First Choice Home Care support young people within the social care settings and specific clinical support areas within the community as well as in Hospital/Care home settings prior to discharge into the community. Our specialist mental health care team know how important friendly and compassionate help is.
We offer home care support for young people with mental health problems. Our specialist team work with young people suffering with :
We offer support in your own home, working alongside social care, helping you with day to day things that may have become more difficult such as:
| Support within the home |
The First Choice Home Care Team can assist with everyday tasks such as housework, laundry, ironing and bed changing. We know how important maintaining a clean environment is in promoting personal health. |
| Shopping |
A Care and Support Worker can accompany you to the local shops or in to town, assisting with carrying the shopping and putting it away on return. Alternatively, a Care and Support Worker may assist by writing a list, going to the shops, collecting the required shopping and putting it away upon return. The Company ensures that any financial transactions are recorded and are transparent through receipts and signed documents. |
| Personal Care |
We provide personal care assistance as requested by you, and as stated in the care plan. These tasks are provided with dignity and privacy at all times. We know how important personal |
| Medication |
Our specialist Mental Health Care and Support Workers are able to administer medication. Our Care and Support Workers may only assist with medication that is dispensed from a pharmacy or in the original prescribed medication packets. |
| Companionship |
Our Homecare and Support Team can accompany you on outings or excursions. |
| Meals |
The First Choice Home Care Team can help cook and serve meals and beverages chosen by you as part of your care plan. They may encourage eating and assist if necessary as an agreed part of your care plan. They will wash, wipe up, put away dishes and empty bins. |
| Respite & holiday cover for exisiting care givers |
We can provide Care and Support Workers to assist with anything up to 24 hour care to cover much needed respite or holiday for existing primary carers. This ensures peace of mind and maintains established routines. |
| Appointments |
Our First Choice Home Care team can accompany you to the hospital, dentist, doctors, hairdressers or any other appointment. |
| Social activities & events |
The Company’s Care and Support Workers may accompany you swimming, walking or any other enjoyed outdoor activity of your choice. They can accompany you to the theatre, cinema and other social events. We know it is important for you to continue with your social activities, hobbies or interests to maintain wellbeing. |
| Dementia effecting young people |
First Choice Home Care have specialist carers that have received additional training in assisting young people with Dementia. We understand the importance of familiarity of routine and continuity of care. We focus on what people can do as opposed to what is no longer possible. We maintain excellent contact with existing support and other involved healthcare professionals. |
| Hospital pre-discharge support |
You may be in a hospital or in a private care home, we can engage with you prior to your discharge to your agreed community setting. This service will help you to get to know the First Choice Care team and also agree the level of support you may need while settling to live an independent life. |
We will assess your needs developing a flexible mental health Care Plan detailing all the support you need, from personal care and home help to providing regular trips out of the home. We take the time to get to know our customers developing trust and helping them feel secure. Your Care and Support Plan will be tailored to meet your individual needs and chosen lifestyle.
A plan of care and support will be created following your requirements and needs. Our Care and Support Workers will follow this Care Plan to assist with everyday tasks and activities that are beneficial for you to remain within your own home. Your Mental Health Care and Support Plan is tailored to meet your specific needs. read more>
First Choice Home Care provide self-help guides. All our branches have dedicated areas with leaflets and guides available.
We have a number of Mental Health Self Help Guides produced by Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust available to download:
NHS Mental Health Self-Help Guides cover a range of mental health issues:
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*The above NHS Self-Help Guides are meant as an introduction to self help techniques, some people may need to seek additional support from a health professional.
We provide person centred care and support with a focus on outcomes to achieve 'self-defined recovery' that considers how each person wants to live within the context of their mental health condition. We also team up with case workers, social workers, family members, friends and others working with individuals to support and help our clients reach their goals.
First Choice Home Care offer support for people with mental health issues. Our unique mental health support service- combines more than one service.
Find out more about the services we offer in our Mental Health Support Information Guide. download> PDF
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