Could you benefit from 2 hours a week respite provided by Crossroads and funded by the Local Clinical Commission Group.
Our Services
HOMECARE
We understand that our clients and their carers want to stay in their own homes and enjoy as much independence and quality of life as possible. We provide a variety of support such as:
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Personal care – such as getting up out of bed, washing or dressing
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Housekeeping or domestic work such as changing the bedding or vacuuming
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Cooking or preparing meals
COMPANIONSHIP
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Many of our clients do not have family close to hand and therefore need support and companionship either at home or in other social or medical settings. We are able to provide a variety of support services such as sitting in, help with social or hospital visits.
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Combat loneliness
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Provide interests and conversation
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Bring the outside into the home
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Provide peace of mind for the family
COMPLEX SUPPORT
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Many of our clients have complex needs, Our Carer Support Workers are well trained in a number of areas such as lifting, and drug administration. This means that they are a safe pair of hands during the time they are with the client.
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We understand that clients can have multiple health issues and that makes them complex to manage
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We have highly qualified staff with a variety of expertise that enables us to care for complex cases
CHILD SUPPORT
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We do a lot of work with children, supporting families with a variety of different illnesses. Our Carer Support Workers get involved in working with and enhancing the children’s lives through a variety of activities.
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Support children with illnesses such as cancer
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Support children and families of children with challenging behaviour
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Extend the range of activities children would normally access
DEMENTIA CARE
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This is a large area of our work and an area where we have strong expertise. We understand this is a difficult time and tiring for family members and make every effort to support the clients and their carers.
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Take over the caring role to provide respite for carers
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Provide practical and emotional support for dementia sufferers
PALLIATIVE CARE
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We currently work closely with the District Nurses to support families in this very difficult time. It is an area of work where we have a strong expertise and feel it is a privilege to support families at this time.
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Provide comfort and support at home
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Work together with other health professional to provide seamless care
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Offer support for the individual, family and friends