Supporting Families in Havant, Waterlooville, and Emsworth
Home Instead Havant provides exceptional support to family carers, offering respite, regular care, and local knowledge. Rated outstanding by the CQC.
At Home Instead Havant, we understand that caring for your parents or elderly relatives is a role that comes with considerable responsibility and emotional investment.
Here’s some examples of how our local Care Professionals and office team can offer support that’s as comprehensive and compassionate as the care you provide to your loved ones.
How we can offer a break for family carers
Sometimes, a breather is all you need to rejuvenate and continue caring for your loved one with renewed energy. Home Instead Havant’s services can offer respite care, designed to give family caregivers that much-needed pause.
An example of how we can give families some time for a pause from caregiving, can be seen with one client who really enjoys long drives in our local area, with a chance to reminisce amongst the familiar scenery. All our visiting Care Professionals can drive and are insured and so we make this a part of our client’s regular routine, and so we can provide freedom and something to look forward to for our client and respite for their family from caring tasks, and time for a break and to be themselves.
For many local families, we take their relative out and about, for example to a much-loved cafe for a cuppa and a chat. Our Care Professionals can deliver these personalised outings that offer companionship to brighten the day of your loved one, while you can take a break for yourself.
Signposting to local resources and support
Our role can often extend beyond direct care; we are experts in home care as well as our local area and so we can act as a facilitator to access vital resources within our Hampshire community. For example when a local family expressed a pressing need for a specialised mobility aid, our team at Home Instead Havant stepped in. Not only did we recommend a provider, but we also ensured that the mobility aid was in place by the next day.
Going the extra mile to give local families peace of mind
Rated outstanding by the CQC, our Home Instead Havant Care Professionals epitomise dedication, going above and beyond to meet and adapt to your needs.
A daughter of one of our local clients recently noted in a 5 star review, "The Home Instead Team are fantastic. They go well above the call of duty and try to accommodate our needs at all times."
Regular visiting care for elderly relatives
Home Instead Havant offer regular care visits, ensuring that your older relatives receive consistent support and companionship, in their own homes. Our Care Professionals are skilled at developing positive relationships with older adults, adapting to changing needs, and offering unwavering support. For many of our local clients, we can be the eyes and ears of the family, keeping you up to date with any changes, small or large. By routinely visiting, we notice anything different and we become familiar faces that your loved ones can look forward to seeing, and this consistency is key in providing a comforting presence in their lives and peace of mind for you.
Addressing the needs of struggling carers
With over 5 million people providing unpaid care in the UK, family caregivers are not alone.
A recent Home Instead survey of 2000 family caregivers across the UK unveiled the extent of their struggles finding:
– 88% neglect their own health and wellbeing
– 65% struggle with their mental health
– 31% feel they are at breaking point
Moreover, guilt affects many caregivers:
– 86% feel guilty about not doing enough for their parents or children
– 71% feel guilt about not being able to put enough into work
– 75% feel they are neglecting their careers
– 78% feel guilt about their marriage/relationship
– 85% about other relationships (friendships)
Isolation and stress are also significant issues:
– 45% feel isolated or trapped by being a carer
– 49% feel stressed, and 57% exhausted
– 38% feel they are juggling too much, and 33% feel overwhelmed and helpless
It’s important to take a break
If you are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the best care options for your parents, you are not alone. Many families with older relatives in Havant, Hayling, Waterlooville, and Emsworth are facing similar challenges. The first step is reaching out and knowing that help is available. Call our professional and friendly team at Home Instead Havant on 023 9424 9679. Let us help you find the balance you need.