Complex care

Complex Care

Specialist, person-centred community support for adults with complex physical health, neurological, long-term and high-dependency needs.

Support is delivered at home and in the community by trained, competency-assessed teams, working alongside families, commissioners and the relevant healthcare professionals.

Complex care delivered at home with clinical oversight

Who it is for

Who the Service Is For

Complex Care supports adults aged 18 and over whose needs require skilled, planned and consistent support.

What the package includes

How a Complex Care Package Works

Every package is built around the person, then supported by the systems that keep it safe and consistent.

Personalised Care Planning

Plans are built around the person’s needs, routines, communication and the outcomes that matter to them.

Skilled and Competency-Assessed Teams

Colleagues complete role-specific training and competency assessment before working unsupervised.

Medication Governance

Medicines are supported in line with the care plan and prescriber’s instructions, with recording, audit and review.

Positive Behaviour Support

Where appropriate, proactive and least restrictive strategies support quality of life and meaningful participation.

Multidisciplinary Working

We work alongside families, commissioners, therapists and the relevant NHS and healthcare professionals.

Clinical Oversight Where Applicable

Where a delegated healthcare task forms part of an agreed care plan, Registered Nurse leadership and clinical oversight apply.

Governance

Evidence Behind Every Package

Assurance is built into how packages are set up, recorded and reviewed.

Conditions

Conditions We Commonly Support

These are examples rather than a complete list. Support is always planned around the individual, not the diagnosis.

Clear, accountable support

What Families and Professionals Can Expect

Complex packages work when everyone knows what is happening, who is responsible and what changes.

Appropriately trained and competency-assessed care staff work within clearly defined protocols, with Registered Nurse leadership and clinical oversight where applicable, and in partnership with the relevant NHS or healthcare professionals.

Collaborative review of an agreed care plan at home
Next steps

Refer to Our Complex Care Service

Tell us about the person and their circumstances. We will explain the assessment process and give an honest response about capacity, mobilisation and next steps.

Complex care questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Complex Care

Who is Complex Care for?

Adults aged 18 and over with complex physical health, neurological, long-term or high-dependency needs, including people stepping down from hospital or a specialist placement.

Is every complex package nurse-led?

No. Packages are delivered by trained, competency-assessed care teams. Registered Nurse leadership and clinical oversight apply where a delegated healthcare task forms part of an agreed care plan.

How are staff prepared for a complex package?

Colleagues complete role-specific training and competency assessment for the individual’s needs before working unsupervised, with refreshers and reassessment as needs change.

How do you work with NHS and healthcare professionals?

We work in partnership with the relevant NHS and healthcare professionals, commissioners, therapists and families. We do not replace GPs, District Nurses, specialist nurses or other NHS clinicians.

Can Positive Behaviour Support form part of the package?

Yes, where appropriate. PBS focuses on understanding what behaviour may communicate, improving quality of life, and proactive, least restrictive support.

How do I make a referral?

Call 01934 416585, email enquiries@ultimate-complex-care.co.uk or use the referral form on this website.

Make a referral

Make a Referral

Tell us about the support required and our team will contact you to discuss the next steps.