Tailored brain injury care in the home
Here, at Novus Care, we believe, with the right support, there’s no better place to receive care after a brain injury than the home. We’ve specialised in providing person-centric care for more than a decade, helping people live fulfilling lives.
Coming to terms with the aftermath of an acquired brain injury is extremely challenging for all parties – the person impacted, as well as their family and friends. Remaining in the comforting surroundings of a familiar environment helps to reduce disruption.
Our carers have a great deal of experience in caring for someone with a brain injury. Our compassionate home carers provide bespoke care from plans that evolve as conditions and needs change. They’re a dedicated source of support – during rehabilitation, with mental and physical health and through daily life.
It means you or your loved one can enjoy the best quality of life while receiving the one-to-one support you or they deserve.
What is an acquired brain injury?
An acquired brain injury (ABI) is any sudden injury to the brain after birth. It can happen at any age and is usually the result of trauma to the brain – such as a blow, jolt, infection or haemorrhage.
ABI’s can be caused by tumours, sports injuries, falls, road accidents, strokes, illnesses and more. The impact of the brain injury is dependent on where the brain experiences damage.
However, someone impacted may experience a change in personality, difficulty with motor skills or problems communicating. Symptoms can include:
- a loss of consciousness
- dizziness
- balance problems
- difficulty concentrating
- memory issues
- headaches
- mood changes
- sensitivity to light and sound
- confusion
- agitation
- slurred speech
- finding the right words
- coordination issues
- seizures
- nausea and vomiting
What types of brain injury care do we provide?
- Visiting care for brain injury patients – our professional carers can visit the home of you, or your loved one as required – whether it’s a single visit multiple days a week or multiple visiting care sessions every day.
- Brain injury live-in care – for those living with more complex needs, our live-in care service ensures dedicated, one-to-one support is always available. This service sees one of our carers move into the home and provide 24/7 care and support
- Respite care – we can provide short-term respite care after hospital discharges or when a family caregiver needs to temporarily step away from caring for someone with a brain injury
How can our carers support those living with a brain injury?
The care needed for those living with a brain injury varies depending on the individual and the severity of the injury. Everyone is different. That’s why our care is bespoke, so the support meets individual needs.
At Novus Care, we understand that acquired brain injuries can have cognitive effects, impacting memory, and the ability to process information, reasoning, reading emotions and providing empathy for others. There are common behavioural changes too, such as a lack of inhibition, impulsiveness, irritability and aggression, apathy, egocentricity and obsessive behaviour and it can be difficult for both the person affected, as well as their friends and family to come to terms with.
However, medical evidence has shown people with brain injuries can regain or learn new skills. That reablement can support someone to live a fulfilling life and help them deal with the aftermath.
Our brain injury carers are highly experienced in caring for someone with a brain injury and are able to support and manage these situations. They can also assist with household tasks, like cleaning, cooking personal care, getting around the home, going to appointments and more.
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Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Our brain injury care services are fully-regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – England’s independent health and social care regulator.
What does this mean for you or your loved one? Our carers and the services we provide are regularly assessed by the CQC to ensure the care we provide is of the highest standard.
How do I arrange brain injury care at home?
Want to learn more about how we can support you or your loved one with care after a brain injury? It’s easy. Contact our friendly team on 📞 0800 138 4030 or email us: [email protected]
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