Physical Disability Support

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Comprehensive assistance tailored to your needs, helping you manage daily tasks, access the community, and maintain independence with skilled and compassionate carers.

Service Overview

What Is Physical Disability Support?

Physical disability support provides essential assistance for people managing mobility challenges, chronic conditions, or recovering from injuries. At Caring Supports, this means more than just clinical care; it’s about maintaining your dignity, respecting your choices, and supporting your goals.

Why Families Choose Us First

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Qualified staff trained in hoists, transfers, and mobility equipment

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Consistent support from the same trusted team members

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Flexible scheduling that works around your life, not ours

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Genuine engagement that goes beyond basic care requirements

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Support that evolves with your changing needs and goals

Our support workers understand the physical and emotional aspects of living with a disability, providing assistance that maintains your autonomy whilst ensuring comprehensive care.

Detailed Service Description

Real Support for Real Life

Personal Mobility Assistance

We provide professional support with transfers, positioning, and movement throughout your day. Our workers are trained in safe lifting techniques and proficient with hoists, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment. We work alongside your physiotherapy goals, supporting exercises and maintaining progress between sessions.

Daily Living Support

From morning routines to evening preparation, we assist with personal care whilst maintaining your privacy and dignity. This includes help with dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting, always at your pace and comfort level.

Medication Support

We provide medication reminders and support, helping you maintain your health regime. Our support workers can liaise with healthcare professionals and help coordinate medical appointments, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Household Navigation

We help assist with reaching, carrying, and organising your environment to suit your abilities. This includes meal preparation support and assistance with household tasks that physical limitations make challenging.

Community Participation

Living with a disability shouldn’t mean social isolation. We support your community engagement, whether that’s attending appointments, social events, or pursuing hobbies. Our workers understand accessibility challenges and help navigate them with confidence.

Rehabilitation Support

We collaborate with Allied Health providers to support your recovery goals, we provide consistent support that complements clinical rehabilitation. Assisting with prescribed exercises, monitor progress, and provide encouragement through the challenging moments.

Why Us

Why Choose Caring Supports

Real support, real difference

Physical disability expertise

Our support workers are specifically trained in the use of mobility equipment, transfers, and physical support techniques. We understand the unique challenges and work with you to achieve your rehabilitation goals.

Family values, professional standards

As a family-owned provider, we bring warmth and genuine care while maintaining the highest professional standards. We’re accountable to you, not shareholders.

Consistent caring faces

You’ll see the same support workers who learn your routines, understand your needs, and become trusted parts of your life. No more explaining yourself to new faces every week.

Seamless hospital transitions

Our team regularly works with participants discharged from local hospitals, providing seamless support as you transition from clinical care to home-based recovery.

Actually available when you need us

No call centres, no runaround. When you need us, you’ll reach real people who know your name and can help immediately.

Team Showcase

Familiar Faces Consistent Care

Our support workers are the heart of Caring Supports. Meet the team.

Many of our workers have been with participants since we opened in 2020, building relationships that go beyond professional support to become trusted parts of participants’ lives.

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Administration Officer

Director

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Operations Manager

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Team Leader

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House Manager

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Marketing Officer

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Finance Officer

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Process

Getting Started

Your journey to better support

Within 24 hours

Community Access

Get out and about with confidence, including mobility support and physical assistance. We’ll help you stay connected to your community, pursue interests, and maintain social connections.

Within one week

Face-to-face chat

We’ll meet you where you’re comfortable to discuss your goals, preferences, and support needs. This is about you, at your pace.

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Thoughtful selection

Careful Matching

We hand-pick support workers based on your specific needs, personality, and preferences, because the right match matters.

Long-term support

Ongoing Partnership

Begin with consistent support from familiar faces. We’re here for the long haul, adapting as your needs change.

Get In Touch

Begin Today Support Tomorrow

Get in touch for a no-obligation chat about your needs

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Flexible assessment

Meet where and when suits you

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No waiting lists

Support typically begins within 2-3 weeks

Rapid response guaranteed

We'll contact you within 24 hours

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

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Are your workers trained in using mobility equipment?

Yes, all our support workers are specifically trained in using hoists, transfer aids, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment. We ensure competency through regular training updates and practical assessments.

Can support workers help with exercises?

Our workers can assist with prescribed exercise programmes from your physiotherapist or occupational therapist. We don’t create programmes but support you to maintain progress between therapy sessions.

Can you support complex physical needs?

Absolutely. We have extensive experience with complex physical support including PEG feeding, catheter care, and ventilator management (with appropriate training). We work closely with healthcare teams to ensure safe, comprehensive support.

Do you provide 24/7 support?

Yes, we can provide round-the-clock support for participants who need it. We’ll work with you to create a sustainable roster of familiar support workers who understand your routines.

How do you ensure dignity during personal care?

Dignity is paramount. We follow your lead, maintain privacy, communicate throughout care activities, and respect your preferences. Our workers are trained in respectful personal care practices.

What types of physical disabilities do you support?

We support participants with various physical disabilities including spinal injuries, stroke recovery, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and mobility limitations from injury or illness. Our workers adapt their approach to each person’s unique needs.