In-Home Intermediate Care
Intermediate care – also referred to as reablement care – is a type of respite care provided for patients in the comfort of their own homes, as they recover from an accident, an illness or a hospital stay. It can also be provided for individuals who are encountering difficulties with certain everyday tasks, and may benefit from short-term support as they regain their strength and independence.
At Certain Care, we specialise in bespoke intermediate care solutions for patients across the UK. We understand and appreciate the desire shared by most patients to receive the care and support they require in their own homes. Being surrounded by cherished people, pets and possessions can make all the difference to the rehabilitation process, and can be a cost-effective alternative to institutional care.
For more information or to discuss the benefits of in-home intermediate care in more detail, contact a member of the team at Certain Care today.
How Is Intermediate Care Different to Other Healthcare Support?
Intermediate care is different to other types of specialist care in that it is only provided on a short-term basis – typically up to a maximum of six weeks. During this time, the patient’s carer will oversee all essential aspects of their rehabilitation, working as part of a broader integrated care team including their GP, their district nurse and others.
In-home intermediate care can be organised in advance, or provided at short notice in the case of unexpected eventualities. Typical tasks that may be covered as part of an intermediate in-home care package include the following:
· Management and administration of medications
· Round-the-clock companionship as and when needed
· Ensuring the safe mobility of patients around the home
· Sensitive and dignified personal care
· Shopping for everyday essentials and meal planning
· Organising outings and visits from family and friends
· Coverage of all everyday domestic duties
· Arranging appointments with doctors and home visits
Whether planning ahead or in need of urgent support in the wake of an accident, illness or injury, our team of professional in-home carers is at your disposal, 24 hours a day. Contact a member of the team at Certain Care today to learn more.
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Intermediate Care for Young Adults
Dealing with the aftermath of an accident, injury, illness or hospital stay can be difficult at any age. Irrespective of how young and otherwise healthy you may be, in-home care and support could make all the difference to your rehabilitation.
This is where intermediate care for young adults can help – a short-term solution for patients who would prefer to receive the care and support they need in their own homes. Intermediate care – also referred to as reablement care – can be organised to coincide with a hospital discharge, or arranged at short notice in emergency situations.
However urgent or extensive your requirements may be, you can count on Certain Care to arrange the support you need at a price you can afford. Call today to learn more, or to discuss the potential benefits of intermediate care for young adults in more detail.
What to Expect with Intermediate Care for Young Adults?
Intermediate care for young adults differs from conventional in-home care in that it is arranged on a strictly short-term basis. It is a flexible and accommodating approach to rehabilitative care and support for adults of all ages, tailored to meet the unique requirements of the patient and their loved ones.
Just a few of the tasks and responsibilities that may be covered as part of an intermediate care package include the following among others:
· Management and administration of medications
· Round-the-clock companionship as and when needed
· Ensuring the safe mobility of patients around the home
· Sensitive and dignified personal care
· Shopping for everyday essentials and meal planning
· Organising outings and visits from family and friends
· Coverage of all everyday domestic duties
· Arranging appointments with doctors and home visits
Intermediate care can be provided on whatever basis suits the requirements and preferences of the recipient. From 30-minute weekly visits to 24/7 live-in care, we will arrange the care and support you need to fast-track your recovery and bring peace of mind to your loved ones.
Contact the team at Certain Care today to learn more, or to discuss the potential benefits of in-home intermediate care in more detail.
FAQS
Intermediate care can be organised in advance to coincide with a hospital discharge, in order to oversee the patient’s recovery. However, intermediate care can also be organised at short-notice, covering the urgent requirements of those involved in accidents or unexpected emergencies.
Most intermediate care packages are provided for a maximum of six weeks – it is a strictly short-term service. Where the care and support requirements of a patient exceed this duration, a different type of long-term or ongoing in-home care service is required.
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Costs are calculated on the basis of the nature and extent of the patient’s care requirements, along with how often and for how long the carer is required to visit their home. This could be anything from weekly 30-minute visits to 24-hour live-in care – costs therefore vary significantly.
Intermediate care is suitable for anyone in need of short-term assistance with their immediate care and support requirements, following an accident, injury, illness or hospital stay. It can be provided at short notice or organised in advance – i.e. following a patient’s discharge from hospital or a residential care facility.
All intermediate care solutions are tailored to meet the exact requirements of the patient. Intermediate care can be provided in the form of visits starting from just 30 minutes per week, or can be offered on a round-the-clock basis. The typical duration of an intermediate care package is six weeks or less.
A patient’s intermediate care package will ensure all essential tasks and responsibilities are covered, for the time they are unable to oversee them personally. This includes all types of personal care tasks, household duties, medication management, assistants with mobility, organising transport, liaising with other care providers and so on.
