Bristol, UK - Specialist Convalescent Care, Respite Care or Palliative Care in Bristol

Whether you are looking for Convalescent Care, Palliative Care or Respite Care in Bristol for a loved one, family member or friend you will want to ensure they are being given the exceptional care that you want and need to depend on and trust.

Bristol Care Homes are independently owned and have 4 high-quality nursing care homes in different locations around Bristol. Our dedicated teams provide exceptional care to our residents every day and our primary focus is to provide excellence in all aspects of care for all of our residents. Our 4 Care Homes all specialise in different types of care and we can help and support you if you are looking for care for a loved one, family member or friend.

Convalescent Care, Respite Care or Palliative Care

Convalescent care is a form of care normally provided after a stay in hospital and before going home. It can be after surgery, injury, illness, transitional care following a stroke or a lengthy illness. It is a transitional form of care and is normally arranged when an individual no longer needs the care of a hospital, however, isn’t quite ready to go home and look after themselves.

Caring for someone 24/7 is extremely tough and exhausting and respite care is short-term relief for primary carers. It is there to provide a break for family members or others who aren’t paid for their caring and do it full time. Respite care can also be good for the person receiving care, giving them a change of scenery and someone else providing the care for a short period of time can be healthy for them too.

Respite gives full-time carers an important break so they feel refreshed, re-energized, ready and able to care again.

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The person being cared for may need a short period of specialist care that their carer cannot provide and this can be where nurses are needed if they are unwell or if they need certain medication. Respite care in these circumstances prevents a person from having to go into hospital to be cared for and means they are looked after in a more homely environment.

It can also be a good opportunity for the person being cared for to stay in a particular home if a more permanent caring solution is needed for them. The respite care gives them and their carer an opportunity to see how they get on and how comfortable they are there.

The definition of palliative care is medical care which relieves pain, symptoms and stress caused by serious illness. It is specialised medical care which focuses on providing patients relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. Palliative care can be given to a patient whatever their diagnosis or stage of their illness and unknown to a lot of people it is not just for, 'end of life' care. Palliative care’s purpose is to improve the quality of life for the patient and their families.

At Bristol Care Homes we understand that it is a harrowing and stressful time for everyone when you feel you are at the stage when you or your loved one needs a different type of care. Our compassionate and experienced team will help you decide which of our homes is best suited to their needs and will support you through this difficult time.

Find out everything you need to know here: www.bristolcarehomes.co.uk/specialist-convalescent-care-respite-care-or-palliative-care-in-bristol/