Way Ahead Care also offers domicilliary care and support to Service Users with Learning Disabilities. There are many ways in which Way Ahead Care can support an individual within their own home, either with personal care needs or some practical household tasks that help them retain their independence within their own home. These services can be purchasd either privately or delivered through our partnership agreements with the Local Authority.
This service can typically cover a wide range of everyday personal requirements including:
- Assistance with getting up and/or putting to bed
- Dressing & Undressing
- Washing and Bathing
- Toileting Services
- Meal Preparation
- Sitting with or Accompanying to Appointments/Outings
- Assisting or Prompting Medication *
- Assisting with Medical Dressings *
- Moving & Handling with or without the use of Mechanical Aids
- Structured Rehabilitation Programmes
- Assistance in the Application of Preventative Creams/Ointments
- Monitoring of and the Collection of Prescriptions
- Night Care
- 24-hour Support
- Food and Nutrition Requirements
- Sitting and Companionship Services
Food & Nutritional Requirements
Either in isolation or as part of an ongoing care & support package we can assist in the preparation and monitoring of food and nutritional requirements. In addition we can also assist in:
- Ensure compliance with dietary needs e.g. diabetes
- Weekly Menu planning
- Assist with or supervise eating and drinking
- Preparation of snacks and drinks in advance
There is an estimated 6 million Carers dedicating their time to providing unpaid care to a relative or friend that is ill, frail or disabled. Carers miss out on basic things that most of us take for granted: a weekend away, a nice meal, even a full night’s sleep.
There are many ways the Sitting & Companionship Service can benefit an individual or their Carer. We can provide flexible and highly trained staff to sit with, or accompany individuals, for periods of the day to either achieve specific outcomes or enable Carers to attend regular/ad hoc appointments, or just have a well earned rest.
The time can be used for:
- The attending of appointments or social engagements
- Activities outdoors including day trips and exercise
- Support with hobbies and interests
You maybe also be able to claim funding or money to subsidise the cost of this service, especially if it is being used to support a Carer in need of some respite. We would be happy to help advise or support you in obtaining this funding.
Night Care
Care & support services that are required throughout the night can be delivered in 2 ways depending on the individuals needs. Traditionally these services have been used in situations where individuals live alone and have specific short-term requirements or when the primary Carer is need of a break.
- Sleepovers – Are when a member of staff is allocated to your home for the night and sleeps within your home and assists to the needs of the individual as and when required and provide peace of mind that the individual’s requirements are met.
- Waking Nights - Are when a member of staff is allocated to your home for the night and remains awake to assist with the needs of the individual as and when required and provide peace of mind that the individual’s requirements are met.
This not an exhaustive list and would welcome the opportunity to discuss further how we could assist.
