Specialist arthritis care at home
Discover a fully-tailored approach to arthritis care with The Good Care Group. Contact us today, and learn how we can support your loved one to live well at home.
What is arthritis care at home?
At The Good Care Group, we understand how arthritis can affect your ability to live comfortably at home. With expert home care in place, you can continue to live well, with independence and dignity.
When you choose arthritis care at home, an experienced care manager will work with you to understand your medical needs, routines, and wishes. Then, similar to our live in care service, a highly-skilled carer will move into the home to provide full-time support in managing the condition.
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a common condition that causes swelling and inflammation in the body’s joints or places where your bones meet. It can also impact other parts of the body like the heart, eyes or skin.
Symptoms of arthritis can include:
- Joint pain
- Inflammation
- Restricted movement
- Redness or heat
- Swelling
- Muscle weakness
According to Arthritis UK, around 10 million people in the UK have arthritis.
CQC and CI regulated care for England and Scotland
As a fully-regulated provider, we take part in routine inspections from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, and the Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland.
We’re currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, and ‘Very Good’ by the CI, placing us within the top 3% of home care providers for our safe, effective, caring, well-led and responsive care.
Read our latest CQC and CI reports
A leading arthritis care provider in the UK
Over the last fifteen years, we’ve supported hundreds of families across England and Scotland to live well at home with exceptional care.
With our carer matching process, we take the time to find a highly-skilled carer who understands your medical needs and personal wishes. They’ll support you to maintain your independence and routines at home.
One of our dedicated care managers will work with you to create a detailed care plan based on your unique preferences, health needs and lifestyle. So you can rest assured that you’ll receive outstanding care, tailored to you.
Discover our care locations across England and Scotland.
What are the benefits of arthritis care at home?
Receiving arthritis care at home offers various benefits, including staying close to your community, looking after beloved pets, and maintaining your daily routine.
Meet our live in care team
Our regional care managers have extensive experience in the industry, and work closely with our care managers to ensure your loved ones receive the highest quality of care.
Why choose The Good Care Group?
With award-winning arthritis care, you can maintain your independence and quality of life in the place you love most.
In-house carer training
All of our carers complete a training programme developed by in-house clinicians before being assigned to a placement. Plus, they’ll receive additional enhanced training for complex care needs.
Fully managed service
We are not a care agency. We directly employ, train, and supervise all of our carers. That means you’ll receive consistent, reliable support, from carers we know and trust.
Dementia care experts
Our in-house experts, including Clinical Lead Sabah Shah and Dementia Champion Nichola Proctor, support our care teams to deliver compassionate dementia care at every stage of the condition.
Award-winning care
We’ve won more awards than any other home care provider for our service, training and culture. Including a Home Care Award, and a National Dementia Care Award.
What does arthritis care include?
Arthritis care at home is highly personalised and tailored to your unique needs. To ensure this, we conduct a free care consultation before care starts to develop a detailed care plan, which can include various types of support to help you during your day-to-day life, such as:
- Medication management
- Personal care
- Medical care overseen by experienced clinicians
- Help around the home
- Pet care
- Support with social activities
- Companionship
Meet our in-house expert
Our complex care services are guided by in-house Clinical Lead, Sabah Shah, who specialises in complex care. By working closely alongside care managers and carers, Sabah ensures loved ones receive the best care possible.
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What are the different types of arthritis?
There are two main types of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it’s caused by the breakdown of the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones, which leads to painful swelling and inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, meaning the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body leading to inflammation. With RA, the immune system mainly attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. RA is also characterised by the appearance of firm lumps under the skin near the affected joint known as rheumatoid arthritis nodules.
Types of arthritis care available
We have a range of home care services available for people living with arthritis. From 24-hour live-in care and short-term care to respite care, which allows a family carer to take a much-needed break. Additionally, we can provide visiting care for families across London.
Short-term care services can also provide the opportunity to experience how live-in care works and whether it is the right choice for you.
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What’s the difference between regulated and unregulated live-in home care?
| The Good Care Group | Unregulated care agencies | |
|---|---|---|
| Carers who are directly employed, trained and supervised by the company. | ||
| Monitored and independently regulated by the CQC and CI. | ||
| Industry-leading carer training, developed by expert clinicians and trainers. | ||
| A regional service, led by local care managers across England and Scotland. | ||
| Quality recruitment that includes full DBS checks as standard. | ||
| Compliance with regulatory standards that ensure excellence in care. | ||
| A 24/7 emergency line and centralised support, whenever it’s needed. |
