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| Care Type | Home Care |
| Care Category | Personal | Dementia | Nursing | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Hourly Prices From | £25.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Non-regulated |
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Meet The Manager
Leigh McDonald is Director at McDonald Homecare.
I have worked in the care sector for over 25 years, both in the UK and New Zealand. Before starting McDonald Homecare, I worked with the UK’s largest care franchise, helping develop quality live-in care services.
I love being able to offer a personal approach with McDonald Homecare. Every client of ours is unique, with different needs, life experiences and beliefs. Understanding these things is fundamental to how we provide great live-in care.
We founded McDonald Homecare to help give families and their loved ones a cost-effective alternative. One that gives choice and control over their care and support, in the comfort of their own home.
McDonald Homecare have over 25 years of experience providing care. We’re proud to be trusted by families locally across Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex to provide homecare services.
We understand that choosing a care provider is one of the most important decisions you will make. Whether you are arranging care for the first time or looking to change provider, we’re here to help. As a family run business, we offer a friendly, professional and completely personalised service that’s tailored to you.
Our approach to care is centred on companionship and time. We believe in providing quality care without rushing, ensuring each client receives the attention and respect they deserve.
In our care philosophy, we emphasise the importance of personal, human needs. We steadfastly believe that care should never be reduced to a checklist of tasks. Our clients receive more than just physical and domestic support; they gain a companion, someone who truly cares about their well-being.
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| McD Homecare web brochure.pdf |
Introduction to McDonald Homecare
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Care Given | Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Housekeeping | Cleaning, Gardening, Household Admin, Laundry, Meal Delivery service, Meal Preparation, Medical Appointments, Prescription Collection, Shopping, Tidying, Transportation. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| Care Visits | 1 Hour, 2 Hours, 3 Hours, 4 Hours, 6 Hours, Days, Full Day, Full Day & Night, Night Service (awake / waking), Sitting-in Service, Sleep-in Service. |
| Transport | Carer provides own vehicle, Will accompany on Public Transport, Will drive client's vehicle. |
| Technology | Family Apps, Key Safes, Telehealth Monitoring. |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: Not required | ||
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Shielding | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
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We are on Facebook| Fees For Individuals | Fee |
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| Hourly Daytime Rate | £25.00 |
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| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
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Good nutrition and hydration is essential for people of all ages. All carers undertake a specialist courses in Nutrition and Hydration to give them the knowledge and skills to provide high quality care and make sure people don’t become malnourished or dehydrated. This includes understanding dysphagia. |
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| Afternoon Tea, All day snacks, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Cold Meals, Hot Meals, Snacks. |
| Dietary Options |
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| Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Pureed, Vegan, Vegetarian. |
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| Activities Are So Important |
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Live-in care allows people to stay in their own home, retaining as much independence as possible whilst at the same time receiving the care and support they need. Having someone to take over the day-to-day chores of managing a house, so a person is free to enjoy the best bits of home can be liberating. For many people, home means everything, it’s part of who they are. Live-in care allows them to keep that crucial element of their life. Having someone there for days out, shopping trips, or even just staying in and playing a game of cards can make all the difference. Shared meals also brings the enjoyment back in to eating, and studies have shown the mental wellbeing benefits this provides, along with improved nutrition and hydration; a key factor in staying well and preventing hospital admissions through things like falls or urinary tract infections. The companionship element can also reduce the loneliness and isolation that can have a huge impact on a person’s health and wellbeing. Human connection and friendship simply can’t be replaced by talk radio or the limitless options on television we now have. |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Word Games. |
Based in Petersfield, we cover Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex but can also provide national support when required.
Our Registered Address is:
Lavender House
Larcombe Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3LS
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