Services :
Our nurse-led complex care service supports individuals with advanced or ongoing healthcare needs to live safely, comfortably and as independently as possible in their own homes.
Our nursing team provides clinical oversight, assessments, care planning, risk management and competency support for our care staff. Each complex care package is individually planned and regularly reviewed as needs change.
Support can include PEG and enteral feeding, stoma care, catheter care, wound care and dressings, oxygen therapy, medication support, pressure-area and skin integrity care, mobility and moving and handling, long-term complex health conditions, palliative care and end-of-life care.
Domiciliary Home Care
Our domiciliary home care service provides flexible, person-centred support for individuals who need assistance with everyday activities while continuing to live in their own homes.
Care can range from regular visits for specific tasks to more extensive packages of support, depending on the individual’s needs, routines and preferences.
We can assist with personal care, medication, meals, mobility, household activities, companionship and accessing the community.
Live-In Care Service
Our live-in care service provides dedicated, personalised support for individuals who wish to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes while receiving a higher level of day-to-day assistance.
A carefully selected carer lives in the client’s home and provides support based around their individual needs, routines, preferences and lifestyle.
Live-in care can include personal care, medication support, meal preparation, mobility assistance, companionship, shopping, household tasks, attending appointments and support with activities in the community.
For individuals with more complex healthcare needs, our live-in care packages can also be supported by our nursing team, providing appropriate clinical oversight and ensuring care is delivered in line with the individual’s care plan.
Our aim is to provide consistent and familiar support while helping each person maintain their independence, dignity, choice and quality of life in the place they know best — their own home.
Personal Care
We provide respectful and discreet personal care tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences.
Support can include washing, bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting and continence support.
Our carers encourage people to maintain as much independence as possible while respecting their dignity, privacy and personal choices.
Wound Care & Dressings
We can provide support with wound care and dressing requirements following an appropriate assessment and agreed care plan.
Our nursing team can provide clinical oversight where required and ensure that staff involved in complex care packages have the appropriate training and competencies.
Changes or concerns can be identified, documented and escalated to the appropriate healthcare professional when necessary.
PEG & Enteral Feeding Support
We can support individuals who receive nutrition, hydration or medication through PEG or other agreed enteral feeding arrangements, following appropriate assessment, care planning, training and competency checks.
Our nursing team can provide clinical oversight as required to support safe and consistent care within the home.
Stoma & Catheter Care
Our trained team can provide appropriate support to individuals living with a stoma or urinary catheter as part of an agreed care plan.
We focus on maintaining comfort, dignity, hygiene and independence while recognising and escalating concerns appropriately.
Oxygen Therapy Support
For individuals who require prescribed oxygen therapy at home, appropriately trained staff can provide support in accordance with the individual’s care plan and clinical guidance.
Safety, risk management and staff competency form an important part of these care packages.
Medication Support
Our trained care staff can provide medication support based on the individual’s assessed needs and agreed care plan.
This may include prompting, assisting or administering prescribed medication where appropriate. Medication support is documented and monitored, with concerns or changes escalated appropriately.
Mobility & Moving and Handling
We support individuals with reduced mobility to move safely while encouraging them to maintain as much independence as possible.
Where required, individual moving and handling plans can be developed around the person’s assessed needs, equipment and abilities.
Shopping & Household Support
We can support clients with shopping and everyday household activities, helping them maintain their independence and usual routines.
This may include accompanying clients shopping, completing agreed shopping on their behalf, collecting essential items, meal preparation and assistance with light household tasks.
Meal Preparation & Nutrition
Our carers can assist with preparing meals and drinks based around the individual’s preferences, dietary requirements and care plan.
Where appropriate, we can also provide support with eating and drinking and monitor concerns relating to nutrition and hydration.
Companionship
Care is about much more than completing practical tasks.
Our carers provide friendly companionship and emotional support, whether that means having a conversation, enjoying a cup of tea, taking part in hobbies, going for a walk or simply spending meaningful time together.
Community Access & Appointments
We support people to remain connected with their communities and continue doing the things that are important to them.
Support can include attending medical appointments, shopping trips, social activities, visiting friends and family, accessing local services and participating in hobbies and community activities.
Palliative & End-of-Life Care
We provide compassionate and dignified support for individuals who wish to remain in familiar surroundings during the later stages of life.
Where appropriate, we work alongside GPs, community nurses, specialist palliative care teams and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
Our focus is on comfort, dignity, respect, individual wishes and supporting families during this important time.
Independence & Daily Living
Our aim is not simply to complete tasks for people but to help them maintain their abilities, confidence and independence.
We encourage individuals to remain involved in everyday activities and decisions wherever possible, providing assistance where it is needed while respecting personal choice.
Personalised Care Plans
Every person is different, which is why every care package is individually designed.
We consider health and clinical needs, mobility, communication, medication, daily routines, personal preferences, risks, family involvement, independence and personal goals.
Care plans are regularly reviewed and adapted as the individual’s circumstances and needs change.
Working With Healthcare Professionals
Where appropriate and with the necessary consent, our care and nursing teams work collaboratively with other professionals involved in an individual’s care.
This can include GPs, community nurses, therapists, specialist healthcare teams, social workers and commissioners.
This joined-up approach supports continuity of care and helps ensure changes or concerns are identified and communicated appropriately.
Free Initial Care Consultation
We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation to discuss the client’s care and support needs.
During the meeting, we take time to understand the individual, their current circumstances, health needs, daily routines, preferences and personal goals.
For people requiring complex care, we can also discuss their clinical requirements and how our nursing and care teams may be able to support them safely at home.
Following the consultation and appropriate assessment, we can develop a personalised care plan tailored to the individual.
Contact Rapid Sussex Care to book your free initial consultation and discuss how we can support you or your loved one at home.