For many people and their families, the most worrying part of a hospital stay is returning home alone and vulnerable. A live-in care companion can be there day and night while you or your loved one get back on your feet and regain independence and confidence.
For elderly and vulnerable people, one of the most worrying things about a hospital stay is returning home. Settling back into a routine and managing at home can be difficult, especially if you live alone.
Home-from-hospital care offers the transitional support a person or couple needs to feel emotionally and physically capable of living independently again. A care companion is on hand day and night, helping reduce the risk of falls, infections or other setbacks while rebuilding confidence.
We will carefully find the right person to help you or a loved one get back on their feet, so the right level of support and encouragement is in place to restore independence and confidence.
Support from the first day home, so recovery can happen where you’re most comfortable.
A care companion living in the home means help is always close by, including overnight, when many falls and worries happen.
Meals, personal care, getting washed and dressed, and keeping the home comfortable, so energy can go into recovery.
Encouragement to get moving again at the right pace, with support for physiotherapy and exercises, aiming to restore independence rather than replace it.
Knowing someone caring, professional and reliable is always on hand takes some of the pressure off relatives who can’t be there all the time.
Recovery after an operation can be a challenging time, especially for older people who live on their own. Common operations that need extra support afterwards include hip and knee replacements, cataract removal, back surgery, heart surgery and cancer surgery.
Without the right support, day-to-day tasks like washing, dressing, preparing meals and keeping track of medication can be a struggle, and it can be hard to follow a rehabilitation plan. That can slow recovery and lead to complications or a return to hospital.
Discharge can come round quickly. The sooner we talk, the more time we have to find the right person.
If a discharge date has been set, or looks likely soon, get in touch. Some situations are urgent, and we’ll move as quickly as needed.
We’ll take time to understand the person, their home, their recovery and what matters most to them, and explain the options clearly.
We’ll meet you in person, at home or in hospital, to answer any questions and gather the information we need. This helps us match the right care companion, based on personality as well as experience. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed.
Your care companion is there from the moment the person arrives home, and we stay in touch, providing guidance while everyone settles in. Support can be short-term or ongoing, depending on how recovery goes.
We help you find the right companion, one who provides peace of mind while supporting independence in a safe, familiar home environment. Our long-standing relationships are with care companions who have proven themselves in providing excellent care, and over 25 years in the sector we’ve developed a highly selective recruitment process.
All our care companions have extensive live-in care experience, from companionship to complex dementia care. They are fully checked and vetted, including Enhanced DBS checks, a full work history, multiple professional references and verified, up-to-date training.
On top of all the mandatory checks, we look for people who are naturally caring and compassionate, and who share our values of trust and integrity.
We understand that discharge can happen at short notice, and we’ll move as quickly as needed. The more notice we have, the more time there is to find the right person, so it’s worth calling as soon as a discharge date is likely.
It depends on the person and how their recovery goes. For some it’s a few weeks while they regain strength and confidence; for others it becomes longer-term support. We’ll talk it through with you and adjust as things change.
Yes. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed, so you can be confident they’re the right fit.
Live-in care is typically around £1,300 per week, depending on the level of support needed. We’ll talk you through the costs clearly before you decide anything.
Of course. You don’t need to have everything worked out before you call. We’ll listen, explain the options, including visiting care, and help you decide what would work best.
Our Home From Hospital guide Everything in one place, to read at your own pace or share with family and the discharge team.
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