Down Syndrome Care Plans

If necessary, a Down’s syndrome nursing care plan can be highly beneficial if the person has additional or more complex care needs that require a higher level of support. By having a detailed care plan in place, the person will be fully supported in their own home, without the worry of having to move into residential support. Helping Hands offers nurse-led care and support in our customers’ own homes so that, regardless of how complex your condition, you will receive person-centred care tailored to your requirements. Our clinical carers are fully instructed in every aspect of their customers’ support from our team of nurses who have many years of experience in both the NHS and private sector, ensuring you feel valued and understood.

Having a care plan is important when it comes to getting the correct levels of care and support. It should be accessible by every member of the wider healthcare team that you may be in contact with as you get older, such as the community learning disability team in your area, your GP, and any other support services you access. It’s also important to have a plan that is flexible for the future and that takes into account what conditions you may be more vulnerable to as you age. For instance, people living with Down’s Syndrome are at higher risk of developing dementia as they age, thought to be due to the existence of chromosome 21, which they have an extra copy of. This can cause a buildup of protein, forming plaques in the brain, which are present in Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Society tells us that “Almost all people with Down’s syndrome will develop changes in the frontal lobe of their brain as they get older. This can cause similar symptoms to dementia, such as difficulties with decision making and planning, and changes in behaviour.”

All care plans should be produced with as much input from the person as possible. This is because all care plans should be person-centred and focus on the individual’s preferences. Therefore, it is possible to create your own care plan while having expert input from healthcare professionals who have your best interests at heart, as well as family members and others who support you to live as independently as possible. You will know better than anyone what you like and don’t like, which is why your care plan should be built around you. Your routine will be respected at all times so that you can spend your days as you’d like to.

We offer care and support that can be delivered on both a visiting or live-in care basis, all fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission and the Care Inspectorate Wales. Why is being regulated important? Well, regulation by an outside body gives all of our customers peace of mind that their care is guaranteed to be of the highest quality. Being regularly inspected and monitored by the CQC and the CIW means that all of our care must remain of a consistently high standard and always will.

Our care teams across England and Wales will guide you through the process of sourcing care from us, whether you need us for a few hours or around the clock. We will work closely with you and your loved ones, where appropriate, to make sure that everything is tailor-made to your requirements, whether you’re living at home, moving into your own home for the first time, or living in a supported environment. From your very first call or visit we’ll explain your options clearly so that you and your loved ones can make appropriate choices.