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Navigating the care sector can be extremely complex and confusing for families and loved ones, many of whom have had no prior experience in arranging care or have discovered that support services available from their local council may be limited.

Relatives also may identify that they are struggling to cope with the needs of a loved one in the home setting and be left making emotional and difficult choices on behalf of their partner, wife, husband or child, without understanding the options open to them, or how to get help in place swiftly.

Here, Forest Healthcare has outlined some of the many types of specialist, personalised and fully supported care available from our range of outstanding care homes and nursing centres across the UK – clarifying which aspects of care we can help with and providing indications as to the services that may be suited to the needs and welfare of you and your family.

 

Specialist Private Care Centre Services Explained

It’s always worth reiterating the contrasts between care homes, nursing homes and other types of residential care centres, as we recognise that many family members find this information helpful, especially when choosing the right care home for a loved one who cannot advocate for themselves.

Private care homesare just that; while you may have care funding that can cover or contribute towards the cost of care, we work as independent specialists in our respective fields and pride ourselves on exceptional standards, contributions to the community, and delivering varied activities that engage and entertain.

Selecting a private care centre may remain complicated, but we provide full support when creating a bespoke care plan for you or your loved one, understanding where we can add value, and providing free advice on demand from our dedicated care centre managers.

Specialist care differs from general residential care because the care teams working within each centre have the skills, training, experience, and qualifications to assist residents with more complex or profound conditions, disabilities, cognitive disorders, or diagnoses.

The advantage from a family perspective is that, alongside detailed care assessment processes, we already have the facilities, support teams, nursing staff, GP cover and amenities to provide around-the-clock help with personal care, mobility, medications, emotional support and all the other aspects that are crucial to quality of life.

Understanding Types of Specialist Residential Care Home Services

Below, we’ve outlined some of the categories of specialist care we provide within our award-winning network and summarised when these services might be a good match for your care requirements.

Condition-Specific Care Centre Support

In many cases, families seek professional care help when the condition or prognosis of a loved one deteriorates or develops in line with the progression of a disease or cognitive illness. Condition-specific support means that teams of carers, nurses and visiting therapists have a well-established knowledge of how to care for the individual while adapting their approach to the person’s needs, wishes and right to independence.

Our specialist care centres offer varied and comprehensive condition-based support, including residential and nursing care centre accommodation for residents requiring:

Acquired brain injury support

Dementia care services

Parkinson’s disease care

Stroke rehabilitation assistance

In every instance, we work closely with loved ones to get to know the likes and dislikes of the individual, create collaborative and regularly adapted care plans, and put the best possible care structure in place to enhance relaxation and assist with recovery and rehabilitation where possible.

Familiarity and continuity are often key, especially for residents living with dementia, dealing with the ongoing progression of conditions such as Parkinson’s, or undergoing therapies and rehabilitation to recover from a stroke.

Each specialist Forest Healthcare care centre upholds our values-based care, working to the highest standards to create a homely, friendly and inclusive environment where residents can thrive, with regular visits from family and friends.

Specialist Respite Care Services

Respite care is often described as a lifeline by families. It provides an ongoing or short-term structured level of assistance to supplement the care family caregivers can offer and ensures they have the time, space, and capacity to look after their own well-being.

Caring responsibilities are never to be taken lightly and can place enormous strain on the shoulders of loved ones, with the physical, emotional and time-based pressure of providing 24/7 assistance.

This specialist care service is, as with every supportive care plan from Forest Healthcare, based on need and might work as follows:

·         Regular respite care, where a loved one stays with our warm, welcoming and friendly care teams periodically, giving families a few days or a week per month to rest, relax, recuperate or focus on their own self-care.

·         Emergency respite is provided when a primary caregiver is unwell, requires a hospital stay, or needs support as quickly as possible. Respite carers endeavour to step in rapidly in an urgent scenario, such as when a loved one’s health or condition deteriorates but without access to or a clinical need for admission to a medical environment.

·         Pre-arranged respite care can enable family caregivers to take a well-deserved break or holiday, or take care of other family, childcare or employment responsibilities.

Forest Healthcare’s care and nursing centres across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Norfolk and Oxfordshire can all assist with dedicated respite care from our fully trained care teams.

Nursing Care Support in a Residential Setting

Many families report that the biggest benefit of utilising nursing care support is that they can rest assured that their loved one’s care is in great hands without feeling resigned to a medical or healthcare facility such as a hospital.

We work with a diverse range of people, residents and families who may require nursing care to assist with:

Care for a person with a life-limiting condition, where palliative care protects their autonomy and quality of life while controlling pain and symptoms.

End-of-life care, with highly regarded compassionate carers who focus on emotional support, comfort and facilitating visits from family members during this sensitive time.

Young and disabled care requirements, where care professionals and nursing teams support younger adults with disabilities.

More information about these specialist care services, covering a small segment of the expertise we offer throughout the Forest Healthcare network, is provided within our website pages. Still, we hope this demonstrates the vast array of private specialist care support available.

If you’d like to discuss the care needs of yourself or a loved one or learn more about any of the types of specialist care covered within this guide, please feel free to contact your nearest Forest Healthcare centre directly.

 

Information Source- https://www.foresthc.com/specialist-care-services-available-in-private-care-homes/