Home care in Winchester
Winchester started out as the Roman settlement of Venta Belgarum in approximately 70AD. In nearly 2000 years, it has become a bustling cathedral city with rich culture and plenty to do.
Opting for home care in Winchester can help you to keep enjoying city life while making sure your health needs are prioritised.
The benefits of home care in Winchester
There is a misconception that care means an individual cannot enjoy life the way they want to. At Absolute, we want to break that stigma. There are many benefits for home care that can really make a difference to your life.
- Support with your health
- Assistance around the home
- Social opportunities
- Someone to go out with
- A way to monitor ongoing health
- Support with contacting medical professionals and occupational therapists
- Peace of mind
Care covering a range of needs
- Moving and Positioning
- Medication Administration
- Catheter Care and Continence
- Resuscitation
- Suctioning and Oxygen Therapy
- Gastrostomy
- Emergency First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilation
What are the limitations of home care in Winchester?
While home care has its benefits, especially for those who want to gain as much independence as possible, it does have its limits.
It is important to remember that your care cannot provide:
- Wound management – we can liaise with the community nursing team to ensure this is undertaken alongside our care
- Support outside of designated visits – it is vital that we remain professional at all times, so visits outside of those officially rostered cannot be undertaken
- Unwarranted risk – we undertake risk assessments on all clients. While risk is a normal part of life, and a small level should be encouraged, we will not facilitate or participate in unnecessary or elevated risk-taking activities
- Diagnosis or medical treatment – our home care in Winchester is there to support you with daily living. We are not registered medical professionals and, therefore, cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe. We can assist you with GP or hospital appointments, as well as liaise with professionals to ensure our care aligns with your needs
What should I look for in a home care in Winchester provider?
The task of choosing a home care provider is certainly an important one. You want that reassurance that whichever company you choose will provide high quality care. Unlike other jobs, the care sector deals with vulnerable people, so it is important that any Healthcare Assistants who visit your home are of good character.
- Ongoing training for staff to ensure competence and retention
- A passion for the industry – it isn’t a job, it’s a calling
- Dedication to you and your needs
- Compassion
- An interest in how your care affects your household
- Clear communication with medical professionals and trusted individuals of your choosing
- A high attention to detail
- Compliance with the law and CQC guidelines
- A willingness to report concerns as required, including about staff
- A flexible approach that allows your care plan, and care itself, to adapt and grow with your changing needs
- Friendly staff
- Actively listening to your thoughts, queries, complaints, and compliments
- A drive to continue changing and improving services