Home Instead Sheffield and Barnsley At Conference 2024
As a thought leader on bringing clinical care into the home, Alison Taylor, General Manager of Home Instead Sheffield and Barnsley, was invited to speak at the company’s National Office Conference 2024 in February.
She discussed the local franchise’s expertise on Health Care at Home and presented the success of our multiple packages to Home Instead offices from all over the nation.
Healthcare At Home
Traditionally offering domestic companionship and personal care calls, we have recently expanded our services into specialist healthcare. We are changing the perceptions of care at home; clinical procedures such as ventilation, catheter care and diabetes monitoring can now be carried out in the comfort of a client’s home.
A small core team of Care Professionals are specially trained in a client’s bespoke healthcare needs. With client-centred care, the entire package is tailored to the requirements of the individual, meaning any changes in a client’s condition are noticed quickly and dealt with effectively.
“We don’t only become experts around a condition, but around a person,” Alison explained. “Changes are noticed as soon as they appear, and clients and their families are directed towards further advice.”
“We not only care for the client but can liaise with health care professionals on behalf of the family,” she added, “This can support the responsibilities of families and give them a break.”
Home Instead also offers close monitoring of a client’s health and vital signs so conditions can be caught early, and support can be implemented through early intervention pathways.
By avoiding unnecessary hospitalisations and promoting effective support post discharge, our packages alleviate pressure on the NHS and reduce hospital bed occupations.
