24/7 Emergency Home Care
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24/7 Emergency Home Care
If your elderly loved one has suffered from a recent injury, or you, as their primary carer, need immediate respite to deal with an emergency, we are here for you. At Consultus Care and Nursing, we have over 60 years of experience providing families like yours with 24/7 live-in emergency home care when you need it most.
We work to quickly pair you with a professional carer within 24 hours, giving you the help and support you need to address your emergency promptly. We are here for your family following a hospital discharge, for respite care, and everything in between.
Arrange emergency home care today, and have a professional carer in your home tomorrow by calling us at 01732 496715 or requesting a callback.
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Between work, family, and everything else, we know how hard it can be to find a quiet moment. There's no pressure and no rush — simply request a callback, and one of our friendly Care Advisors will call at a time that's right for you.
What is emergency home care?
Emergency home care is available to help you place a certified live-in or assisted living carer quickly in the home of your loved one after circumstances change suddenly. How long they stay, how much they help, and even what they can do depends entirely on the needs of your loved one.
Unlike emergency services such as ambulances and A&E, emergency home care focuses on providing ongoing care during recovery or when the primary carer is unavailable. The main difference between emergency and regular live-in care is the turnaround.
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When might you need emergency home care?
After an accident or fall at home
Following hospital discharge, recovery at home requires immediate support
When an existing carer is suddenly unavailable
Following a sudden illness or new diagnosis
After a bereavement, where a surviving partner can no longer manage alone.
Emergency care at home is available to you within 24 hours, giving you the ability to react quickly after any sort of emergency, all while confidently trusting that your loved one will be well cared for. We can immediately place a suitable carer who matches your loved one’s needs, with no compromise on quality.
Emergency home care for elderly people
As people get older, their health can suddenly deteriorate for any number of reasons. On top of natural ageing and deterioration (which, while it can be lessened with a healthy lifestyle, cannot be stopped entirely), falls, accidents, illness, and even bereavement can all massively harm your loved one and their ability to live independently.
It’s only natural to be scared as your parents, other family members, and friends get older, especially if they live alone. The good news is that there are alternatives to placing them in a shared care facility: live-in care. Not only are live-in carers available through Consultus Care on a long-term basis, but you can also turn to us for emergency home care for the elderly whenever you need a fast placement.
Our carers here at Consultus Care are here to provide the support and care your family needs within 24 hours of an emergency. These certified and highly trained carers will come to your loved one’s home, allowing them to retain their independence and continue to recover with dignity in the home they love. We firmly believe that life is better at home, and with our live in care team, you can allow your loved one to stay at home and enjoy an enriched life, no matter what.
Our carers are equipped to help everyone, including those with complex or sensitive needs like dementia, Parkinson’s or post-operative recovery at short notice. Learn more about your family’s options today, and speak to our team about emergency home care at 01732 496715 or request a callback.
What does emergency home care include?
Emergency home care services provide exceptional live-in care for your loved ones on short notice. Your emergency carer can help with every aspect of everyday living, particularly for those with mobility issues or recovering from surgery.
Personal care and mobility support
Our carers are available on short notice to provide emergency home care for the elderly. They can help your loved one bathe and dress, support them with their continence, or even help them move around their home, all with dignity. Carers can also help with meal planning or cooking.
Medication prompting and nursing support
If your loved one has advanced medical needs, we have a host of specialist carers and registered nurses available to provide emergency care at home. We’ll pair you with an expert emergency carer who can provide the unique support necessary to help those with dementia, Parkinson’s and other complex conditions enjoy a dignified, enriched life at home.
In addition to providing advanced nursing support, our carers are all able to help your loved one manage their medications, ensuring they are taken correctly and on time. They are also available to liaise with healthcare professionals when needed, monitor your loved one’s condition and wellbeing, and provide at-home care, such as changing bandages and keeping post-surgery incisions clean.
Companionship and emotional support
Some emergencies are emotionally devastating, for example, if your parent loses their spouse. Even health-related emergencies, like a fall or a new diagnosis, can be frightening. That’s why our emergency home care services include companionship and emotional support. Each of our emergency carers is a comforting, reassuring presence that helps your loved one through this difficult period by maintaining their familiar routines and keeping them company.
How our emergency carers respond within 24 hours
When you call Consultus Care to arrange for emergency home care for an elderly loved one, we work fast to pair you with an expert carer team that suits your family’s needs, all within 24 hours.
Step 1: Call our team
The second you call our friendly, knowledgeable team, we’ll work hard to understand your needs and explain your options at no obligation.
Step 2: Rapid care assessment
We’ll use your family’s needs and situation to assess your case quickly and put together a care plan tailored to your loved one. There is no lengthy waiting process or waitlist. We work fast, first to understand your needs, then to connect you with the right carers, and finally to arrange your carer team so they arrive as quickly as possible.
Step 3: Your emergency carer begins
Your emergency carer will arrive, usually within 24 hours of the initial call. Rest assured, your live-in carer has been carefully selected for their ability to care for your loved one and their needs. Whether they are there to help your family member recover after surgery, take over from the primary carer, or assist your loved one in adjusting to a new diagnosis or situation, they will be highly skilled in their role.
Your friendly and professional emergency carer is just a phone call away. Call us at 01732 496715, and we’ll take over your loved one’s at-home care needs from there.
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Arrange a call back
Between work, family, and everything else, we know how hard it can be to find a quiet moment. There's no pressure and no rush — simply request a callback, and one of our friendly Care Advisors will call at a time that's right for you.
Why choose Consultus Care and Nursing for emergency home care?
One of the longest-established and most trusted providers
Founded in 1962, we have always been innovators in live-in care and live-in nursing. With over 60 years’ experience, we are one of the country’s longest-established, most highly recommended and experienced providers.
Unrivalled choice and control over your care
We understand that every person’s needs are different and every family’s situation is unique. With our choice of fully managed live-in care and nursing, and our introductory service, we offer more flexibility and personalisation than any other provider.
Highly trained nurses and carers
We are nationally recognised for the quality of our nurses and carers. With market-leading training, delivered at our own, multi-award-winning training centre, they provide exemplary, compassionate care tailored to individual needs, offering total peace of mind for clients and their families.
Expert care and support, dedicated to you
Our Care Consultants oversee our nursing and managed care services supporting only a small number of families. This means our service is truly personal, with unrivalled support and continuity of care. Reassurance that we are there when you need us most.
Family-founded, family-owned
We continue to be a family-owned and family-managed business. The largest wholly family-owned live-in care provider in the UK, we focus on what our clients and their families need from a high-quality care service, not on meeting investors’ expectations.
From emergency care to long-term live-in care
While some emergencies only need short-term care, others can act more as a wake-up call. A fall, incident, or new diagnosis could be the start of your loved one requiring ongoing care.
Our live-in care solutions are the perfect solution after an emergency, as you can seamlessly transition into a live-in care arrangement without disruption. The carer who was there for you during your emergency can continue to help your loved ones receive the ongoing support they need to live in the home they’ve always known comfortably.
We also offer respite care at home if you choose to take on the role as primary carer instead. We all need breaks, and with Consultus Care, you can rest easy knowing your loved one is in good hands while you take a much-deserved break.
Simply give us a call, and we’ll connect you with the carer team you need, whether you’re looking for respite care for dementia or a long-term specialist to provide 24/7, live-in help.
Frequently asked questions about emergency home care
Consultus Care and Nursing can arrange emergency home care for you within 24 hours. The initial call only takes a few minutes, after which we’ll assess your needs and match you with a suitable carer who is available immediately.
In some circumstances, the NHS may provide up to six weeks of free emergency home care after a hospital discharge. This emergency care, however, is not guaranteed, may be limited, or may even take time to arrange. Consultus Care can step in immediately, working alongside any NHS-provided support you have been given, or independently, to ensure your loved one receives the care they need ASAP.
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency home care, which includes overnight support. We work with you to create a care plan that’s tailored around your needs from day one. This way, you can trust that your loved one will be cared for and supported, whether they need round-the-clock live-in care or visits at specific times of day.
Emergency home care is arranged at very short notice, often in response to an unexpected situation. Your loved one or the regular carer may have had an accident or become suddenly ill, and now needs additional support. Respite care at home is usually planned in advance to give the regular carer a break, either for a day or even for a week or more, depending on how long the regular carer needs.
The two can also overlap. For example, if your regular carer has an accident or needs to handle an emergency at home, Consultus Care can provide emergency respite cover immediately.
Emergency care is available whenever there’s been a sudden change, and your loved one now needs around-the-clock care ASAP. This could be after a fall, a new diagnosis, or a hospital discharge. Emergency home care is also available if the regular carer suddenly becomes unavailable.
Call our team on 01732 496715 as soon as your loved one can no longer safely manage alone, and you don’t have anyone on hand who can provide 24/7 care.
Ready to arrange emergency home care? We can help place a qualified, expert carer who is fully trained in rehabilitation assistance in your loved one’s home within 24 hours. Call us on 01732 496715 or request a callback below to arrange emergency home care today.
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