About Stroke & Paralysis Care
Home support for people living with the effects of stroke or paralysis, based on their assessed daily-care needs.
Who may enquire about this service?
Families arranging assistance after hospital discharge or during longer-term home care.
What may be discussed?
- Assistance with agreed daily routines
- Mobility support within assessed abilities and staff training
- Help with personal care and comfort
- Coordination around rehabilitation or clinician instructions
Preparing for the discussion
- Share the home location and preferred dates or schedule.
- Explain the everyday support being requested and what the family can manage.
- For clinical services, have current instructions from the treating healthcare team available through an agreed appropriate channel.
- Identify the family contact and preferred communication method.
Before arranging care
JNS will ask about the location, desired schedule, the support being requested and any relevant care instructions. The family and JNS should agree the service description, responsibilities, staffing arrangement, charges and contact process before the start date.
Important scope and safety information
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Frequently asked questions
Can support start after hospital discharge?
JNS can discuss a home-care arrangement after the family has received discharge instructions and the required support has been clarified.
Does this service include rehabilitation therapy?
Physiotherapy or rehabilitation must be separately confirmed with appropriately qualified professionals; it is not assumed by this service description.
Can caregivers help with transfers?
Only where the person’s needs have been assessed and the assigned caregiver is trained for the task.