Multiple sclerosis Treatment in Safe Hands Nursing Care (SHNC)
About the clinic
Multiple sclerosis care at Safe Hands Nursing Care (SHNC) in London, United Kingdom, is provided at home by registered nurses. The CQC-registered provider has NMC-registered clinical leadership overseeing assessment, care planning, and review.
Assessment and monitoring by registered nurses
Care planning can include assessments of neurological changes, safety risks, and daily support needs.
- Nurse-led clinical assessment. Reviews health needs and informs the home care plan.
- Neurological assessment and monitoring. Tracks neurological needs as part of ongoing care.
- Seizure risk assessment. Helps shape seizure protocols and response plans.
- Behavioural and cognitive risk evaluation. Considers changes that may affect care and safety.
- Falls, choking, and aspiration assessment. Supports prevention planning for these risks.
- Multidisciplinary care planning. Can involve NHS discharge teams, GPs, ICBs, and community teams.
Neurological and symptom support at home
The service supports adults aged 18 and over with progressive neurological conditions, including MS. Care can address symptoms and clinical needs within an individual plan.
- Nurse-led neurological home care. Registered nurses oversee structured support for MS and other neurological conditions.
- Spasticity management. Addresses spasticity and postural needs within the MS care plan.
- Seizure management. Uses seizure protocols and buccal rescue medication when prescribed.
- Medication administration and monitoring. Covers medication training, error prevention, and complex medication management.
- Continence and bowel care. Includes urinary and suprapubic catheter care, prescribed bowel programmes, and stoma care.
- Nutrition and enteral feeding. Supports PEG, PEJ/JEJ, and gastrostomy button care, feeding, and hydration plans.
- Rehabilitation-focused support. Supports rehabilitation goals and helps maintain functional abilities already achieved.
Flexible care arrangements
Care can be arranged through planned visits, overnight support, or continuous home care. Respite and comfort-focused end-of-life care are also available.
- Visiting care. Planned visits can cover personal care, medication, clinical tasks, and monitoring.
- Overnight care. Waking-night or sleeping-night support can include observation, repositioning, and clinical monitoring.
- Live-in and 24-hour care. Options include a dedicated care professional or a coordinated team across day and night shifts.
- Respite and palliative care. Short-term respite gives family carers time to rest; end-of-life care focuses on comfort and personal wishes.
SHNC covers London boroughs and surrounding counties, with 24/7 emergency support for existing clients. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed.
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Certifications and Clinical Standards
The facility holds full CQC registration as a regulated care provider. This includes authorization for Personal Care and Treatment of Disease, Disorder, or Injury (TDDI). NMC-registered nurses provide clinical leadership to ensure professional accountability.
Staff safety and quality follow a competency-based development model. Carers must be trained and assessed against specific care plans before performing clinical tasks. Regular clinical audits and quality monitoring help maintain care consistency.
Complex Airway and Respiratory Care
The pulmonology service focuses on high-acuity respiratory support and ventilation at home. Clinical teams manage patients with complex airway risks and chronic respiratory needs. Care planning includes detailed equipment checks and documented emergency protocols.
Specialists provide several respiratory interventions:
- Tracheostomy care with emergency planning
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilation
- Oral and tracheal suctioning
- Cough assist and nebulizer support
- Oxygen therapy and respiratory monitoring
Emergency support is available 24/7 for existing ventilation patients. This ensures rapid escalation and access to clinical advice during acute changes.
Neurological and Brain Injury Support
The Neurological and Brain Injury Care service provides structured support for rehabilitation and safety. Registered nurses oversee care for adults with acquired brain injuries – trauma, stroke, and anoxic injuries. The team also manages neurological infections such as encephalitis and meningitis.
Support is available for several progressive conditions:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson's disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Motor neurone disease)
- Huntington's disease
- Dementia and Alzheimer's
Specialized training covers neurological assessment and seizure management. Staff also learn behavioral intervention techniques and ketogenic diet support.
Care Coordination and Home Services
SHNC works with NHS discharge teams and Integrated Care Boards to help patients transition from hospital to home. They partner with hospice services and local authorities to coordinate long-term support. The team communicates with case managers so all respiratory and neurological risks are understood.
Flexible care packages fit individual clinical requirements and routines. Options include visiting care and 24/7 live-in support with team consistency planning. Registered nurses perform regular reviews and adapt care plans as medical needs change.
International Patient Services
Clinical coordination and patient support services are provided in English. The team offers structured referral and assessment pathways to support timely decisions for families. Nurses are available to discuss clinical interventions and emergency protocols before care begins.
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Safehands Nursing Care Ltd, 1st Floor Romer House, 132 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6EE, United Kingdom
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