Stoma Care At Home
Our Care Professionals are trained in stoma care, supporting you to manage your continence with dignity in the comfort of your own home. We offer flexible, practical support for you and your loved ones, with care tailored to you, helping you stay happy at home.
Stoma care can be provided at home
Home Instead’s Care Professionals are trained to the highest clinical standards and will work with your own doctors and health teams to ensure you are receiving the best possible care at home from people who share your hobbies and interests and are passionate about helping you and your loved ones. We can provide support in a range of ways to meet your individual needs such as hourly care, for a few hours a week, a couple of hours daily, or even 24-hour live-in care to support you in managing your symptoms at home.
How can we help?
We've helped thousands of families to stay safe, comfortable and happy at home. Whatever situation you're facing, or whatever the question is, Home Instead is here to help.
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Home Instead have an experienced caring team that far exceeds in quality anything we experienced from other agencies at this point of service.Steve, Client
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide.Paul, Client
From day one Home Instead has given us a first-class professional caring service. Office staff and carers very helpful and understanding.Paul and Sandra, Clients
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support your loved one to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable your loved one to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting your loved ones from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with their shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
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What is a stoma?
A stoma is an opening on the abdomen that can be connected to either the digestive or urinary system. This allows bodywaste (urine or faeces) to leave the body where normal function cannot happen.
What is stoma care?
Stoma care involves ensuring the stoma remains clean and free from infection. Application or removal of stoma bags and emptying of such bags when required. Monitoring of waste output may also be part of stoma care.
Benefits of stoma care
Care Professionals are fully trained and deemed competent in your care needs, this helps to reduce the number of infections and the need for hospital admissions. Care is carried out when you need it, not, when it suits others and reduces the risk of complications.
Why choose stoma care at home?
Having health care with Home Instead allows you to maintain your independence, routine, and lifestyle so you can live your best life at home. Your Care Professional is matched to your interests and hobbies so you can build a trusting relationship with them. We work with you and your clinical team to ensure the best care is delivered to the highest standard ensuring a fully bespoke and tailored care plan is provided.
Guides
FAQs
Will my stoma care be permanent?
You will likely have been advised at the time of your surgery whether it would be a temporary measure or a permanent one. Stoma reversal is a common procedure for certain types of stoma, with some unable to be reversed. Many people do feel having a stoma often significantly improves quality of life due to the reduction or removal of the symptoms which lead to the surgery. Any stoma care will last only as long as it is required.
How will a stoma bag affect my life?
While initially it may take some getting used to, adjusting to living with your stoma bag can minimise disruptions and improve your quality of life. Stoma care can help you recover your independence after surgery so that you can continue doing the things you love.
Can I bathe with a stoma?
Yes, it’s fine to have a bath or shower with a stoma, either with your stoma bag on or off. You may prefer having your bag on during a bath just in case your stoma is active and any leaks occur.
Will my stoma smell?
Many people are concerned that others will notice a smell from a stoma, but there should only ever be an odour from your stoma when your Care Professional is changing or emptying your bag. If there’s an unpleasant smell while the bag is in place, this might mean there is a leak, or the bag may be faulty. If you’re worried about odours from your stoma bag, your clinical team or your Care Professional will be able to give you help and advice.