Private Post-operative care at home

Name: Post Operative Nursing Care at Home
Brand: Cavendish Homecare

Considering care after surgery can be a big step. Our expert nurse managers are here to guide you, helping you plan your recovery and ensuring a smooth, stress-free return home from the hospital. Schedule a compassionate, confidential consultation with a post-operative care specialist today.

What does post-operative care include?

Post-operative care includes a range of specialist services to support you in the comfort of your own home, ensuring a smooth transition and full recovery. Our compassionate and highly skilled nurses and carers are specialists in post-operative recovery, addressing both your physical needs and emotional well-being during this critical time.

Comprehensive recovery and support

A core component of our post-operative care is providing expert nursing support to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. Our dedicated team will assist you in regaining mobility and returning to your routine, ensuring these activities align with your stage of recovery. We can provide accompaniment immediately after surgery to get you home, offer support in the days following your return, or provide visits to monitor your condition and offer guidance.

Our post-operative care can include:

Personal care tailored to your specific needs
Assistance with mobility
Physical therapy
Wound care
Pain management and medication assistance
Housekeeping and meal preparation
Transport to and from appointments

Why choose us?

Receiving expert post-operative nursing care at home plays a vital role in a smooth recovery. Our compassionate and highly skilled nurses and carers are specialists in post-operative recovery, providing emotional support and a seamless transition from hospital to home. Our dedicated team assists you in regaining mobility and returning to your routine, ensuring these activities align with your stage of recovery.

Specialist expertise and proven support

We understand that proper preparation before your operation is essential. Our team is here to help you navigate this process, whether you require temporary or long-term adjustments. Our private home care nurses are specialists in meticulous wound care, promoting effective healing and minimising infection risks. They also provide personalised guidance for continued self-care, empowering you to manage your wound efficiently.

Tailored care solutions

We offer flexible care packages that can be tailored to your specific needs, whether it’s daily visits or live-in care. You have complete control over the level of support you receive.

Our services include:

Support from hospital to home, with accompaniment immediately after surgery or support in the following days.
Pain management and assistance with prescribed medications.
Guidance and rehabilitation advice for a full recovery, including support with mobilising and exercise routines.
Assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.

Fully regulated by CQC

As a provider fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Cavendish Homecare sets the benchmark for quality and safety. When choosing care, we always advise checking a provider’s CQC registration and inspection reports, which are publicly available. Our commitment to exceptional care is independently verified through their rigorous inspections, evidenced by our ‘Outstanding’ rating specifically for care and an overall ‘Good’ rating. This gives you complete confidence in our professionalism, compassion, and accountability.

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FAQ

It is important to ensure you are well prepared prior to entering the hospital to ensure you can continue with your rehabilitation when you are discharged. Safety at home after surgery is paramount. It may be necessary to make temporary or longer-term changes to your home if your surgery will make a difference to your mobility, especially if your home requires access via stairs.

Areas of consideration are specialist equipment including handrails, stairlifts and a hoist. It is also important to make sure any medications you are taking are ordered from the pharmacy.

When recovering from surgery it is important to make sure you are doing everything as advised by your clinicians to ensure a successful recovery. If you have a dressing on the area operated on, follow the instructions your surgeon gave you to care for your wound at home.

Try to move around as soon as possible and follow your doctor’s advice on getting active again. Follow any specific exercises recommenced by your doctor or phsio. This will encourage your blood to flow and your wounds to heal.

Make sure you are staying hydrated and eating a healthy diet and ensure you are getting plenty of rest.

Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet post-surgery is critical for optimal recovery and overall well-being. By making smart food choices, you can actively participate in your healing process and return to your full strength faster. Always consult your doctor or a registered dietitian for personalised guidance regarding your post-surgery diet as you may have to adapt your means of eating and drinking as a result of your surgery.

Resting after surgery is crucial for your body to heal properly and avoid complications. Listen to your body, prioritise sleep, and adhere to your doctor’s instructions for gentle movement to optimise your healing journey.

Recovering from surgery at home requires planning and collaboration with your doctor. Discuss activity limitations, healing timeline, and post-operative care to prepare your home environment. By working with your doctor and adapting your home, you can ensure a smooth and successful recovery while preventing complications.

Following surgery, personalised post-operative nursing care plans can seamlessly support your recovery at home. It prioritises your well-being, preventing complications, and maximising mobility through pain management, wound care, and rehabilitation exercises. It also includes nutritional support, emotional guidance, and education for a smooth transition back home.

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The enquiry process

Initial Enquiry

An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.

Call Back from Nurse Manager

One of the experienced nurse managers will give you a call back to discuss the needs in more detail and to provide their expert recommendation on the care that may be required. They will then discuss with you, what Cavendish Homecare may be able to provide, what the cost is and what timescale we would be able to commence your care.

Selection of Staff

Once an initial agreement is established, the nursing manager will start working with the bookings team to determine the most suitable nurse and/or carer are best matched with your needs.

Proposed agreement

Following the tailored care recommendation and the selection of staff. We ensure you (the client) are happy with the proposed course of action and the care is able to commence. In some cases, an assessment visit may be required and this will be undertaken by one of our nurse managers.

Active Client

You will begin receiving outstanding homecare from our team, tailored to your needs. Your care plan will be under constant review to ensure the correct level of care is addressing your needs and being provided at all times.

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