Medication Support
Medication Support at Home
Safe, careful help to take the right medicines at the right time, as part of a personalised home care plan agreed with you and your family.
Photo: Verona Home Care carer supporting an older man to take his morning medication with a glass of water at home
Help Taking Medicines Safely
Keeping track of medicines can be difficult, especially when there are several to take at different times of day. Medication support helps make sure prescribed medicines are taken as directed, with every visit recorded.
The type of support you receive depends on your needs and is agreed during your assessment. We explain clearly what our carers will and will not do, so you always know where you stand.
Photo: Carer gently reminding an older woman about her medication times at home in South Yorkshire
Who Medication Support Can Help
- People who forget to take medicines or take them at the wrong time
- Older adults managing several prescriptions
- People living with dementia or memory loss
- Anyone with limited dexterity who struggles with packaging
- Families worried that a loved one is missing doses
How We Support You
Reminders and prompting
Gentle reminders to take medicines at the agreed times.
Assistance
Help opening packaging, pouring a drink or reading a label.
Administration
Giving medicines as prescribed where agreed in the care plan.
Accurate records
Every visit recorded on a medication administration record.
Spotting concerns
Reporting missed doses, side effects or changes to the office and family.
Working with others
Liaising with your GP and pharmacy when needed.
What Is Included and What Is Not
Included
- Medication support at the level agreed in your care plan
- Recording each visit accurately
- Reporting concerns to the office and family
- Liaising with GP and pharmacy where needed
Not included
- Clinical tasks such as injections unless confirmed and trained
- Changing doses or giving medical advice
- Medication not prescribed or agreed in the care plan
How Your Care Is Planned
During your assessment we look at every medicine you take, how and when it should be taken and what help is needed. We agree the level of support with you and record it in your care plan, so every carer follows the same safe routine.
How to Arrange CarePhoto: Home carer recording medication support notes on a tablet after a visit
- 1
Talk to us
Tell us what is happening and what support you are looking for.
- 2
Assessment
We visit to understand needs, routines and wishes.
- 3
Your care plan
We agree visit times and tasks with you and your family.
- 4
Reviews
We check in regularly and adjust the plan as needs change.
Rated Good by the CQC
Good in Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Medication Support: Your Questions Answered
Prompting means reminding someone to take their medicine. Administering means a trained carer gives the medicine as prescribed. We agree the right level with you during your assessment.
Ask About Medication Support
- Call07858 855598
- Emailinfo@veronahomecare.co.uk
- Visit86 Great Park Road, Kimberworth Park, Rotherham, S61 3PF
Let's Talk About the Support You Need
Our friendly team is here to listen and answer your questions, with no obligation.