Continence Home Care Support

MoralCare provides compassionate continence care services across Morecambe and surrounding areas, offering dignified support for individuals experiencing bladder or bowel incontinence. Our experienced, CQC-registered care team understands the sensitive nature of continence issues, providing respectful, professional care that maintains dignity whilst promoting confidence and independence.

What Is Continence Care?

Continence care involves professional support for individuals experiencing bladder or bowel incontinence, helping them manage their condition with dignity whilst maintaining their quality of life. Our approach focuses on preserving self-esteem, preventing complications, and providing the practical support needed to continue living independently at home.

We work closely with continence nurses, GPs, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care that addresses both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Our Continence Care Services Include:

Personal Hygiene Support

• Gentle assistance with personal cleaning and hygiene

• Safe and respectful changing of continence products

• Skin care and protection to prevent irritation

• Regular monitoring for skin integrity and comfort

• Application of prescribed barrier creams and treatments

Continence Product Management

• Assistance with selecting appropriate continence products

• Help with putting on and removing incontinence pads or pants

• Coordination with continence services for product supply

• Discreet disposal of used products

• Monitoring product effectiveness and comfort

Preventive Care

• Regular toileting assistance and prompting

• Bladder and bowel routine establishment

• Fluid intake monitoring and encouragement

• Mobility support for toilet transfers

• Fall prevention during bathroom visits

Emotional and Psychological Support

• Understanding and compassionate approach to continence issues

• Maintaining dignity and self-respect throughout care

• Emotional support and reassurance

• Building confidence and reducing anxiety

• Family education and support

Why Choose MoralCare for Continence Care

✓ CQC Excellence - Maintaining 'Good' ratings with focus on dignified personal care ✓ Specialist Training - All staff trained in continence care and dignity preservation ✓ Consistent Care Team - 3-4 main carers per client for comfort and familiarity ✓ Respectful Approach - Understanding the sensitive nature of continence issues ✓ Healthcare Coordination - Working with continence nurses and medical professionals

Areas We Serve for Continence Care

Our professional continence care services are available throughout:

• Morecambe Central and West End

• Bare and Torrisholme

• Middleton and Overton

• Heysham and Westgate

• Hest Bank and Scale Hall

• Bolton le Sands and Carnforth

Specialised Continence Support

Dementia-Related Incontinence

• Patient, understanding approach to continence issues

• Routine establishment and gentle reminders

• Behavioural strategies for continence management

• Family education about dementia-related incontinence

• Maintaining dignity during confused episodes

Post-Surgical Continence Care

• Gentle care following continence-related surgery

• Coordination with district nursing teams

• Monitoring for complications or concerns

• Gradual independence building during recovery

• Support with temporary continence issues

Catheter-Related Continence Care

• Professional catheter maintenance and monitoring

• Coordination with district nursing teams

• Assistance with catheter bag management

• Monitoring for infections or complications

• Support with catheter-related personal care

Maintaining Dignity and Confidence

At MoralCare, we believe continence care should preserve dignity whilst providing essential support:

• Respectful Approach - Always maintaining privacy and discretion

• Individual Pace - Allowing time for personal comfort and preferences

• Choice and Control - Supporting decisions about care timing and methods

• Normalisation - Treating continence issues as a normal part of care

• Confidence Building - Supporting self-esteem and independence

Getting Started with Continence Care

Initial Assessment:

• Comprehensive assessment by our managing director

• Discussion of continence needs and current management

• Review of products, routines, and preferences

• Development of personalised continence care plan

• Introduction to your consistent care team

Care Implementation:

• Gradual introduction of continence support

• Building trust and familiarity with care workers

• Regular monitoring and plan adjustments

• Family communication and updates

• Coordination with healthcare professionals

Quality Assurance and Safety

Our continence care maintains the highest standards through:

• Infection Control - Strict hygiene protocols for continence care

• Skin Monitoring - Regular checks for skin integrity and comfort

• Product Assessment - Ensuring appropriate continence products

• Dignity Audits - Regular reviews ensuring respectful care

• Healthcare Liaison - Coordination with continence specialists

Supporting Families

We understand that continence issues can be challenging for families:

• Sensitive Communication - Understanding the emotional impact of incontinence

• Family Education - Teaching families about continence management

• Peace of Mind - Professional, dignified continence support

• Flexible Arrangements - Adapting care to family schedules

• Emotional Support - Understanding the challenges families face

Getting Started with Continence Care:

• Compassionate assessment and care planning

• Consistent, trained care team focused on dignity

• Flexible services adapting to individual needs

• Family support and education throughout

Continence issues don't have to limit independence or dignity. MoralCare's professional continence care services provide the sensitive, respectful support needed to continue living confidently at home.

Contact us today: 01524 874110 or email [email protected]