Is this support suitable?
Medication support may help someone who has difficulty remembering, opening packaging or following an established medication routine safely without assistance.
CQC REGISTERED DOMICILIARY CAREMedication support
Medication support
in your own home.
Medication prompting, assistance or administration delivered according to assessed needs, an agreed care plan and safe procedures.
PERSON-CENTRED SUPPORTSupport shaped around
Support shaped around
what matters to you.
Medication support is individual. We establish what the person can manage independently, what assistance is required and who is responsible for ordering, storage and changes before support begins.
Before care begins, we take time to understand needs, routines, preferences, risks and desired outcomes. Support is then recorded in an agreed care plan and reviewed when circumstances change.
WHAT SUPPORT CAN INCLUDEPractical help,
Practical help,
delivered with dignity.
Every care arrangement is individual. Following assessment, support may include:
Medication prompting and reminders
Assistance with agreed medication routines
Administration by trained and competent staff where assessed
Accurate medication support records
Reporting refusals, omissions and identified concerns
Liaison with authorised people and professionals when appropriate
Safe and clearly planned
Staff only provide the level of support recorded in the care plan and within their training and competency. Medicines remain prescribed and clinically reviewed by the appropriate healthcare professional.
COMMON QUESTIONSThings you may
Things you may
want to ask.
We will discuss your circumstances directly and explain what can safely be provided.
Can carers administer medication?
Yes, where administration has been assessed, agreed and documented, and the care worker has the necessary training and confirmed competency.
Can carers change a dose?
No. Care workers follow current prescriber instructions and must not independently alter prescribed medication or dosage.
What happens if medication is refused?
The care worker records and reports the refusal and follows the agreed care plan and escalation procedure. The response depends on the medicine and identified risk.
A FRIENDLY FIRST CONVERSATION
Let’s discuss the right support.
No pressure and no obligation. Care is offered following assessment and subject to safe staffing and availability.