According to Scope, there are now nearly 14 million people in the UK living with a disability. 19% of working-age adults are disabled whilst 45% of pension age adults are disabled with complex needs. Families across the UK may find it difficult to obtain a discharge for a loved one living with a disability due to not having the appropriate home setting. At Beloved Homecare our adult social care packages are designed to speed up the discharge process, improve quality of life for an older adult with a disability, and alleviate pressure from family members.
The impact of prolonged stays and frequent hospital visits
NHS data shows over a third of inpatients have a cumulative hospital stay of between one and five years – 37% of those in hospital have a stay of five years or more. 16% have spent at least a decade as an inpatient.
The Learning Disability Mortality Review by the University of Bristol have identified that the average life expectancy of people with autism and learning disabilities stands at just 59 years old. This suggests that people are spending a significant portion of their life in a hospital setting, often away from their loved ones.
The use of restrictive practices is likely to reduce the ability of the patient to transition from hospital to a home setting. It’s difficult to create a homely environment at hospital which can lead to increased behaviours that challenge aspects of their condition.
Beloved Homecare’s care model is structured around maintaining people’s independence and helping them feeling enabled.
It covers three key areas that cannot be addressed in a hospital setting; personal skills, physical health and wellbeing.
The key areas we cover are
- Personal skills: Focuses on areas that enable clients to retain or gain independence
- Physical health: Addresses lifestyle risks and personal behaviour
- Wellbeing: Focuses on what’s important to and for the people involved
We also look at social motivators such as: social inclusion, loneliness and low self-esteem, which are all factors detrimental to your health.
The role a family member play in the transition process
Family members bring a lot of value when creating and delivering a course of treatment for a loved one with complex needs. They can go from playing the role of a caregiver to being unable to cope and seeing their loved one taken away from their home. Homecare has proven to not only aid the client but also family members. They help an individual stay in comfort of their own home whilst receiving tailored care that helps maintain their independence.
Ensuring people have the right home, in the right place, with the right care is central to our work. This includes discussing the needs and wants of family members. Perhaps a family caregiver would like a carer to visit 1-2 times a week to deliver companionship care so they can take a break from their caring responsibilities or perhaps they would like 24/7 care for someone with more complex needs. Regardless of what your needs are we’re here to listen and to help. We aim to reduce the strain on the individual, as well as alleviate some of the challenges families have to face.
We have found the engagement, dedication and passion from the families of our clients to be insightful and essential for delivering bespoke care. We aim to use their insight and knowledge to enhance our care packages and ensure a successful transition. By providing a voice for families we make sure that significant barriers facing the transforming care programme are removed.
What is included in adult social care?
The care we deliver is varied and can include one or multiple services. Adult social care includes:
Personal care: This is a broad term used to refer to supporting your loved one with personal hygiene and toileting, dressing and maintaining personal appearance. It can also include incontinence care, food planning & preparation, monitoring nutrition & weight, support with medication and ensuring safety at home.
Companionship & Social Support: A service that provides your loved one with a trusted, friendly face; someone that they can share their interests with, talk to and enjoy a friendship with.
24 Hour Care: Through our continuous care service your loved one can continue living safely in a home setting surrounded by thier own comforts and family members. Our clients who undertake this service often have complex needs that require continuous attention from a healthcare professional.
Arranging care for a loved one living in Trafford | Complex Needs
The first step in arranging care for a loved one is to book a telephone consultation. To do this ring 0161 711 0750 (opening times: 7am-10pm – 7 days a week). We aim to help your loved one transition from a hospital to home setting as quickly and safely as possible.