Seeking nursing care in the UK can be an opaque and complex process. There is an enormous amount of information to process, and it can be hard to know what is relevant to you.
We’ve prepared a straightforward guide that explains exactly what nursing care is, who it is for, and why it might be the right choice for your needs.
Read on to find out more about how nursing care works in the UK and how it can help your loved one.
What is Nursing Care?
To start, let’s consider what exactly nursing care involves. Simply, it is medical care and support provided by qualified nurses in a dedicated care home setting. This care covers your day-to-day medical needs, such as assistance with medication, monitoring, and therapy. Nursing care can also help manage complex conditions like Parkinson’s disease or dementia, enabling individuals to continue to live well in a comfortable setting with all of their needs provided for.
Those in nursing care also benefit from access to a full-time clinical team. Staff members will be standing by, ready to help with support outside of the purely medical. This could involve assistance with daily tasks like mobility, eating, or dressing that enable residents to live more meaningfully than at home with part-time care.
Who is Nursing Care For?
Nursing care is for older adults who are beginning to find aspects of daily life challenging without additional support.
It may be that your loved one is having difficulty navigating their home, preparing meals, or managing their medication. These are signs that it is time to consider nursing care, where on-site staff can provide the assistance they need in an environment designed to facilitate comfort.
Nursing care is often the best choice for people with complex healthcare needs due to a long-term or chronic condition. A tailored care plan will be implemented to provide the right level of support for those living with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and other conditions. The enhanced monitoring and support on-site staff provide are vital to helping your loved one live well and comfortably.
If your loved one has had a stroke or is in need of rehabilitative care, they too could benefit from the full-time attention of nursing staff. Consistent monitoring and access to advanced therapies in a calming environment can be absolutely essential in promoting recovery.
Alternatively, an individual may only require nursing care for a brief period. Some providers, like Loveday, offer short-term stays to provide immediate support. They can stay for a period of a few days or weeks, or even just 24 hours. This is ideal if usual carers are unavailable, or for respite stays while they recover from surgery.
The Benefits of Nursing Care
24/7 Care & Supervision
Residential care homes offer an enhanced level of care, advanced monitoring, and consistent round-the-clock support to ensure your loved one is well taken care of. Nursing staff can assist with medication and other day-to-day needs, address new concerns, and respond quickly in the event of a crisis.
Personalised care plans
The right care provider will craft a bespoke care plan tailored to an individual’s requirements. This will cover not only medical needs, but also accounts for the level of assistance someone requires with daily tasks, and incorporates new experiences into their routine to enhance wellbeing.
Support with Daily Living
For those with complex conditions, nursing staff deliver full-time support to help them continue to live well. In addition to medication, nursing staff can help individuals in their care with daily tasks such as using the bathroom, getting in and out of bed, and eating, with dignity and compassion.
Access to Therapy
Residing in a dedicated care home grants individuals improved access to further treatments and therapies. Loveday boasts an impressive roster of in-house and visiting specialists, including, but not limited to, physiotherapists, optometrists, speech therapists, and psychiatrists, to maximise resident wellbeing.
Specially Designed Residences
A nursing care home will be designed with complex care needs in mind and fully outfitted with accessibility measures. This is far more convenient than, and negates the immediate upfront cost of, installing these same measures at home.
Experiences & Amenities
Along with medical care, the care team also facilitate positive experiences for residents. They are on hand to help individuals engage with their interests, discover new hobbies, and maintain their independence by exploring outside of the care home itself.
Our Approach to Nursing Care
At Loveday, we’re transforming nursing care for older adults in the UK by blending clinical excellence with a supportive environment that facilitates wellbeing, recovery, and fulfilment.
All of our residents are supported by in-house nursing staff who seamlessly blend expert care into an elegant lifestyle at one of our sophisticated residences. Residents each receive a completely bespoke care plan which is consistently monitored and updated by the team to respond to their changing needs. This enables us to care for a broad range of individuals, including those with chronic conditions and memory care requirements.
As part of our philosophy of empowering residents to live confidently and independently, we ensure that everyone in our care has the opportunity to continue with their familiar routines and has access to rewarding new experiences. We bring in outside experts to help residents with their old hobbies, encourage social activities, and arrange trips to make their time with us rewarding and enriching.
Our residences are located in the most highly desirable neighbourhoods of London and Surrey, and are specially designed to blend accessibility and style. Your loved one will receive their expert care in a calming and luxurious environment that supports their wellbeing and independence.
Discover More About Nursing Care
We are always happy to discuss your care needs and provide more details on how we support and engage our residents. To find out if luxury nursing care is the right choice for you, contact our team on 02045304700 or sign up for our newsletter using the form below.
