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When your child is living with a disability or a serious medical condition, providing them with the right level of care isn’t just important. It’s absolutely essential for their well-being and for the peace of mind of your entire family. Knowing what care support is out there for your child can be difficult and confusing. Considering the needs of other family members and making decisions that minimize the impact the child’s condition has on their way of life is important.
Developments in medical care make it easier for families to consider paediatric home care as a viable option to help care for their child. Paediatric homecare is delivered by paediatric registered nurses and carers and offers many advantages such as:
1. Attention is personalised
Medical facilities, while essential, can often be chaotic and stressful environments for both children and their families. Extended stays can negatively impact a child’s emotional and physical health. Paediatric home care offers a significant advantage by providing highly personalised attention tailored to your child’s unique needs. This means your child receives one-to-one care with greater consistency from their providers than they would in a hospital setting. Being in the familiar and comforting environment of their own home helps children feel more secure and at ease, which can contribute positively to their overall recovery and well-being.
2. Increased versatility
Traditional medical appointments often come with strict schedules and logistical challenges, dictating appointment times, office locations, and even which doctor or nurse you’ll see. Paediatric home care services offer significantly increased versatility. This flexibility allows families to schedule appointments at times that best suit their busy lives, eliminating the need for travel and the associated logistical hurdles. This adaptability ensures that a child’s care fits seamlessly into the family’s routine, reducing stress and making it easier to manage their condition alongside other family commitments.
3. Support for activities of daily living
Paediatric home care services are comprehensive, extending beyond medical treatments to include support for activities of daily living (ADLs). This can encompass essential tasks such as bathing, grooming, and medication reminders. By assisting with these daily routines, home care helps children maintain a good quality of life and promotes their independence. This support also significantly reduces the burden on parents and caregivers, freeing up their time and energy and allowing them to focus on other aspects of family life.
4. Convenience and comfortability
For many children, their home is the most comfortable and ideal place to receive care from a nurse or therapist. Choosing paediatric home care eliminates the need to find a medical facility. It helps navigate traffic for appointments and deal with other logistical challenges that can add stress to a family’s life. This enhanced convenience and comfort mean less stress for the family and better-equipped children who can receive the consistent care. Such care supports them to regain or maintain their highest level of independence, ultimately leading to an improved quality of life for everyone.
5. Enhanced safety
Bringing care into the home offers a crucial advantage in terms of safety. By avoiding trips to medical facilities, your child is not exposed to other children who might be carrying viruses, which can easily spread in communal settings. This is particularly vital for children with compromised immune systems or those who are especially vulnerable to infections. Keeping care confined to your home significantly reduces the chances of your child catching an unwanted virus while receiving treatment, ensuring a safer and healthier environment for their recovery and ongoing care.
6. Provide caring companionship
One of the most profound benefits of paediatric home care is the caring companionship offered by home health care nurses. These dedicated professionals often develop meaningful, one-on-one bonds with their patients and families. Instead of your child seeing multiple different doctors or nurses, they can build a trusting relationship with a small, consistent, and personalized care team. This continuity of care allows for a deeper understanding of your child’s needs. This leads to more effective appointments and specialized care that helps keep them out of the hospital and thriving at home.
How can Cavendish Homecare help?
At Cavendish Homecare we are experts in providing dementia homecare for clients who want to remain in their own homes. When it comes to your health and well-being, choosing the right homecare package is of utmost importance and navigating this process can be overwhelming. With Cavendish Homecare by your side, you’ll have the support you need to remain safely at home while enjoying elevated health and wellbeing.
If you would like to enquire about our homecare services, contact us on, 02030085210 or email us at info@cavendishhomecare.com..
About the Author…
Zahrah Abdullah
Operations Assistant
During her time as a Youth Worker at Challengers, a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people with disabilities, Zahrah demonstrated excellence in assisting in the delivery of inclusive play activities. She gained knowledge in Makaton, and underwent training in Crisis Prevention/Intervention, specifically focusing on managing challenging verbal and physical behaviours.
Currently holding a key role within Cavendish Homecare’s operations team, Zahrah takes charge of ensuring the seamless set up of new cases, managing the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) to clients and the nursing and carer teams, organising staff training and providing crucial support to Nurse Managers.
