Physical Health Needs

This service is designed for individuals requiring mechanical ventilation due to respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or severe spinal cord injuries affecting breathing.

Our Care Approach:

Continuous Monitoring: Our team provides 24-hour monitoring to detect any issues promptly.

Emergency Preparedness: Staff are trained in emergency protocols for ventilation systems, ensuring a quick response in case of equipment malfunction.

Routine Equipment Maintenance: Daily checks of ventilator settings and cleanliness to prevent infections and ensure functionality.

Holistic Support: Breathing exercises, physiotherapy, and psychological support to reduce anxiety associated with ventilator dependence.

Suitable for individuals with tracheostomies due to conditions like respiratory failure, neurological disorders, or traumatic injuries.

Our Care Approach:

Daily Tracheostomy Management: Our skilled team conducts regular suctioning, tube cleaning, and inspection to prevent blockages and infections.

Emergency Protocols: Staff are trained in handling tracheostomy emergencies, such as tube dislodgement.

Individual Education: We empower service users and families to understand care procedures, enabling smoother transitions between settings.

Psychosocial Support: Helping individuals adjust to living with a tracheostomy, providing guidance for effective communication if speech is impacted.

PEG feeding supports individuals unable to eat orally due to neurological impairments, swallowing difficulties, or digestive conditions.

Our Care Approach:

Nutritional Planning: Dieticians design personalised meal plans ensuring balanced nutrition based on individual health needs.

Monitoring: Routine checks for PEG tube placement and condition to prevent complications.

Safety Protocols: Proper cleaning and handling to prevent infections and ensure safe feeding.

Empowerment: Involving individuals and families in meal planning and feeding schedules, promoting autonomy where possible.

For those with conditions like traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or spinal cord injury.

Our Care Approach:

Symptom Management: Tailored care plans address symptoms like muscle spasms, pain, and cognitive changes, often with medication and therapeutic interventions.

Rehabilitation Services: Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and cognitive therapy to help regain independence.

Supportive Equipment: Adaptive tools to aid in daily living activities and enhance mobility.

Emotional and Social Engagement: Facilitating social interactions and providing emotional support, crucial for conditions affecting brain function.

Care for those with heart disease, diabetes, respiratory conditions, and other chronic illnesses.

Our Care Approach:

Routine Monitoring and Preventive Care: Regular checks for vital signs, glucose levels, and overall wellness.

Symptom Management: Medication management, mobility support, and lifestyle coaching to manage conditions.

Education and Lifestyle Counselling: Diet and exercise guidance to help individuals manage and improve their conditions.

Holistic Approach: Emotional and mental health support to address the psychological effects of chronic illness.

For individuals with life-limiting conditions, aiming to provide comfort and dignity in their final stages.

Our Care Approach:

Pain and Symptom Management: Personalised pain relief and symptom control to maximise comfort.

Emotional and Spiritual Support: Counselling for individuals and their families, including spiritual resources if desired.

Family Involvement: Supporting families through communication and care coordination, ensuring they feel included and prepared.

Respect and Dignity: Honouring personal wishes and preferences for end-of-life care, creating a compassionate environment.