Accompanied Visits
At Altrua Care, we offer support for medical appointments to ensure you never have to attend alone. Our caregivers accompany you to appointments, providing assistance, reassurance, and help with communication if needed. We’re here to make your medical visits more comfortable and stress-free.
Navigating your health journey together
We provide accompanied support for health appointments, ensuring you feel safe, confident, and maintain your independence. Whether you have a hospital visit, a doctor’s appointment, a scheduled nurse visit, or a regular trip to the dentist, we’re here for you.
We understand that getting to appointments can sometimes be challenging, and processing all the information given can be difficult. At Altrua Care, we’re here to provide the support you need to make the experience as smooth as possible.
What support on the day involves
- Company getting ready and setting off in good time
- Someone alongside you on the way there and back
- Reassurance in the waiting room and, if you wish, in the appointment itself
- Help keeping track of what was discussed, so nothing important is forgotten
- Passing on relevant information to family or carers, with your permission
Arranging an accompanied visit
Accompanied visits can be arranged for a single appointment or as part of ongoing support for regular treatment and check-ups. Tell us the date, time and location and we will talk through the practical arrangements with you.
Where appointments are frequent, we will discuss continuity with you so the experience feels as calm and familiar as possible.
General health appointments
If you have an important appointment, we’re here to support you every step of the way. From an optician's appointment to a dentist visit, we’ll ensure you arrive on time and get home safely.
Doctor & nurse appointments
At Altrua Care, we know how difficult it can be to secure an appointment with a doctor or nurse, and missing it due to lateness can be stressful. Rest assured, we’ll help you arrive on time, safely and comfortably. If you prefer, we can attend the appointment with you to ensure you understand the details, and if requested, we can pass on relevant information to any concerned family or carers.
Hospital appointments
We can accompany you to hospital, offer reassurance while you wait and, with your permission, help you keep track of information shared during the appointment. Practical arrangements are agreed with you in advance.
Other home care services
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