Support for Health Appointments at Home: 7 Smart Checks
Seven practical checks for supporting health appointments while keeping the person choices, comfort and independence at the centre. …
Patient Safety in Home Care: 7 Smart Questions
Seven practical questions that help families understand patient safety in home care, communication, medication responsibilities and raising concerns. …
Planning Home Support When Needs Change During Cancer Treatment
A non-clinical planning guide for families discussing home support during cancer treatment. …
What Should Be in a Complex Care Contingency Plan?
A practical guide to the questions families can ask when building a complex care contingency plan. …
Residential Care vs Live-In Complex Care: 7 Safety Checks
A comparison of live-in complex care vs residential care should never begin with the claim that one setting is safer for everyone. Safety depends on the person’s assessed needs, preferences, home, workforce, clinical plan, night support, equipment, emergency arrangements and the ability of a specific provider to deliver the agreed care. Residential care, nursing care and live-in support are different service models, and provision varies between organisations. Some people value remaining at home with a familiar routine. Others may benefit from the environment, staffing or facilities of a suitable care home. The decision should be individual, evidence-led and regularly reviewed. …
