{"id":372533,"date":"2025-11-17T10:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=372533"},"modified":"2025-12-30T10:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:32:20","slug":"spinal-cord-injury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/nursing-care\/neurological-care\/spinal-cord-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinal cord injury aftercare"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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Home care for people living with spinal cord injury<\/h2>\n \n

We enable people with spinal cord injuries to live independently and comfortably at home.<\/p>\n \n \n

With Helping Hands, you have complete control over the care you receive, with either live-in or visiting support from a carer who fits with your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

With the expertise of our registered nurses from our clinical care team, we\u2019re supporting thousands of people with one-to-one care in the home. Our expertly trained carers are experienced in providing spinal domiciliary care<\/a> for people affected by a variety of injuries, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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    How a spinal injury carer can help you at home<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

    As well as being there to help you manage your injury and assist with the practical day-to-day things, a Helping Hands carer is also there to offer companionship and ongoing emotional support. In fact, many of them become more like friends to the people they assist. You can opt for either a visiting carer or a live-in carer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Our spinal injury trained carers take great pride in their roles and are dedicated to the individuals and families they are supporting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    A home carer can support you with:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    Dedicated mobility assistance can help with getting out of bed and moving around the home<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Carers can assist with Physiotherapy sessions and other rehabilitation activities<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Support with bathing and dressing, plus discreet and dignified continence care<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    All of our carers are fully trained to organise and help administer medication at the right times<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Get a bit of extra help with errands such as collecting prescriptions and food shopping<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Your carer can prepare your favourite meals, snacks and drinks at the times that suit you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    A carer can assist around the house with vacuuming, washing clothes, ironing, and much more<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Whether it\u2019s a chat over a cup of tea, joining you on day trips or even going on holiday<\/a> with you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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    \n Going from being so independent to relying on someone was difficult. Helping Hands came out to me, and I was able to return home with support from one of their live-in carers. <\/p>\n\n \n

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    We take care of your carer \u200b<\/h2>\n \n

    It takes a special combination of patience, empathy and compassion to be a Helping Hands carer. \u200b<\/p>\n \n \n

    That’s why we’re \u00a0extremely proud of our exceptional\u00a0people and why we\u2019re trusted by so many families\u00a0to provide care and companionship to those <\/span>who\u00a0need support, across the country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

    We make sure we continue to support our people after the join us, so they can deliver at their best for you, the customer.\u00a0In 2024, we were recognised by <\/span>the Financial Times as a Top 500 employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    Every Helping Hands carer is directly employed by us, meaning everyone receives holiday pay, annual leave and pension contributions.<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    We ensure our carers have access to dedicated managers and the help and support they need to carry out their role.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Our comprehensive training ensures our carers are fully ready to provide a wide range of support to customers from day one while our professional development programme ensure our carers can continue to develop their skills and\u00a0access opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Our carer Reward and Recognition Programme – Moments of Kindness \u2013\u00a0celebrates the impact of small gestures and the actions of carers who go the extra <\/span><\/span>mile to create joy, raise a smile, or offer reassurance or a sense of calm. Winners receive shopping vouchers and are\u00a0featured in our magazine, Voices.<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Read how we\u2019re helping people after an accident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We\u2019re supporting many people across England and Wales who living with spinal cord injury. They share their experiences of receiving live-in support from our wonderful carers, including going on a nine-week trip around South East Asia!\u200b<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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