We Are Always There

  • Book a Care Professional on Demand
  • Enhance Your Skills with Complimentary Training
  • Advance Your Knowledge with Technical Guidance
  • Get Personalised Feedback
  • Connect Easily Through the App
  • Discover a Wealth of Helpful Resources
  • View Past and Upcoming Visits
  • Find Quick Answers in the FAQs
  • Free Assessment

Urgent Support Link

Urgent Support Link is a cutting-edge, on-demand care service that delivers professional, temporary relief to both care recipients and primary caregivers by providing expert care for their loved ones or directly to care recipients—offering peace of mind when it's needed most.

Register
for Free
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Why This Service is Important:

Free Assessment

After registering for free, our clinical team will promptly reach out to arrange an assessment. This helps us understand your needs and ensures we’re fully prepared to provide the highest level of support whenever you require assistance.

Book a Carer - Same Day Support

Once your assessment is complete, you can book a carer for same-day assistance—whether you're unwell, have an appointment, or need a break. This ensures continuity of care, providing reliable, tailored support while giving you peace of mind.

Access to a Wealth of Information

Finding the right information can be overwhelming, so we’ve compiled key national and local resources in one place. Upon registering, you’ll gain access to our app and private web portal, where you can quickly find reliable support on condition-specific care, finances, and health and wellbeing services.

Complementary Training

Without the right knowledge to provide tailored care, the well-being of those you care for may be at risk. That’s why we offer registered individuals with FREE access to professional training, both online and in-person. Our in-person training sessions are conducted face-to- face with our clinical team at our dedicated training centres.

Free Personalised Feedback

We know that everyone learns differently, and training alone isn’t always enough. After your first use of our service, you’ll receive tailored feedback from our clinical team. We’ll assess your care delivery and provide personalised tips, advice, and guidance to boost your confidence and improve your skills.

Chat to Us

In addition to providing fast telephone access to our Urgent Support Link team, our app offers a convenient chat feature, enabling you to connect with our team during office hours. This ensures that you can reach out for assistance in a way that suits you best, whether it’s a quick phone call or a real-time chat. Our goal is to make support easily accessible, so you never feel alone when facing urgent situations.

Flexible Technical Guidance

We offer on-site technical guidance tailored to individual needs for £20 per session, provided there’s sufficient demand. Sessions are available online via webinar or in person at our training centres, with limited spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Topics include Gastronomy Care, Tracheostomy, Learning Disabilities, Simple Wound Care, and Stoma Care.

Select Preferred Activities

App users can specify their general activity preferences directly through the app. After every booking, the USL team will reach out via phone to confirm the exact details of the selected activity, ensuring accurate and seamless scheduling.

Support That You Can Expect

  • Specialist Care

  • Personal Care

  • Medication

  • Accessing Community
  • Supporting Social Engagement
  • Administrative Support

  • Holiday Support and More
  • Meal Preparation

  • Feeding

  • Assistance with Shopping

  • Assistance with House Keeping

  • Performing Light Domestic Duties

  • Companionship and Emotional Support

Urgent Support Link is crafted with flexibility in mind, ensuring that care recipients and families can count on help in a variety of circumstances. It allows recipients to receive essential care and attention in the comfort of their own homes.

PRIMARY
CAREGIVER

When to Get in Touch
  • 1. To Address Personal Health or Emergencies - If you come down with the flu and are unable to provide safe care, we can arrange temporary support for a few days to give you time to recover.
  • 2. Take Personal Time or a Break - If you want to attend a wedding but cannot bring the individual you care for, you can arrange for a professional carer to step in for a few hours.
  • 3. Feels Drained by Caregiving Demands - If you care for a parent with dementia and feel exhausted, you could arrange a weekend of respite care to recharge.
  • 4. In Unexpected or Crisis Situations - If you need to travel unexpectedly for a family emergency, you can arrange respite care to ensure continued support at home.
  • 5. Needs to Work or Study - If you work part-time and take on a short-term training course, you can schedule respite care during your study hours.
  • 6. To Improve Social Engagement for the Care Recipient - You can arrange respite care at an adult daycare centre allowing the person you care for to join group activities and meet others.
  • 7. When Your Loved One Needs Specialist Care - After surgery, if recovery requires professional care beyond your expertise, respite care can provide short-term support.

CARE
RECIPIENT

When to Get in Touch
  • 1. Break for Primary Caregiver - If your primary caregiver takes a short break or is unavailable due to personal commitments.
  • 2. Unexpected Emergencies - If you need Immediate care due to an unforeseen situation, such as caregiver illness or travel.
  • 3. Rehabilitation Needs - If you need short-term care following a stroke,fracture, or other health event requiring recovery.
  • 4. Transition from Hospital to Home - If you need support during the adjustment period after being discharged from the hospital.
  • 5. Specialist Support - If you need short- term assistance for tasks requiring expertise, such as medication management or medical equipment use.
  • 6. Maternity Recovery Support - Assistance for a new mother recovering from childbirth, especially after a C-section or complicated delivery.
  • 7. Supported Holiday - If you wish to go on holiday and need assistance, our in- house professional caregivers can accompany and support you throughout your trip.

Payment Methods

Stripe Payment

Credit/Debit Card

Carers Voucher

Telephone

Carer Voucher is strictly a "sitting service" and cannot be used for personal care tasks like toileting or medication prompts. It also cannot be used to take the cared-for person outside their home.


Get Access to USL in simple steps

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1

Individuals interested in accessing this service must first complete the online registration form or contact us, selecting option 6 to reach the USL team. 0345 355 3238

0345 355 3238
2

The USL clinical team will respond within 24 hours to arrange an assessment. While assessments can be conducted virtually, we recommend in-person assessments for optimal results.

3

Following the assessment, the USL clinical team will develop a care plan for the care recipient. They will also activate the service user's app, providing login details and usage instructions. For those without a smartphone, alternative instructions will be sent on how to access the service.

4

Once fully registered, with the app downloaded and login details provided, users will be able to utilise our Urgent Support Link service.

REGISTER NOW AND ENJOY
PEACE OF MIND

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REGISTERING!

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