Short-notice care in Coventry and Warwickshire
When care is needed quickly, after a hospital stay, a sudden change or when a family carer can no longer cope, call us and we will tell you honestly what we can do.
Care is subject to assessment and availability.
When You Might Need Care Quickly
Coming home from hospital
Support to settle back in safely once a discharge date is set.
A sudden change
A fall, an illness or a loss of confidence that makes everyday tasks harder overnight.
A family carer can no longer cope
When the person who usually helps is unwell, exhausted or called away.
Care has fallen through
When existing arrangements end unexpectedly and you need a new plan.
What Happens When You Call
You call us
Tell us what has happened, where the person lives and what support is needed.
We check availability
We are honest straight away about whether we can help and when.
A quick assessment
We arrange an assessment, at home or in hospital where possible, to understand needs and keep everyone safe.
Care begins
Once the assessment is complete and carers are confirmed, we agree a start time and a simple first care plan.
We review
In the first days and weeks we check in often and adjust support as recovery or needs change.
Planning Care for Coming Home From Hospital
It helps to have ready:
- The expected discharge date, if known
- The address and postcode where care is needed
- A short summary of what help is needed with washing, dressing, meals and getting about
- Contact details for a family member or the ward, if appropriate
With your permission, we can talk to family members and the professionals involved so everyone is working from the same plan.
Support We Can Put in Place
Settling in
Being there when someone arrives home, warming the house and making a drink and a meal.
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing and using the toilet while strength returns.
Medication support
Prompts and reminders in line with the care plan.
Meals and shopping
Making sure the fridge is stocked and meals are not missed.
Safety at home
Moving safely between rooms and noticing anything that needs attention.
Short-term or ongoing
Support for a few weeks while you recover, or longer if needs change.
Our Honest Approach
Clear answers
We will tell you plainly if we can help and when. If we cannot, we will say so quickly.
Safety first
We only start care once we have assessed needs and can staff visits properly.
Families involved
We keep relatives updated, with consent, so nobody is left guessing.
Ready to adapt
Short-notice care often changes fast. We review support as often as needed.
Short-notice Care for Different Needs
- Older Adults and FrailtyHelp after a fall, an illness or a sudden loss of confidence.
- Neurological ConditionsSupport after a stroke or a change in a long-term condition.
- Dementia and Alzheimer'sSteady support when a family carer suddenly cannot be there.
- Physical DisabilitiesPractical help when your usual support changes.
Also consider: Visiting CareRespite CareLive-in Care
How Much Does Short-notice Care Cost?
Short-notice care is charged in the same way as our visiting and live-in care, based on visit length, frequency and time of day. We will explain costs clearly before care begins. If you are leaving hospital, ask the ward about any council-funded support you may be entitled to.
Short-notice Care Questions
Need Care Quickly? Call Us First
The fastest way to check availability is to call. If you cannot talk now, leave your number and the best time to reach you and we will call you back.
- Phone
- 07857 185750
Care is subject to assessment and availability.