Focusing on person centred care and supportBeing diagnosed with a mental illness can be life changing, but doesn’t necessarily mean loss of independence. We understand mental illness can affect people in different ways, each bringing their own unique challenges, but with a fully trained and dedicated live-in carer, Helping Hands make it possible for you or your loved one to live as independently as possible. Show
We take the emotional well-being and dignity of the people we care for extremely seriously. By supporting people to live in their own home, we often see a positive impact on self-confidence. Call us today to find out how we can support you and your family with specialist mental health care at home. We’re available seven days a week. Request a callback Email us
 I’m really impressed with my two regular carers, Kally and Katie. They’re both friendly, helpful and able to support me with everything. I never feel like a burden for needing extra help to live my life, despite me only being young. My dogs adore them too. Our approach to mental health careDid you know one in four people experience some form of mental health illness? We recognise the difficulty entrusting a stranger to care and support you and your loved one, however our live-in carers provide guidance, support and round the clock care, giving you peace of mind.
We always take the time to get to know you as an individual before assigning a private carer. We don’t just look at a carer’s experience and knowledge, we carefully hand-pick your carer to ensure there are mutual interests, hobbies, likes and dislikes alongside a similar sense of humour.
We understand how important it is to keep your freedom, that’s why our carers fit around your routine and choices and deliver support that’s unique to each of their patients. Whatever your preference, our home care options are completely flexible. Carers can visit as frequently as you like, from half an hour calls through to full-time live-in care. Read more about what live in care covers here.
Open communication is key. We’re always looking to improve and progress, that’s why regular feedback and reviews are carried out with individuals, their family and the circle of support. Simply click here to read some of the feedback our customers are sharing about our home care services are helping them. Oscar’s story: Life on the farmOscar, born and raised on the farm, has been receiving visiting care from Helping Hands for approximately 12 months now. It’s a solution that allows Oscar to deal with his mental illnesses and feed his beloved pigs, daily. Despite Oscar being diagnosed with Asperger’s, Dyslexia and OCD, he was adamant to continue living the rural life he leads. With the support of Sadie, his visiting carer, Oscar (and his Collie), can manage the farm without his conditions getting in the way. Oscar explains, “It’s nice to have a friend to chat to” whilst he’s feeding the pigs, walking the dogs and carrying out general farm duties, he adds “talking has really helped me to open up”.
How visiting care is helping Oscar Other people are interested in…We’re here seven days a week to talk through your homecare needs and find the best option for you. Call 03300376958 or request a callback and we will call you.
Review Respite care for caregivers and people with severe mental illness: literature reviewYun-Hee Jeon et al. J Adv Nurs. 2005 Feb. AbstractAim: The aim of this study was to review research literature over the past 10 years on respite care for people affected by severe mental illness; and identify key implications for nursing practice in provision of respite care for family caregivers of people with severe mental illness. Background: Family caregivers play an important role in health care, but need regular breaks to maintain their own health and well-being. Respite care is one of the few services available with a primary focus on supporting family caregivers. In most developed countries the notion of respite care as an extension of the health care service has been embraced, evidenced by a growing body of literature in health and health-related disciplines. Methods: An initial literature search was undertaken using the key words "respite", "short-term care", "shared care" and "day care" in major electronic databases for nursing, psychiatry, psychology and sociology literature between 1967 and 2002, identifying 704 articles. Closer examination of the literature from 1993 to 2002 on gaps and trends in respite care for people affected by severe mental illness was conducted. This is discussed in the context of the broader literature, particularly on dementia, where the mainstream research on respite care is found. Results: The majority of family caregiving studies identified a need for greater quality, quantity, variety and flexibility in respite provision, and the literature has remained largely silent in relation to those affected by severe mental illness. There are contradictory findings on outcomes of respite care services and a lack of controlled empirical studies and evaluative research on effectiveness. Conclusions: Respite care is beneficial for caregivers, there is significant unmet need in provision of services for the mentally ill, and greater flexibility and the needs of caregivers should be recognised and addressed. Similar articles
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Will local authority pay for respite care?Councils will only pay for respite care for people who they've assessed as needing it following a needs assessment and carer's assessment. If you or the person you care for qualifies for respite care, the council will do a financial assessment to work out if it will pay towards it.
How many weeks respite are you entitled to Ireland?The myhomecare.ie team can provide Respite Care services. This entails providing any level of care from 1 hour up to 6 weeks.
How many hours of respite care are you allowed California?Respite care is not intended for the purpose of routine, ongoing childcare. Each qualifying caregiver receives a maximum of 300 respite hours per fiscal year.
Is respite free in Ireland?These are funded by local HSE Areas at no cost to individuals.
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