WHAT IS CARE CAPTAINS? Care Captains is a care brokerage service, which means that we can help you to arrange the support your loved one needs, either at home or in residential care. The team is led by Dan O’Donoghue. As head of one of the UK’s largest home care providers for almost 20 years, Dan delivered over 4 million care visits per year. He also founded Cyril Flint Befrienders, a local charity to reduce loneliness and social isolation within the elderly community. Dan’s strong relationships with care providers, combined with his extensive knowledge of the care market, mean that he is well placed to help you navigate the care market and find the best possible care. WHY DO I NEED A CARE BROKER? "72% of people who contact their Local Authority for care don’t receive long term support." Finding the right care for a member of your family is a daunting task. You may know what type of care they would like, or you might never have talked to them about their preferences for care. Do they need to move into residential care, or are there services available to support them at home? How do you find a care provider, and when you do find one, how do you know if they are any good? Whether to receive care in your own home or move into a residential care home is a life changing decision. Sadly, it’s one that people often make without all the relevant facts because a choice needs making at a time of crisis, such as after a fall or sudden deterioration in health. The move into a care home is nearly always one way. It's not easy to transfer between care homes if you later feel that you made the wrong choice, and a poor decision can be costly to undo. A well organised and delivered care plan can offer comfort and support to your loved one. You achieve this when you choose the right type and amount of care, from the right provider, at the right price. WHAT CAN CARE CAPTAINS DO FOR ME? When you contact Care Captains, we take the time to get to know you, your loved ones, and their care needs. We can approach and negotiate with suitable care providers on your behalf to achieve the best quality of care and value for money. We can help organise budgets to pay for care costs and manage the care package on an ongoing basis, giving you peace of mind that your loved one is getting the best care for their needs. If you feel that a current care package is not quite right for your loved one, Care Captains can review it to see if it delivers the best value and quality. Let Care Captains take the stress out of arranging care for your family. Contact us on 0345 340 5065 or send us a Facebook message, then go back to enjoying your time together.
