Children aged 0–16 · Care at home
Care around the child.
Support around
the family.
Explore personalised care at home for children and young people with complex health needs, in the comfort and familiarity of family life.
Child and family at the centre
Comfort. Dignity.
Room to be a child.
Each child’s clinical, personal and developmental needs are considered alongside family routines. Planning aims to support safety, comfort, quality of life and participation in everyday activities.
Understand the child
Listen to the child and family, understand communication and consider what helps the child feel comfortable.
Respect family life
Consider daily routines, the home environment and the support parents and carers are looking for.
Plan with the right people
Where appropriate, involve NHS professionals, community nursing teams and other specialists in planning.
Discuss the care requirements
A clear assessment of the support needed.
Tell our team about the proposed care plan. Assessment can consider requirements relating to the following areas; provision is confirmed for each individual package.
Airway and respiratory needs
Tracheostomy care, suctioning and airway-management requirements.
Nutrition and medication
PEG feeding, enteral nutrition and medication-support requirements.
Personal and physical care
Personal hygiene, continence, mobility, positioning and support with complex health needs.
Everyday life and family support
Daily activities and routines, comfort and support for parents and families.
Care is agreed only when the appropriate staff competencies, clinical arrangements and professional responsibilities are in place. An enquiry does not guarantee acceptance or the availability of every listed activity.
Coordinated support,
with the family involved.
Where appropriate, planning brings together the family and relevant NHS, community nursing and specialist professionals. The care plan should clarify responsibilities and how support is reviewed.
Start with a conversation
Provide your contact details and the area where care is needed. Our team will agree how to share assessments and care information appropriately.
A clear starting point
From first conversation to an agreed plan.
01 · Talk to us
Tell us the area, the proposed timescale and the care you want to discuss.
02 · Assess together
Explore needs, routines, preferences and any professional input required.
03 · Agree the plan
Confirm what Brooks can provide, staffing, funding and the proposed start arrangements.
04 · Review the care
Review how support is working and discuss changes as needs develop.
Care begins only once suitability, capacity and the required arrangements have been confirmed.
A separate care-at-home pathway
This page concerns children aged 0–16 receiving care at home. It does not offer children a place in the Bedford adult supported-living service.
Confidence in your choice
Clear information about our service, your privacy and how to raise a concern.
Start a conversation
Let’s talk about your child’s care.
Start with your contact details, location and the support your family wants to explore.