What Is Domiciliary Care?
Domiciliary care is care and support provided in a person’s own home. It is designed to help people with everyday activities and care needs while allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings.
What can domiciliary care include?
The support provided depends on the person’s individual needs. It may include personal care, assistance with daily routines, meal preparation, companionship, mobility support and other agreed tasks.
Who might need domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care can be considered by people who are finding everyday activities difficult to manage independently. This may happen because of age, illness, disability, recovery after hospital treatment or another change in circumstances.
How does domiciliary care work?
Care normally starts with an understanding of the person’s needs. A care plan is then used to set out the agreed support, routines and preferences. The plan should be reviewed when needs change.
Domiciliary care and independence
The purpose of home care is not simply to complete every task for someone. Appropriate support can help a person continue participating in activities they can safely manage while receiving help with the areas where they need assistance.
How to choose a domiciliary care provider
- Ask how needs are assessed
- Check what services are available
- Ask how care plans are reviewed
- Understand how communication works
- Ask what happens when needs change
- Make sure you understand what is included in the service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is domiciliary care provided in a care home?
No. Domiciliary care is provided in the person’s own home.
Is domiciliary care only for older people?
No. It can support people with different care needs. Suitability depends on the individual’s circumstances.
Can domiciliary care be combined with other services?
Depending on the provider and the person’s needs, different types of home-based support may be combined within an agreed care plan.
Need Support at Home?
If you would like to understand more about domiciliary care, contact Sunbird Care to discuss your requirements.
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