Home care in Hampshire
Hampshire is widely known for beautiful national parks, vast history, and ports. Those who live here often speak fondly of the area. Therefore, it makes sense that people wouldn’t want to leave.
Living in Hampshire allows you to enjoy a combination of waterfront locations, lush nature, and bustling cities, depending on where you go. No one wants health or mobility concerns to stop them from enjoying all the county has to offer.
Absolute will provide you with care support in your own home, allowing you to keep living life your way.
Why should you choose home care in Hampshire?
When you find yourself unable to achieve some of the tasks that, months or years ago, used to be feasible, you may wonder what your options are.
Some people may not be aware that there are other options besides residential care, where you move into a care home on a temporary or permanant basis.
Home care in Hampshire, also called domicilliary care, means that care staff will come directly to you. While you can have a friend or family member look after you, it may be better to utilise a provider, as all staff will receive comprehensive training in a variety of conditions and tasks, from personal care to medication administration.
What does good care look like?
A good care visit can differ depending on the person receiving. For some, this can include personal care and medication, while others may simply want to chat. As our clients vary in age, you can image that good care for a 14 year old will look vastly different to that of a 93 year old!
Generally, a good care visit will encompass:
- Personal care – maintaining hygiene and toileting needs with a high level of dignity and respect, paying close attention to skin integrity, oral health, and looking out for signs of illness or infection
- Nutrition – some clients may want full meals prepared during their visit time, while others may prefer a coffee and a snack. The nutrition provided by your care team should take note of your likes and dislikes, as well as allergies, intolerences, or dietary preferences
- Medication support – if you require medication, and struggle to take it independently, your care team can assist. All medication given must be included within your care plan tasks, and care staff should only ever give prescribed medication. The 6 rights must also be followed to ensure it is the right person, right medication, right dosage, right time, right route, and that the individual has the right to refuse if they wish to do so
- Working relationship – while we expect our care staff to follow company policy and remain professional, that doesn’t mean you should keep each other at a distance. One of the most crucial aspects of good care is the relationship that builds between Healthcare Assistant and client.
Accessing home care in Hampshire
While the care you receive may be the same, regardless of whether it is private or state-funded, there are some differences you may want to consider.
Private Care
- Greater control over visit times
- Ability to choose a great provider
- Comes at cost to you
State-funded Care
- Paid for by local authority
- Restricted to company they provide
- Some control over visit times
Generally, if you would like full control over your care visits, or may not qualify for state-funded care, then you may wish to opt for a private care package. Likewise, those who cannot finance care on their own, or who don’t have a preference on provider, may prefer to liaise with the local authority.
Freedom of choice with home care in Hampshire
As part of our person-centred approach, we want to give you as much control and choice over your care as possible. This can include:
- Number of visits
- Length of visits
- Healthcare Assistants who attend
- Personal care tasks
- Medication tasks
- The right to refuse care
- Flexibility with changing visits, if possible and with notice
- Food and drink
- Activities undertaken – some of our clients enjoy going for walks, or even out for coffee, during their visits
- Who is present – you are welcome to have family or friends there during your visit
Take control of the care you receive. Contact Absolute today for a consultation.