Domiciliary Care



Respite Care
Margeret Lawal – CEO

NHS England Innovative Practice Award – for developing an admission avoidance service model

  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Independent Prescriber
  • 30+ Years Experience
  • System One (S1) Health Card

Since 2021, we have prevented 3500+ service users from being re-admitted into hospital through our Rapid Response Service.

Reduced Package of Care (POC) 47%
Discharged with No POC 38%
Taken Over By Reablement Team 5%
Admitted into Hospital 5%
Taken Over By Reablement Team 3%
Moved to Nursing/Care Home 2%

In Bedfordshire, under a sub-contract with ELFT, we provide rapid response and reablement homecare services

We have been awarded zonal partners and shadow strategic partners with Oxfordshire County Council.

We are also preferred and approved providers in Central Bedfordshire & Bedford Borough.

Respite Care

Respite care provides planned short-term breaks for families and other unpaid caregivers, offering much-needed relief and support. In the UK, 73% of people who provide unpaid care have not identified themselves as carers, a staggering statistic reflecting roughly 19 million individuals. This service is essential for those who need a temporary break from their caregiving duties to rest, travel or spend time with other family and friends. Respite care ensures that your loved one receives professional care and attention, allowing you to recharge and take care of your own well-being.

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How We Can Help

We understand that unpaid care isn't easy, but you don't have to face it alone. At Mega Care, we are here to support you and provide a space where you can rest while your loved one is being well taken care of by a professional. Our respite care services are designed to offer you the peace of mind that your loved one is in safe, capable hands. We offer personalised care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring continuity and quality of care. Whether you need a few hours, a few days, or longer, we are here to provide the compassionate, professional care your loved one deserves.

Who Respite Care Might Be For

Family
Caregivers

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Preventing Burnout

Caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding, leading to high levels of stress, exhaustion, and burnout over time. Respite care provides a temporary break, allowing caregivers to rest and recharge their energy.

Working
Professionals

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Work Demands

Demanding jobs with long hours or frequent travel can make consistent caregiving challenging. Respite care bridges gaps during particularly busy work periods or unexpected obligations, ensuring loved ones receive proper care and support.

Post-Surgery
Patients

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Recovery and Rehabilitation

After surgery, patients often need support to regain strength and mobility. respite-care care provides assistance with exercises, wound care, medication management, and rehabilitation to promote faster healing and prevent complications.

Promoting Self-Care

Respite care allows caregivers to take necessary breaks, enabling them to engage in self-care activities, pursue hobbies, and maintain social connections. These breaks are crucial for their overall health, well-being, and quality of life.

Unexpected Situations

Unforeseen circumstances like sudden illnesses, accidents, or family emergencies can disrupt regular care arrangements. Respite care provides a temporary solution, allowing working professionals to attend to urgent matters without compromising the well-being of their loved ones.

Household Support

Household chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping can be challenging for post-surgery patients. Respite home care services can provide support with these tasks, allowing the patient to focus on their recovery.

Maintaining Relationships

The intense demands of caregiving can strain relationships between caregivers and care recipients, as well as with other family members. Respite care offers a temporary break, allowing these relationships to be nurtured and strengthened.

Continuity of Care

Caregiving can be a longterm commitment, and respite care helps ensure that caregivers can sustain their caregiving role over an extended period without becoming overwhelmed or compromising the quality of care provided

Our Respite service offers same day turnaround for mobilisation, ensuring that immediate needs are met efficiently. Our service is designed to offer swift, adaptable, and responsive temporary care, tailored to the specific requirements of each individual.

Support You Can Expect

  • Personal Care

  • Medication

  • Assistance with House Keeping
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Feeding

  • Assistance with Shopping
  • Accessing Community

  • Meal Preparation
  • Administrative Support
  • Performing Light Domestic Duties
  • Supporting Social Engagement
  • Health Monitoring

Activities

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Outdoor Activities and Adventures
  • - Accessible parks and country estates
  • - Activity centres: rock climbing, canoeing, horse riding, cycling, etc.
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Indoor Games and Activities
  • - Bowling
  • - Arts and crafts
  • - Music groups
  • - Chess/board game groups
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Therapeutic Activities
  • - Walking
  • - Accessible swimming sessions
  • - Accessible yoga/Zumba sessions
  • - Painting & pottery
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Social Events
  • - Bingo sessions
  • - Quiz nights
  • - Local theatre performances
  • - Local music performances
  • - Local group walks/day trips
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Community Centres
  • - Opportunities to volunteer in local projects
  • - Development of skills like teamwork and problem-solving
  • - Online education programs and in-person support
  • - Games, quizzes, crafts and music sessions.
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Day Centres
  • - A safe and protective environment where individuals can be supported in regaining confidence and maintaining their skills
  • - Personal care services, like hairdressing, bathing and laundry
  • - Fun group activities, bingo, quizzes, chair exercises and entertainment events

FLEXIBILITY

Our service offers personalised care tailored to your specific needs, whether for recovery periods, respite care, or transitional support, with the added benefit of same day turnaround for mobilisation.

CONVENIENCE

Clients benefit from the convenience of arranging and receiving care within a short timeframe, promoting a seamless and efficient process.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

By incorporating cutting-edge technology into our care services, we streamline operations, improve communication, and provide real-time updates, ensuring efficient coordination and exceptional client satisfaction.

COMPETENCY

Our caregivers are trained to the highest standards, with continuous training to ensure they meet the diverse needs of our clients with confidence and competence. This expertise allows us to deliver high- quality care promptly and effectively.

4-STEP PROCESS TO PREMIUM RESPITE CARE SOLUTIONS

APPLICATION

Complete the online contact form below

INITIAL CONSULTATION

Discuss care needs, type of care required, duration, and necessary support

ASSESSMENT

Conducted either during the first visit or before the start of the care package

CARE IMPLEMENTATION

Provide care services, monitor progress, and provide real-time updates


Reduced Package of Care (POC) 47%
Discharged with No POC 38%
Taken Over By Reablement Team 5%
Admitted into Hospital 5%
Taken Over By Reablement Team 3%
Moved to Nursing/Care Home 2%

In Bedfordshire, under a sub-contract with ELFT, we provide rapid response and reablement homecare services

We have been awarded zonal partners and shadow strategic partners with Oxfordshire County Council.

We are also preferred and approved providers in Central Bedfordshire & Bedford Borough.


“The intention of our Rapid Response service was to prevent hospital re-admissions. Our Preventation Response Unit prevents admission into hospital altogether.”

~ King Lawal Managing Director

Respite Care

Clinician-Led Extensive Health Care Assistant Training

Our Health Care Assistants undergo the highest standard of comprehensive training in medical skills, equipment use, emergency response, patient education, communication, infection control, and cultural competence.

All completed training is signed off by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Efficient Operating Hours

Our service runs 7am-10pm daily, including weekends, with 24/7 on-call coverage and a single point of access for all referrals.

Integrated Care Pathways

By collaborating and partnering with various healthcare providers who are already involved in community-based care, this service aims to create integrated, multi-disciplinary care pathways

This allows for smooth care transitions, sharing of information and assessments, and a comprehensive, coordinated approach to treating patients intensively in their home environment while avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.

Gold Standard Framework

The Gold Standard Framework (GSF) is a widely used training program and accreditation process focused on enabling high- quality delivery of palliative and end-of-life care, both in hospitals and community/home settings


We aim to ensure our clinical teams, protocols, and care pathways meet best practice standards for providing comprehensive, compassionate palliative and end-of-life care to patients being treated at

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