Clinical Care Gloucester

Individuals with limited movement are at risk of developing Pressure Sores, (injuries caused to the skin and underlying tissue, resulting from prolonged pressure on a singular area). To avoid this, our care plans ensure that individuals receive pressure area care to regularly relieve pressure from areas on a person’s body. We understand that preventative measures are extremely important when dealing with potential Pressure Sores.

Many individuals who receive Clinical Care will also require personal care, which can be defined as assistance with personal tasks such as washing, toileting, and dressing. Personal Care is a sensitive practice and one that our care staff perform with respect and dignity to the individual and their personal choices.

Many people in care require aid with toileting and continence care varies for each person. While some may simply need assistance getting to the toilet, many will require further assistance.

Our staff are trained in the use of various continence practices, including but not limited to urisheaths such as Conveens (a less invasive alternative to catheterisation), catheters, stomas, and bowel management procedures such as Peristeen. What might be a necessary toileting aid depends on the individual receiving care, and like all aspects of our care, no decisions are made without their input.

We understand that this is a sensitive issue and every effort is made to ensure the privacy, dignity and comfort of the individual.

Some individuals receiving care will require use of Gastrostomy Tube such as a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube or Mic-Key Button. These permit fluids, nutrition, and medication directly to the stomach. This is beneficial for those with conditions such as Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and those who struggle to receive adequate nutrition orally.

Our staff are trained in Gastrostomy Tube use and maintenance care. When it is preferred, our staff can be trained to change a Gastrostomy Tube instead of relying on the scheduled appointment of a District Nurse.

Some individuals receiving care will require Respiratory Care, relating to the management of one’s airways to ensure the individual is receiving adequate oxygen and to reduce the risk of aspiration and choking. Airway management can include positioning to maximise airway capacity and it can also include the use of specialist equipment that is designed to deliver oxygen or remove airway obstructions such as a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Machine, Nebuliser or a Yankauer Suction tool.

Our staff are trained and deemed competent by a medical professional before the use of specialist Respiratory equipment.