Care and support
Physical support should be planned around what you want to do, what you can do safely and where assistance or equipment is required. We agree the level of support with you rather than making assumptions about disability.
Who this is for
Adults with physical disabilities, families, occupational therapists and social workers
What you will learn
Understand how support can assist with personal routines, mobility and participation without taking control away.
Speak with us
0115 681 2514Following assessment, support may include Personal care, dressing, continence, meals, mobility, transfers, repositioning, household routines, appointments and community participation. Every task must be supported by an appropriate care plan, risk assessment and equipment arrangement.
Staff follow the person’s moving-and-handling plan and use only equipment and techniques they are trained and competent to use. We do not improvise unsafe transfers or continue where required equipment is unavailable or faulty. Changes in mobility should be reported and may require professional review.
For one person, independence may mean completing most tasks with extra time. For another, it may mean directing staff, choosing how support is provided or taking part in work, family life and community activities. The care plan should reflect the person’s own outcomes.
Before care begins, we consider access, space, flooring, bathroom arrangements, aids, hoists, transfer equipment, evacuation and staff safety. Where occupational-therapy or other professional guidance is needed, the service should not start until safe instructions and equipment are available.
With the person’s agreement or another lawful basis, we can work with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, district nurses, social workers and other professionals. MoreLoved Care staff act within their role and do not replace specialist clinical assessment.
Answers
Only where it has been assessed as suitable, instructions are available and allocated staff are trained and competent to use it.
Yes, agreed community access and appointments can be included where the risks, transport and staffing arrangements are clear.
With appropriate consent or authority, we can liaise with relevant professionals to understand safe support instructions.
Yes. Your knowledge of your body, routine and preferred approach is important. Staff must also follow safety instructions, training and the agreed plan.
No. Care staff may support agreed routines within the care plan, but they do not provide independent physiotherapy or clinical rehabilitation.
Next step
Every enquiry begins with a conversation no commitment, no pressure.
