Younger Adults (18 – 65)

Who We Help

Care for Younger Adults

The Care Collection has a wealth of experience in providing bespoke, personalised care plans care to younger adults.

We identify the individual’s goals and aspirations and work in partnership with them and other care professionals to develop a care package which meets their complex clinical, social and emotional needs.

Our care plans focus on reinforcing the individual’s independence and quality of life by assisting them to run their home, find employment and access education. We also teach our clients daily living skills and assist them to stay socially connected and have an active and valuable presence in the local community.

Who We Support

We have many years’ experience caring for younger adults with complex needs. Our staff are experienced in clinical tasks that form part of the care package and we are able to support with programmes of rehabilitation alongside other care professionals.

Physical Disabilities

Including:

  • Brain injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Motor Neurones
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Spina Bifida
  • Amputations
  • Deafness and Blindness
Learning Disabilities

Including:

  • Autism
  • Asperger’s
  • Down Syndrome
  • William’s Syndrome
  • Fragile X Syndrome
  • Global Development Delay
  • ADHD
  • Challenging behaviour
  • Communication disorder

How We Support

Our collection of home care ranges from companionship, domestic support and personal care through to more complex care.

We also provide skill enhancement services to help young adults build better links with the community, actively participate in society and build strong friendships and relationships.

Complex Care

Including:

  • Respiratory care
  • Gastrostomy care and PEG feeding
  • Brain injury rehabilitation
  • Spinal injury rehabilitation
  • Pressure care
  • Epilepsy management
  • Catheter care
Personal Care
Including:
  • Assisting with washing
  • Assisting with dressing
  • Assisting with wake up/tuck in
  • Assisting with eating
  • Toilet assistance
  • Administering medication
Skills Enhancement

Including:

  • Support with daily living skills
  • Support with education
  • Support with curriculum based self- improvement
  • Support with employment
  • Building a community presence
  • Assisting with travel arrangements
  • Assisting with keeping fit
  • Assisting with learning new skills
Domestic Support

Including:

  • Preparing meals
  • Shopping
  • Arranging and collecting prescriptions
  • Assisting with keeping pets
  • Tidying bedroom
  • Safety in the home
Companionship

Including:

  • Providing companionship
  • Accompanying to appointments
  • Accompanying to social events
  • Assisting with hobbies
  • Assisting with keeping fit
  • Accompanying on short breaks
  • Counselling