Support shaped around the person and their home routine.
Mobility support aims to help people move as safely and confidently as possible within their home and daily routine. It may include support with transfers, moving between rooms, using mobility aids and following agreed moving and handling guidance.
The level of support must be based on assessed need, risk and the right equipment or guidance. Care workers should never rush mobility tasks. The focus is on safety, confidence, dignity and reducing avoidable risk.
Where mobility changes are noticed, such as new unsteadiness, pain, falls or increased difficulty with transfers, these should be recorded and escalated through the agreed route so the care plan can be reviewed.
What this support may include
- Support getting in and out of chairs or bed where agreed
- Assistance moving safely around the home
- Encouragement with confidence and everyday routines
- Use of mobility aids in line with guidance
- Reporting falls risks or changes in mobility
Who it may help
- People who need support moving safely around the home
- People using mobility aids or equipment
- People recovering after illness, injury or reduced confidence
How we plan safely
Before support begins, TDCARE will discuss needs, preferences, risks, visit routines, communication, family involvement and the desired outcomes. Support should always be appropriate, proportionate and reviewed when needs change.