Tracheostomy care from Helping Hands
Nursing-led tracheostomy care enables people to manage their tracheostomies at home.
Nursing-led tracheostomy care from Helping Hands is designed to enable individuals who have undergone the procedure to manage their tracheostomies at home.
We understand that it can take time to adapt to a tracheostomy tube, and that eating, talking, exercising, and keeping the tube clean and free of blockages can all be difficult at first. We also know that living an independent lifestyle with a tracheostomy is easily achievable with the right support from our team of expert clinicians.
Speak to our team
Our friendly, knowledgeable team can answer your questions and talk you through your options. We are available 7 days a week.
Book a free care assessment
Your local Helping Hands care manager will visit you to understand your needs and preferences and discuss how we can help. We can visit you at home, in hospital or even a care home to carry out the care assessment.
Confirm your care package
We create a tailored care plan for you to review. Once you’ve agreed the plan, we can organise care in as little as 24 hours.
Dedicated tracheostomy care from expert carers
All of our kind, empathetic carers receive our industry-leading training.
Your tracheostomy carers will be trained by our clinical nurse trainer to ensure they understand all of the clinical needs and routines of tracheostomy hygiene, tube ties, and emergency management; fitting care seamlessly into the routine and leaving the customer free to focus on the things that matter: family, friends, and their favourite activities.
Our nursing-led management is provided by a local clinical nurse trainer who has the expertise and knowledge to liaise with fellow professionals and provide a higher level of support, management skill and clinical intervention.
All of our carers are:
Experts in tracheostomy care
All care staff involved in airway management support receive intensive tracheostomy and ventilator care and management training
Friendly and compassionate
At Helping Hands, we have a stringent recruitment process which means we only hire kind, empathetic carers who share our person-centred family values
Directly employed by us
We directly employ all of our carers, so we take full responsibility for managing their workload, maintaining their wellbeing and paying them
How can a tracheostomy carer help you?
When you have a tracheostomy, a carer at home can be a valuable source of support.
At Helping Hands, we take a holistic, person-centred approach to our home care. This means that your well-being will always be at the heart of every element of your care plan, including ensuring your carer is fully trained and equipped to meet your needs.
All care staff involved in airway management support will receive intensive tracheostomy training, which is delivered by the Helping Hands clinical team. We’ll also constantly monitor your needs and your condition with the help of one of our specialist nurses, so that we can make changes to your support as required.
Our carers can support you through:
Managing your tube
Your carer can help keep your tracheostomy tube clean and free of blockages
Ventilator care
Carers will receive ventilator care and management training if you need assistance with a ventilator
Medication assistance
All of our carers are fully trained to help you organise and administer your medication
Personal care
Your carer can provide discreet support with bathing, dressing and continence care
Household chores
From doing the laundry to doing the vacuuming, your carer can stay on top of the housework
Caring for your pets
Your carer can lovingly help look after your pets, including feeding them and taking them for walks
Preparing meals
Whether you want your favourite meal or nutritious snacks, a carer can prepare food for you
Valued companionship
From chats over a cup of tea to joining you on day trips, our carers are great companions
Errand support
Your carer can collect prescriptions on your behalf or lend a hand with the weekly shop
How to arrange tracheostomy care
Speak to our team
Our friendly, knowledgeable team can answer your questions and talk you through your options. We are available 7 days a week.
Book a free care assessment
Your local Helping Hands care manager will visit you to understand your needs and preferences and discuss how we can help. We can visit you at home, in hospital or even a care home to carry out the care assessment.
Confirm your care package
We create a tailored care plan for you to review. Once you’ve agreed the plan, we can organise care in as little as 24 hours.
A fully regulated home care provider
Here at Helping Hands, our service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
This means we need to consistently meet high standards and are monitored by our regulators.
