23/12/2025
๐๐๐ซ๐๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ง๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ
Nursing homes are here to provide essential carer support and relief for the families and carers of our residents and respite guests. Offering robust support to families is vital in preventing carer-breakdown, overwhelm, and stress, therefore our focus is on benefiting both the carer and the cared-for person.
๐จ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐
We have a deep understanding of how family members arrive at the moment of needing help. Our team, many of whom have shared similar experiences, welcomes conversations with families who have concerns or questions.
Allowing people time to talk about their feelings during this transition - listening to their worries and answering questions - is an imperative part of how we support families. This initial support helps families explore their options, whether it's for respite care or full-time residential nursing care or other external support they need.
๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐
The People and Communities Board, alongside the New Models of Care Vanguard Sites have produced six principles for changing the way health care relates to people and communities. One of which is: โCarers are identified, supported and involvedโ.
How we deliver this carer support principle in practice:
โข Valued Partners: Family members and carers are valued and treated as partners and equal members of the care team
โข Active Involvement: We ensure you are actively involved in building the managed care plan alongside your loved one
โข Early Consideration: Carers are always considered at the first meeting to understand who is involved in the person's life and care
โข Staff Training: Our staff are trained to recognise and engage with family carers and understand the importance of their role
โข Support Assessment: We conduct a less formal care needs assessment specifically for family members. Here we consider options for respite care, residential care, and further emotional support that may be needed
โข Resource Signposting: If additional support is needed, we act as a signpost towards external services from the local council or national charities.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ: ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐
Respite care is designed specifically to give family members and carers temporary relief from their duties. Taking this time away prevents stress, burnout, and overwhelm, allowing you to improve your mental and physical health.
Families choose respite for various reasons, including:
โข Allowing time for a holiday or work deadlines
โข Home improvements or personal time
โข Giving their loved one new experiences and activities.
At Ash Lodge Nursing Home, we offer respite care for two weeks or more, ensuring you get the break you deserve, and your loved one gets the care they need.
Major benefits of comprehensive family support:
โข Prevention of burnout and reduction of stress
โข Improved well-being
โข Maintaining other relationships
โข Flexibility and choice.
Every guest is welcomed as warmly as any other resident โ taking part in all activities alongside benefitting from a tailored meal plan and continuity of nursing care.
๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ต ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
At Ash Lodge Nursing Home, we understand that asking for help is a big step. Our commitment to carer support in our nursing home goes beyond just caring for the resident, we prioritize the well-being of the whole family. By offering emotional understanding, following the best practices for family involvement, and providing dedicated respite care, we help you prevent burnout and maintain a healthy relationship with your loved one. We treat family members and carers as valued partners in the care team.
๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฒ๐
๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฝ: ๐ช๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ธ
If you are experiencing stress or overwhelm and need to explore options for carer support or temporary relief, we are here to listen and guide you without pressure.
Ready to explore your options?
Contact Ash Lodge today for a private, no-obligation conversation about your loved one and your specific support needs.
๐ 0121 558 9808
๐ง admin@carefirstgroup.co.uk
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