Domiciliary Care in Leicester and Leicestershire
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Oakspire Care Services, outstanding care in your own home in Leicester and Leicestershire
Domiciliary care, also known as care at home, provides practical and personal support to help people continue living safely and independently in their own homes. Depending on your individual needs, this may include assistance with personal care, medication, mobility, meal preparation, household tasks and other everyday activities.
Oakspire Care Services provides personalised domiciliary care across Leicester and Leicestershire. We take time to understand your needs, preferences and established routines before creating a care plan that is genuinely centred around you.
Many individuals and families choose care at home because it offers greater flexibility and control over the support they receive. Care can range from occasional visits and regular daily assistance to overnight or live-in care. The level of support can also be reviewed and adjusted if your needs or circumstances change.
We carefully select suitable carers who are trained, compassionate and committed to treating every person with dignity and respect. Wherever possible, we will consider shared interests, preferences and personality when matching you with a carer, supported by regular oversight from our management team.
To discuss our domiciliary care services and how we may be able to support you or a loved one, please call Oakspire Care Services on 07702 964705.
Domiciliary care
Domiciliary care enables you or your loved one to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving the assistance needed to live safely and comfortably. If certain parts of your daily routine are becoming more difficult, a carer can provide practical support while encouraging you to retain as much independence as possible.
Home visits can be arranged according to your assessed needs, from shorter calls to several hours of support during the day. Assistance may include:
- Personal care and continence support
- Medication assistance
- Support with mobility around the home
- Meal preparation and household tasks
Domiciliary care also provides valuable companionship. Regular visits from a familiar carer can offer reassurance, friendship and a greater sense of safety, particularly for someone who lives alone or has limited social contact.
Our carers provide more than practical assistance. They also offer emotional support, encouragement and friendly conversation, helping each person feel respected, connected and confident in their own home.
Users of domiciliary care
Domiciliary care can support adults of different ages who wish to remain at home while receiving assistance with their daily living, personal care or health-related needs. It may also be helpful during recovery following an illness, operation or hospital stay, or as part of an agreed rehabilitation programme.
Where identified within an assessed care plan, appropriately trained and competency-assessed care workers may assist with delegated healthcare activities. These can include routine catheter and stoma care, PEG feeding and the administration of prescribed medication. Such support will be delivered in accordance with clinical instructions, agreed procedures and clear escalation arrangements.
Our care team is supported by experienced managers who will work with you and, where appropriate, your family to develop a personalised care plan. The plan will reflect your needs, preferences, routines and desired outcomes, helping you receive safe and consistent support in your own home.
When required, we can work collaboratively with district nurses, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate your care. This joined-up approach enables us to respond to a range of needs, including dementia support, rehabilitation, personal care and companionship.
Domiciliary care and Oakspire care services
Our team will craft your own bespoke care package tailored to your unique needs, and you will have your own private carer from our Oakspire team. They will help you achieve yours or your loved one’s personal needs and wishes, while supporting you through your plan.
Each plan is flexible and unique, and all existing routines are taken into account – whether there’s a certain nightly overnight care routine that you have, medication schedule that you follow, or a hobby that’s important to you.
If, for whatever reason, you or your loved one’s needs change, the carer will still be there to help, and will be as flexible as possible when delivering your care. At Oakspire, we put your needs above everything else.
Call us to find out more about our domiciliary care services and how we can support your family.
Why choose domiciliary care over a care home?
Domiciliary care is for anyone who wants to stay in their own home but may need some extra help with personal care, medication management, household tasks or any other activity in order for that to happen.
For some families, care homes provide everything that’s required and are seen as a safe environment for their loved ones where they can have constant access to the support they need. But the comfort and familiarity of being at home is often overlooked as an option. This is where the benefits of domiciliary care can be seen.
One of the main benefits of domiciliary care is that it provides a substantial level of support without impacting on your loved one’s independence.
Our flexible and unique care plans can also accommodate for existing routines and special circumstances, which means minimal upheaval or changes to your existing schedule.
What does a domiciliary care worker do?
Domiciliary care workers, also known as home carers or private carers, help to keep people living independently in their own homes. Their role is focused on the individual and their needs, helping to maintain quality of life and independence through the following:
- personal care
- administering medication
- preparing meals
- helping with household tasks
- companionship
- day to day errands
- and so much more
Whether you need a carer on a daily or weekly basis, we can arrange your own package of care with a domiciliary carer, who will not only administer care, but also become a close friend.
How much does domiciliary care cost?
By choosing Oakspire Care Services for domiciliary care, you’re choosing a fully managed home care service. There are no setup fees, no agency fees, no long notice periods and no hidden costs.
The price of our domiciliary care services is very dependent upon your individual care needs, so please speak to us to get a full breakdown.
With Oakspire Care Services, we’re always upfront about our costs and outline all the fees when you call us. Our team can also talk you through the funding options that may be open to you.