharged from hospital or who may have infectious illnesses.
As such, the level of support live-in or hourly home care offers is unrivalled by the care you would receive in a care home.
Average Rating: 5 out of 5
“We are delighted with the level of professional service that our Mother received from Christies Care Ltd. All the staff were reliable, competent, helpful and caring. We would call upon their services again without hesitation. This service comes with our highest recommendation when the need arises.”
March 26th 2021
Arranging domiciliary care services
At the outset, your Local Area Advisor will visit to discuss your needs, provide information about Christies Care and take steps to set up your care plan at your pace. This vital stage of the home care journey takes every aspect of your situation into account. Your health requirements, mobility, your home set-up, support network, social needs and interests.
We select only the best people to undertake our award-winning training and look after our clients. Building a good rapport with your carer is essential to the success of your care package and we regularly consult with you to ensure compatibility and satisfaction. You can rely on being cared for by someone who is punctual and dependable, friendly and respectful, caring and compassionate.
Contact us today on 01728605107 to find out more about how our homecare services can help you or your loved one to remain safe and happy at home.
