Services
All our carers are trained in the skills required to competently support clients.
Services
Through our dedicated nurse-led training, supervision and a robust recruitment process, all our carers are trained in the skills required to competently support clients. Our carers also receive client-specific training, to ensure the care we deliver is tailored to the client’s symptoms and lifestyle choices.
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Cerebral palsy
Long-term ventilation
Spinal Injuries
Acquired brain injuries
Children’s complex care refers to the specialized and comprehensive care provided to children who have complex medical conditions. These conditions often require extensive and coordinated healthcare services over an extended period. The key elements of children’s complex care include:
Multidisciplinary Team Approach: Children with complex medical needs often require care from a team of diverse healthcare professionals. This team may include pediatricians, specialists (such as neurologists, cardiologists, or gastroenterologists), nurses, therapists (physical, occupational, speech), social workers, and psychologists.
Individualized Care Plans: Care for each child is tailored to their specific needs. These care plans often involve managing multiple medical conditions, coordinating care among various specialists, and addressing developmental and psychosocial aspects of the child’s health.
Family-Centered Care: This approach recognizes the central role of the family in the child’s life and care. Families are active partners in decision-making processes, and their values and preferences are respected. Support services may also be provided to families to help them cope with the challenges of caring for a child with complex needs.
Coordination of Care: Effective coordination is crucial due to the multiple aspects of care involved. This can include coordinating appointments, interventions, and communication between different healthcare providers and services.
Transition Planning: As children with complex medical needs grow older, there needs to be a plan for transitioning them from pediatric to adult healthcare services. This process should be gradual and involve preparing the child and family for the change.
Home and Community-Based Services: Many children with complex care needs can live at home with the appropriate support. This includes home health care services, medical equipment, and community resources to support the child’s health and well-being.
Education and Advocacy: Parents and caregivers often need education about their child’s conditions and how to care for them. Advocacy is also important, especially in navigating healthcare systems and accessing necessary services and supports.
Regular Monitoring and Review: The child’s condition and care plan should be regularly reviewed and adjusted as needed. This ensures that the care remains appropriate as the child grows and their needs change.
Providing complex care for children is a dynamic process that requires flexibility, continuous assessment, and adaptation to meet the evolving needs of the child and family. It’s a comprehensive approach that not only addresses medical needs but also considers the emotional, social, and developmental aspects of the child’s well-being.
Through our dedicated nurse-led training, supervision and a robust recruitment process. See Conditions for a list of conditions we support
Our carers also receive client-specific training, to ensure the care we deliver is tailored to the client’s symptoms and lifestyle choices.
Through our dedicated nurse-led training, supervision and a robust recruitment process, all our carers are trained in the skills required to competently support clients.
Our carers also receive client-specific training, to ensure the care we deliver is tailored to the client’s symptoms and lifestyle choices.
Respite care is a type of support service designed to give temporary relief to primary caregivers of individuals who need continuous care. This form of care is especially important in the context of caring for people with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or the elderly. Here are key aspects of respite care:
Purpose: The primary goal of respite care is to provide a break for caregivers, who often experience high levels of stress and burden. It allows caregivers time to rest, attend to personal matters, or simply have time for themselves, which is essential for maintaining their own health and well-being.
Types of Respite Care:
- In-Home Respite: Care is provided in the individual’s home. This can include assistance with daily activities, nursing care, or companionship.
- Out-of-Home Respite: This includes adult day centers, residential facilities, or overnight respite services, where the individual is cared for outside their home for a certain period.
- Emergency Respite: Offered during unexpected situations where the caregiver is unable to provide care due to emergencies or sudden illness.
Services Offered: Respite care services can vary widely depending on the needs of the individual. They may include personal care (bathing, dressing), medical care, recreational activities, meals, and medication management.
Duration: Respite care can range from a few hours to several weeks. The duration depends on the needs of the caregiver and the individual being cared for.
Benefits for Caregivers: Respite care helps prevent caregiver burnout, reduces stress, improves mental health, and provides opportunities for caregivers to engage in other activities and responsibilities.
Benefits for Care Recipients: Apart from providing continuous care, respite services can offer social stimulation and a change of routine for the care recipient, which can be beneficial for their mental and emotional well-being.
Funding and Availability: Access to respite care can vary depending on location and the specific care needs. Some services are covered by health insurance, government programs, or community-based funding, but others may require out-of-pocket payment.
Choosing Respite Care: It’s important for caregivers to thoroughly research and choose a respite care service that matches their needs and those of the care recipient. Factors to consider include the type of care provided, qualifications of the staff, cost, and the overall environment of the care setting.
Respite care is not just a service but a crucial component of a comprehensive care plan, ensuring the sustainability of caregiving over the long term and enhancing the quality of life for both caregivers and those they care for. At First Choice we provide respite care to suit all your needs
Domiciliary care, also known as home care, is a service that provides support and assistance to individuals within their own homes, enabling them to maintain their independence and quality of life. This type of care is often chosen by those who need assistance but wish to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home environment. Key aspects of domiciliary care include:
Types of Services: Domiciliary care encompasses a wide range of services, including personal care (such as bathing, dressing, and toileting), medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, and companionship. It can also include more specialized care, such as nursing care for those with specific health conditions.
Customized Care Plans: Care is tailored to the individual’s needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Care plans are often developed in consultation with the individual, their family, and healthcare professionals to ensure that all needs are met.
Flexibility: One of the primary benefits of domiciliary care is its flexibility. Care can be arranged on a temporary or long-term basis and can range from a few hours a week to 24-hour care, depending on the individual’s requirements.
Independence and Comfort: Receiving care in one’s own home allows for greater independence and comfort. It enables individuals to maintain their routines, stay close to friends and family, and retain a sense of normality and dignity.
Choice and Control: Domiciliary care offers more choice and control over the type of care received and who provides it. Individuals can often select their own caregivers, which is crucial for building trust and a positive care relationship.
Support for Family Caregivers: It provides relief and support for family members who might otherwise bear the full responsibility of caregiving. This can help prevent caregiver burnout and ensure that the care provided is sustainable over the long term.
Cost-Effectiveness: In many cases, domiciliary care can be more cost-effective than residential care, as it is typically less intensive and is provided only as needed.
Eligibility and Funding: Eligibility for domiciliary care services and funding options vary depending on geographical location, the individual’s health condition, and financial circumstances. Some people may be eligible for government-funded home care packages, while others may need to pay privately.
Finding a Provider: Choosing the right domiciliary care provider is crucial. It involves considering factors such as the provider’s reputation, the training and qualifications of the caregivers, the range of services offered, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Domiciliary care is a vital option for many, particularly the elderly, those with disabilities, and individuals recovering from illnesses or surgeries, as it allows them to receive the care they need in the setting they prefer. At First Choice Medical Solutions you can get the right quality care for less.
This service is designed to provide ongoing CHC packages of care. CHC packages are aimed to ensure ongoing effective response to the request for a CHC package and ongoing assessment and review of care plan and full risk assessment.
We work hand in hand with local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), the client and other key stakeholders to ensure that the care you receive is safe, effective, responsive and caring.
Continuing Healthcare is the name given to a package of services which is arranged and funded by the NHS for people outside hospital with on-going health needs. If you’re eligible, you are likely to have a complex medical condition that requires a lot of care and support; you are also likely to need highly specialised nursing support or someone approaching the end of their life and their condition is rapidly getting worse and may be terminal. CHC can be given in any community setting, including your own home or in a care home as long as you meet the national criteria.
At First Choice Medical Solutions, we will work with the client, their family, hospital staff and other stakeholders, such as commissioners and social services, to assess the needs of the client so that we can provide a bespoke package of care once they return home.
Because of the complex nature of our clients’ conditions, we will introduce our staff to the client well before they are due for discharge, so that they can become familiar with specific care requirements within the hospital setting and providing client-specific training.
- Effective response to the request for a CHC package
- Ongoing Assessment and review of care plan and full risk assessment
- Responsive office team allocated consultant
- Office available from daily 6.00am-10.00pm and 24 hours out of hours on call team
- Monthly reports
- Effective evaluation of all services
- Weekly time schedules for all clients
- Rapid response to changes in care
- Service will liaise with MDT as required
List Of Conditions
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Cerebral palsy
- Long-term ventilation
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Acquired brain injuries