Our Care
Uniq provides personalised care for individuals with enduring mental health difficulties, brain injuries, learning disabilities, forensic needs, and those requiring bespoke supported living accommodation. We also offer care in people’s own homes.
What services we offer?
We conduct thorough assessments and collaborate with the individual, their family, friends, and other key stakeholders to develop holistic, individualised care plans.
We embrace a qualitative approach, involving the person and their support network in every step, and we continuously strive to refine and enhance our services. Adhering to the principle of ‘No decision about me without me,’ we promote self-advocacy and empowerment.
As investors in our people, we prioritise the training and development of our team to ensure they provide safe, effective care and achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
We embrace a qualitative approach, involving the person and their support network in every step, and we continuously strive to refine and enhance our services. Adhering to the principle of ‘No decision about me without me,’ we promote self-advocacy and empowerment.
As investors in our people, we prioritise the training and development of our team to ensure they provide safe, effective care and achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
How Can We Support You?
We tailor our support to meet your specific needs, offering assistance across various areas:
Personal Care and Daily Living:
- Supporting or encouraging you with personal care
- Administering and monitoring medication
- Meal planning to maintain healthy eating
- Cooking homemade meals
- Managing your finances to ensure you have enough each week
- Shopping for food and personal items
- Helping with personal grooming and appearance
- Assisting with household chores
- Maintaining a clean, homely environment and a pleasant garden
Activity and Engagement:
- Creating a weekly activity plan to keep you active
- Assisting with hobbies, education, and leisure activities
- Securing volunteering opportunities
- Organising and managing social outings and community involvement
- Facilitating social connections and interactions to combat loneliness
Health and Wellness:
- Attending health professional appointments
- Coordinating with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care
- Providing guidance on nutrition and wellness
- Offering emotional support and companionship
- Providing crisis support and intervention when needed
- Implementing and monitoring behaviour support plans
- Assisting with technology use, such as setting up devices or navigating online services
- Connecting with friends/family members
Wellbeing Support:
- Mental Health Support: Providing emotional support and directing to mental health resources
- Physical Wellness: Encouraging regular exercise
- Relaxation Techniques: Introducing practices like mindfulness
- Sleep Support: Offering guidance on sleep hygiene and routines
- Personal Growth: Supporting personal development goals and self-care routines
- Holistic Care: Addressing overall balance of physical, emotional, and social needs
At Uniq, our goal is to provide comprehensive and personalised support that enhances your quality of life and well-being. We are committed to working closely with you to ensure that all aspects of your care are addressed with compassion and dedication. Your happiness and health are at the heart of everything we do.
1. Uniq Supported Living
What is support living?
Supported living is a housing arrangement where support and/or care services are provided to help individuals live as independently as possible. It offers individual tenancies with tailored support based on each person’s needs. Supported living services assist with daily activities, such as cooking, shopping, and attending hospital appointments. Additionally, support is provided in areas like developing hobbies, budgeting, and finding voluntary or paid employment.
What is supported living with Uniq?
At Uniq, we believe that “Nothing is like your own home,” which is why we focus on supporting vulnerable individuals with disabilities and mental health difficulties in their own homes. Our philosophy is that every person is unique, and as such, we provide bespoke, person-centered care packages to assist individuals either in supported living accommodation or in their own homes. Our goal is to help people develop the skills, resilience, and confidence they need for a brighter future.
Our carefully selected team members are dedicated and trained to build therapeutic relationships with those they care for, ensuring person-centered practice. Each individual receives a personalised care plan with tailored support hours to assist with specific activities. Whether you want to travel independently on public transport, cook a meal, or learn to dance, Uniq is here to help you achieve your goals.
We are passionate about delivering high-quality care services that meet the needs of individuals, their families, and their support networks. We collaborate with hospitals, councils, and NHS England to address challenges like delayed discharge, offering strategically designed care plans to support safe community living. By working closely with discharge teams, healthcare professionals, and families, we create bespoke discharge plans that empower individuals to make informed decisions about their future. Our approach involves joint collaboration with multi-agency teams, ensuring that the transition is managed at a pace that suits the individual, who remains at the center of all decision-making.
Our carefully selected team members are dedicated and trained to build therapeutic relationships with those they care for, ensuring person-centered practice. Each individual receives a personalised care plan with tailored support hours to assist with specific activities. Whether you want to travel independently on public transport, cook a meal, or learn to dance, Uniq is here to help you achieve your goals.
We are passionate about delivering high-quality care services that meet the needs of individuals, their families, and their support networks. We collaborate with hospitals, councils, and NHS England to address challenges like delayed discharge, offering strategically designed care plans to support safe community living. By working closely with discharge teams, healthcare professionals, and families, we create bespoke discharge plans that empower individuals to make informed decisions about their future. Our approach involves joint collaboration with multi-agency teams, ensuring that the transition is managed at a pace that suits the individual, who remains at the center of all decision-making.
Key benefits of supported living?
- Freedom of Choice: You have the autonomy to decide how you spend your time and engage in activities that interest you.
- Involvement in Care Decisions: You are fully involved in making decisions about your care, ensuring that it aligns with your preferences and needs.
- Personalised Support: You receive support tailored to your specific activities and goals, helping you develop skills in areas you choose.
- Social Opportunities: You have the chance to meet new people and build social connections within your community.
- Homely Environment: You can create and enjoy a living space that feels like home, enhancing your comfort and well-being.
2. Uniq forensic services
What is forensic care?
Forensic care specialises in supporting individuals with mental disorders who have been involved in legal or court proceedings or the criminal justice system. Our forensic care services focus on safely managing risks while ensuring individuals can live effectively and securely within the community.
What is forensic care with Uniq?
Uniq is dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced complex challenges, such as involvement with the criminal justice system, hospitalisation, or probation services. Our primary aim is to provide person-centered care in the least restrictive setting, empowering individuals to achieve recovery and successful reintegration into the community.
We collaborate closely with multi-agency teams, including specialised services like the Forensic, Intellectual, and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) Service, Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), Parole services, and actively participate in Ministry of Justice (MOJ) tribunals. These partnerships ensure comprehensive, coordinated support throughout the recovery journey, promoting safe and effective transitions back into society.
We collaborate closely with multi-agency teams, including specialised services like the Forensic, Intellectual, and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) Service, Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), Parole services, and actively participate in Ministry of Justice (MOJ) tribunals. These partnerships ensure comprehensive, coordinated support throughout the recovery journey, promoting safe and effective transitions back into society.
Key benefits of integrating in the community?
- Safe and Supportive Environment: You’ll benefit from a secure setting designed to help you manage risks while living in the community.
- Personalised Care: We tailor our services to meet your unique needs and support your individual recovery.
- Integrated Multiagency Support: You’ll receive comprehensive care through our collaboration with specialised teams, such as the FIND Service and Forensic Community teams.
- Focus on Rehabilitation: Our goal is to help you recover and reintegrate into the community successfully.
- Least Restrictive Environment: We provide care in the least restrictive setting possible, allowing you greater freedom and normality.
- Risk Management: We implement effective strategies to manage and reduce risks, ensuring your safety and confidence.
- Holistic Approach: You’ll receive support that addresses your emotional, physical, and social well-being.
- Ongoing Monitoring: We continuously assess and adapt your care plan to ensure it meets your evolving needs.
- Empowerment: We encourage you to advocate for yourself and take an active role in your recovery.
- Community Integration: We help you connect with community activities and social interactions, enhancing your quality of life.
3. Uniq Domiciliary Care
What is Domiciliary Care?
Domiciliary care involves a paid caregiver coming into your home periodically to provide various types of care. This can be temporary, such as for a few weeks while you recover from an illness, or long-term. Domiciliary care supports you with a range of activities, including:
- Helping you get out of bed in the morning
- Assisting with washing and dressing
- Reminding you to take your medication
- Doing your shopping
- Preparing your meals
- Engaging in activities important to you
What is Domiciliary Care with Uniq?
Uniq provides care directly in your home, offering flexible support ranging from a few hours a day to 24-hour live-in care. Our friendly team assists with a variety of needs, including attending medical and non-medical appointments, shopping, budgeting, employment, completing forms, making telephone calls, socialising, and having a chat.
We are Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated to provide support for adults with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, and other complex needs. Under the guidance of our experienced registered manager, our dedicated team conducts thorough assessments to develop a holistic, individualised care package tailored to your needs.
We support you in accessing mainstream services and activities based on your preferences, promoting choice, independence, and positive risk-taking. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality care through our caring and committed team, ensuring the best possible support for vulnerable individuals.
We are Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated to provide support for adults with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, and other complex needs. Under the guidance of our experienced registered manager, our dedicated team conducts thorough assessments to develop a holistic, individualised care package tailored to your needs.
We support you in accessing mainstream services and activities based on your preferences, promoting choice, independence, and positive risk-taking. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality care through our caring and committed team, ensuring the best possible support for vulnerable individuals.
Key benefits of Domiciliary care?
- Remain in Your Own Home: You can stay in the comfort of your own home while receiving care.
- Support for Daily Activities: You get help with activities you might struggle with on your own.
- Tailored to Your Needs: Care is customised to fit your specific requirements and preferences.
- Flexible Options: Support can be short-term or long-term, ranging from a few hours a day to a few hours a week, based on your needs.
4. Uniq Respite
What is respite care?
Respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers of adults with disabilities or cognitive loss. It can be arranged as a planned break or in response to an emergency. Respite programs offer short-term, time-limited care to support families and unpaid caregivers, helping them maintain their primary caregiving role. Additionally, respite care ensures that the person receiving care has a positive experience.
What is respite care with Uniq?
At Uniq, respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers through planned short breaks, such as weekend stays. We tailor the duration of each break to meet the specific needs and preferences of the individual. Whether you need a brief respite or a longer break, we work with you to ensure that the care provided is suitable and supportive. Our goal is to offer a positive experience for both the person receiving care and their caregivers, helping to refresh and sustain the caregiving relationship.
Key benefits of respite care?
- Provides Caregivers with a Rest: Offers a much-needed break, giving caregivers time to rest.
- Recharges the Caregiver: Allows caregivers to recharge and engage in activities that are meaningful to them.
- Sustains Caregiver Health and Wellness: Helps maintain the physical and emotional health of caregivers.
- New Experiences for the Individual: Gives the person receiving care the opportunity to experience a new environment and participate in new activities.
5. Uniq Crisis houses
What is crisis house?
A crisis house is a temporary, supportive setting designed to help individuals manage a mental health/ physical health crisis. It provides a safe and structured environment where people can receive immediate support and care, aiming to stabilise their situation and prevent the need for hospitalisation.
What is crisis care with Uniq?
Uniq provides a comfortable, safe, and warm environment for individuals in urgent need on a short-term basis. Our crisis care involves close collaboration with community and hospital teams to ensure effective support and a smooth transition for the person moving on from crisis accommodation.
Key benefits of crisis care?
- Safe Bed for Short-Term Use: Provides a secure and stable place to stay during a mental health crisis.
- Removes from Contributing Factors: Helps individuals move away from environments that may be worsening their mental health.
- Prevents Hospital Admission: Offers an alternative to hospitalisation, potentially avoiding the need for a hospital stay.
