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‘Your life, best lived, is our priority.’ Founded by highly respected private physician Dr Charlie Easmon, Harley Street Care provides bespoke nursing and carer support to families who expect the best in home assistance for their loved ones.
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Elderly Care At Harley Street Care our specialism is providing premium care, which facilitates dignified and contented day-to-day living. Our Elderly Care services cover a myriad of support elements, from administering medication and undertaking errands, for instance housekeeping and cooking, to fostering independence, providing companionship and a friendly face. You may be worried about individual needs and preferences being accounted for. Rest assured that from the outset, we’ll get a detailed picture of what you’re looking for, and, because we believe that consistency in care is key, we take the time to ensure we place the right carer in your home. We understand you’ll want to ensure the care received is first class. Harley Street Care can offer that quality of support – helping the elderly to continue to enjoy life at home, spending precious time in the comfort of familiar surroundings.
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Dementia Care At Harley Street Care, we have a wealth of experience supporting Dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferers, selecting long-term carers and nurses that have particular expertise and specialist training. Because all circumstances are unique, our staff will visit you before care commences to fully understand the problems you’re facing. With your input, we’ll tailor a unique care plan to maximise those aspects of life that are still enjoyed, while helping to navigate the developing symptoms. Consistency of routine and familiarity of surroundings have long been acknowledged as crucial elements in ensuring maximum stability for dementia sufferers. The bond of trust built with an expert carer, in one’s own environment, can help to enable as peaceful a time as possible when faced with this condition.
“Thank you again for all your help with Dad. I think he feels a lot more secure at home now and it’s taken a lot of pressure off us.” Julia and Ray
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Parkinson’s Care When living with Parkinson’s you may face difficult choices regarding whether to live at home, or make the move into residential care. The decision to relocate can cause a sense of losing one’s independence, while remaining at home might present risks concerning health and safety. Thankfully, there is another way. Harley Street Care for Parkinson’s sufferers works on a scale of need, to support people across the spectrum of Parkinson’s progression. Whether it’s regular check-ins to oversee medication, cook or undertake errands, or, if full-time, live-in care is required, we are here to help. We understand that when managing Parkinson’s, routine is everything. With Harley Street Care you will have a one-on-one relationship with a dedicated and expert carer, in which your welfare will be their sole focus.
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Cancer Care At Harley Street Care our highly skilled nurses and carers have experience supporting people with different cancers. Selected not only for their qualifications and experience, but also for their sensitivity and compassion, our nurses and carers understand the extra pressures that can be a factor during times of great stress, and are here to make life easier, both for the sufferer, and their loved ones. Harley Street Care for oncology patients can help with the administering of medication and pain relief, as well as the sourcing of additional, alternative therapies. In caring for the patient’s general health and safety, we ensure that any necessary adjustments are made in the home, and undertake cooking, housekeeping and general errands if needed. From your initial assessment through to continuing care, we offer companionship and a listening ear in times of strain.
“The outside support I’ve received has made the world of difference – it’s great to know that someone understands what I’m going through, and can offer me practical help, too.Thank you.” Ann
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Mental Health Care Mental health problems may leave you feeling alone and isolated, and as many conditions affect the ability to talk to others, giving and receiving therapeutic support can be a challenge. To have the best chance of overcoming mental health problems, you need the right help. At Harley Street Care, our expert staff have the empathy and skills to support people suffering with a wide range of conditions across the spectrum of severity – for example, anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder. In addition to supervising or administering medication, we help implement positive coping strategies, dealing with emotions and thought patterns. Our nurses and carers encourage the cultivation of boundaries and routine, and provide much-needed companionship at trying times. We’ll work tirelessly to help enable you or your loved one to find the highest level of functioning.
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Supervised Care In cases of addictive behaviour, a period of supervised care can help to kick-start recovery in the best way possible, within the privacy of your own home. At Harley Street Care we are experts in providing compassionate and discreet support. From the initial consultation with our dedicated senior nurse, we’ll take the time to make sure we understand your needs – and work with you to create a uniquely tailored care plan, helping you on your way to well-being. Harley Street Care offers the highest level of support, developing a unique, personal plan of detoxification, healthy eating or an eating disorder plan of care. We can provide assistance in administering appropriate medication and guide you or your loved one in sticking to agreed goals and boundaries. Our skills and experience include facilitating helpful dialogue with supportive individuals, and offering companionship and empathy during an incredibly stressful period.
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Rehabilitation Care If you or your loved one has been discharged after an illness or injury, you may require care at home, to bridge the gap between a stay in hospital and full recovery. Harley Street Care can provide the best in rehabilitation support during this time. Our experts will guide you in therapeutic exercises and advise on appropriate plans of eating, helping to make progress in a comfortable and reassuring environment. We can address any necessary adjustments or health and safety hazards in the home, support with cooking, housekeeping and general errands – including getting to and from appointments. From the initial assessment through to continuing care, we’ll make sure to work with your ever-changing needs – enabling you or your loved one to simply focus on getting better.
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Learning Disabilities Care For parents of adult children with learning disabilities, choosing the right support can be a stressful task. You may be worried as to whether a new carer will be able to respond to your child’s unique needs and temperament. Here at Harley Street Care, we understand your concerns. Our highly trained staff are experienced in working effectively with adults with learning disabilities, including Autism, Down’s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. We take time to learn about particular habits or preferences, and work closely with you to structure a care plan to suit your loved one. We believe your adult child is an important individual, with their own life to live. We have the expertise, and the compassion to encourage their independence, whilst ensuring they’re supported in a safe and responsible manner.
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Live-In Care Live-In Care is a specialist service that offers an incomparable amount of assistance in the comfort and familiarity of home. However complex your needs, we take time to provide the perfect match, putting together a detailed picture of the sort of person you’re looking for – you may require specific expertise or training in certain areas, a foreign language speaker, a carer with a driving licence or someone who has a particular interest in common with you or your loved one. We understand how much skill and compassion it takes to be a live-in carer and employ only the most qualified and dedicated individuals to meet the needs of our clientele. All our staff are handpicked to the highest standards – meaning you are always able to relax, knowing your requirements are completely taken care of.
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Respite Care If you provide care for a loved one, Respite Care can be called upon as a short-term service, enabling periodic breaks, or as a trial if you are considering long-term Live-In Care. We understand how hard it can be to leave a loved one in the hands of someone else, and we do everything we can to ensure a happy, rested home for your return. Prior to the commencement of care, we visit your home to learn more about your requirements, routine and individual preference – to make things as easy as possible for you, and to ensure we match the right carer to your loved one. On hand for as long as you need us, we provide an expert live-in carer to pick up where you leave o, without unnecessary disruption.
“I must admit I was rather nervous at the thought of leaving mum with a stranger. She’s always been very independent and it was a difficult prospect for her too. But you have really made everything so easy. I’m so happy we chose Harley Street Care!” Rosemary
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Phone: 020 7989 0990 Email: info@harleystreetcare.com Web: www.harleystreetcare.com All appointments must be booked and confirmed by phone.
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