A REDUCTION in A&E admissions has been achieved by older people receiving support to stay in their own home, a report has revealed.

An annual review released by Carefound Home Care has shown improved quality of life and fewer hospital admissions for older people receiving care at home.

The Wilmslow home care provider achieved a 10 per cent reduction in hospital admissions when compared to the previous year, meaning that their clients were 22 per cent less likely to be admitted to hospital than people living in a care home.

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Only seven per cent of clients experienced a re-admission to hospital within 28 days.

Falls in older people were also shown to have been reduced by 27 per cent, following the introduction of a falls prevention strategy designed with the NHS in 2021.

Carefound attributed these results to its highly personalised, locally managed approach, which includes carers carrying out ‘soft sign’ checks at every care visit to ensure any signs of deterioration are identified and action is taken to prevent serious illness.

The review also analysed feedback from clients and their families, with 100 per cent saying home care had improved their quality of life.

Some 95 per cent of clients said their carer was well matched to their needs, 98 per cent said their carer spent enough time on their care, and 99 per cent would recommend the company

Staff feedback showed that 97 per cent of carers were proud to work for Carefound and 95 per cent understood why they’re different from other care companies.

Managing director Oliver Stirk said: “We’re very proud to share the results of our annual review which demonstrate how home care can improve people’s quality of life and reduce the likelihood of people being admitted to hospital.

“It’s also great to see such positive feedback from our clients and carers, which is thanks to the incredible work of everybody across our local teams.

“The NHS is facing unprecedented challenges and there are increasing numbers of older people being left without support.

“We need to move care away from hospitals and other institutional settings and put a much greater emphasis on prevention and enabling people to live more independent lives at home.

“I hope that sharing our findings helps highlight how a highly personalised, locally managed home care service, backed by leading technology, can make a difference.”

Tatton MP, Esther McVey, said: “I know from visiting Carefound Home Care they do excellent work and that their staff are committed to delivering first class care across Tatton and Cheshire.

“Families of those who use the service have told me how important it is for their loved one to be cared for in the community and the difference it has made on both their physical and mental wellbeing.

“They also said it offered comfort and reassurance to the wider family because the home care packages are highly personalised so they know the care their loved ones are receiving is beneficial and tailored.

“I want to congratulate Oliver and all the staff for their continued outstanding work and results from their annual review, including the reduction in hospital admissions and falls.”