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Having to consider and arrange care for a loved one can be difficult, and there are numerous options, companies, and packages to compare and inspect before you’re able to make a decision. Many people requiring a level of care are hesitant to leave their most comfortable, trusted place – their home. This is where Domiciliary Care (Homecare) comes in. What is Domiciliary Care (Homecare)? Domiciliary Care is also known as ‘Home Care” or “In-Home Care,” and that’s exactly what it is. Rather than an individual having to move into a full-time care facility, they are attended to in their own home by fully qualified carers. The level of care given depends on the amount required – some people may just require an hour or so a day, some more than once a day, and some a live-in carer who resides in their property and is able to be on-hand 24/7 for help as required. Care may include (but is by no means limited to) personal care, household tasks, medical management and clinical care, mobilisation help, meal preparation, and continence care. Domiciliary Care (Homecare) balances the skilled and compassionate care that specialist care staff are able to administer alongside the comfort of the individual’s own home. How Domiciliary Care (Homecare) works The amount of care administered depends on the needs of the individual; at Abacus Care & Support we appreciate that everyone is unique, and so packages are entirely bespoke. What’s more, we understand that care needs can vary and develop over time. Full requirements are discussed with the individual and their family ahead of the first carer visit and can be refined as arrangements continue. Are Domiciliary Care (Homecare) Staff as qualified as those working in Care Homes and Specialist Facilities? Yes! Abacus Care & Support only works with the most recommended, highly qualified, and specifically skilled staff. We treat everyone with the love and attention we would our own family, and this compassion is often commented on by the families and loved ones of our existing service users. All of our working practices adhere to the CQC (Care Quality Commission) regulations; and whilst our care staff has always worn PPE, all are following best practice guidelines for infection control to ensure the utmost safety standards. What are the Benefits of Domiciliary Care (Homecare)? We’re all most comfortable at home and receiving care in a familiar space is preferable for many. It does not involve the upheaval, cost, or stress that moving into a care facility can do, and allows Service Users to maintain their existing schedules without too much interruption. A substantial amount of care can be received without impacting the individual’s quality of life or independence. There are no visiting hours to adhere to, no meal plans to follow and no new routines to adopt. Abacus Care & Support takes an entirely tailored approach to Domiciliary Care so that we’re not just working for your family, but with your family too. Every care plan is unique to the individual service user and their circumstances to best fit their needs, wants, and existing home life. For information about Abacus Care & Supports’ domiciliary care (Home Care) services please call us on 07934498020/ 02071001680, or email us at enquiries@abacuscaresupport.co.uk.