Domiciliary Care Services South Lanarkshire

Home Instead South Lanarkshire provides a wide range of high-quality Domiciliary Care Service throughout South Lanarkshire, Lanark, Hamilton, Biggar, Carluke and surrounding areas. Domiciliary care is where individuals and families are supported with assisted living help that is tailored to their specific requirements and habits. 

A Care Pro is carefully matched to the needs and preferences of the client to ensure we continue to provide the best home care possible. After all, to us, it’s personal. 

This very approach has been helping families across South Lanarkshire including Lanark, Hamilton, Biggar, Carluke and surrounding areas live a happy and fulfilling life at home and is one of the many reasons we’re one of the nation’s top, award-winning home care service providers in the UK.

Domiciliary care, also known as home care, is quickly gaining popularity as a viable option to a residential care facility and nursing home care. Domiciliary care allows individuals who require varying levels of care (due to illness, long-term medical concerns, or age) to live in their own homes independently or for longer than previously possible without support or assistance.

Domiciliary care (dom care) can range from a one-hour visit to a Care Pro living with you 24 hours a day.

What are the benefits of Domiciliary Care? 

The fundamental benefit of domiciliary homecare is that it is provided in a person’s own home, avoiding the need for them to spend time in a care home, residential senior living facility or hospital and allowing them to remain in the comfort of their own house. 

Other advantages include the fact that domiciliary care services are usually less expensive than residential care, and you are receiving one-to-one personalised support, because you pay by the hour for visiting care and don’t have the expense of paying for the facility you are cared for in. 

Many families are choosing domiciliary care, also known as in-home care since it allows them to regain control over the assistance they get.

Our care plans are entirely tailored to you, with one-on-one personal attention ranging from 3 hours per week to numerous visits per day or overnight care and support. There are also options for a live-in Care Pro to reside with you at home and provide round-the-clock care.

Companionship care:

There is no such thing as a minor task when it comes to providing care. It can begin as simply as someone dropping in for a cup of tea and a talk. This is known as companionship care, and it often entails a social visit, shopping assistance, and occasionally cooking and light cleaning.

Home help & support:

A carer will come to your home a few times a week to assist you with opening mail, paying bills, and other tasks that help you maintain your home. This is a particularly beneficial care choice for persons who suffer from learning difficulties or other challenges.

Domiciliary care with two carers:

We can provide domiciliary care with two Care Pros if you require assistance getting in and out of bed or walking. This is also an ideal solution for those who need around the clock care.

Multiple care visits per day:

Many of our clients introduce the idea of care to their loved one and enjoy multiple visits per day from their Care Pro. You can select the times you feel would be most beneficial. For example, meal times, bathing times, bedtimes, etc. 

Live-in Carer:

Live-in care is where a trained Care Pro moves into your home to provide care when it is needed. Live-in care is a great option for those who want to provide their loved ones with the best possible care. It’s also perfect for people who are unable to leave their homes or have difficulty getting around. We offer live-in care at home, which means that our Care Pros will be there when your loved one needs them most.

24-hour care:

24-hour care at home is a good alternative to live-in care because it generally costs less and the care is specialised to your loved one’s individual needs. However, before you, many any decisions, be sure you discuss your specific needs with us here at Home Instead.

One Care Pro can work a full day, with breaks (up to 2 hours), followed by 8 hours rest.

Two Care Pros work 12-hour shifts. The evening Care Pro stays awake through the night whereas the day shift Care Pro will provide support throughout the day. This allows for 24-hour care.

Overnight Care

Our overnight carers are trained and experienced in providing quality, compassionate and professional care for those who need it most. They will ensure that your routine is maintained throughout the night so you can sleep soundly knowing they’re there for you.

Is it possible to have specialised care?

Domiciliary care is perfect for those who require less intensive care, such as those with a chronic disability, physical disability or palliative care needs.

Your first step should be to contact your GP, consultant, or us here at Home Instead South Lanarkshire if you believe you have special care needs. We will all be able to do a care assessment to decide if Domiciliary Care is exactly the kind of care help (and any equipment) you’ll require to live safely, comfortably, and independently in your own home.

Who typically works as a domiciliary care worker?

Your unique situation and care requirements will determine the level of qualification possessed by the person providing your domiciliary care. For example, you may just require low-level care from your domiciliary care worker, in which case you will be looked after by a home care worker.

Whilst a domiciliary Care Pro does not need any specific qualifications, they must have some experience, and we look first for their personal caring values, giving everyone peace of mind that they are receiving exceptional care. We talk about the ‘Mum’ test – would we be happy this Care Pro looking after our own mother. Here at Home Instead, we have an industry-leading care program where all of our Care Pros are trained for a number of weeks before completing their care certification. 

When necessary, we also collaborate with district nurses and occupational therapists to ensure that we can provide care that matches your individual needs, whether it’s disability care, dementia care, nursing care, or companionship care.

The Plan

Contact us to discuss your needs and requirements so we can inform you of all of our plans.

Each plan is flexible and unique, and all existing habits are considered – whether you have a specific nightly overnight care regimen, a prescription schedule, or a pastime that is significant to you.

 Home Visit:

We’ll come to your house to examine your care needs. The goal of the care assessment, sometimes known as a “risk assessment” by some agencies, is to ensure that they can safely give the care you require. The following items will be included in a typical care assessment:

Visit and priorities:

A care manager will come to your home and ask you questions about your expectations for your care and any objectives you may have. They will then create your own personalised care plan based on your needs and requirements. 

For example, you could want to be able to go for longer walks, heal from an injury, and so on. Your objective may be as simple as staying at home as long as possible.

Evaluation of the environment:

Your home will be subjected to an “environmental assessment” by the care manager. This is a quick check to discover whether any changes to your home are required to deliver your care. This could, for example, entail rearranging furniture.

Visiting:

The care manager will confirm the ways in which the Care Pro will access your home, the times of the visit(s), and the manner in which the Care Pro will record their visits.

Emergency contacts:

In the event of an emergency, the care manager will check that they have the correct contact information for you and any family members or friends.

Terms and payment:

The care manager will go over their terms of service, how payments will be made, how to file a complaint, and other terms.