CEREBRAL PALSY ENDURER FINDS NEW JOY IN LIFE
35-year-old Daniel has had Care Horizons in his life for 16 years. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Daniel has round-the-clock care from a rotating team of five Care Horizons staff, who work in 15 hour shift patterns.
Care Horizons provides holistic at-home care to over 21 residents in the heart of Yate in South Gloucestershire, based upon each individual’s wishes, rights competence and health challenges. Care Horizons seeks to develop each individual to their fullest potential, whilst maintaining dignity and equality for all their customers.
“As a child, I was limited by my disability. It was extremely challenging for my parents, who relied on a care support team, who couldn’t always be there when needed. At 17 years old, I was sent to boarding school to receive the care I needed and enable my parents to be able to work.”
“A few years ago, I moved to Yate and finally found my independence. I was introduced to Care Horizons by a fellow friend, who found their 24/7 shift patterns of in-home care unparalleled. Since then, I have been helped by a wonderful team, who work their socks off to ensure I am fit, healthy and enjoying life.”
For Daniel, it was the change in lifestyle and the ability to lead an independent life that really shined through.
“I am able to make my own choices – my diary is my own to fill and I can do what I want each day, which has been revolutionary for me.
“Recently, I suffered with a very bad infection, which led to a hospital stay. During my stay, Care Horizons were on hand, at my side, keeping me company, communicating with my NHS care team, making sure I was comfortable and sitting with me throughout the stay. I have had a lot of operations throughout my 35 years, some of which have gone well and some which have gone extremely wrong. To have the support of the Care Horizons team in hospital when the NHS is stretched as far as it is, makes my life so much more enjoyable.”
“Care Horizons make a huge difference in my life – making it extremely enjoyable, entertaining and healthy. Thank you to my wonderful team for their continued support.”
Vierka Hiscock, CEO of Care Horizons, is extremely proud of her ever-expanding team. “Care Horizons offers such a unique type of care in South Gloucestershire. For us, it is never about what our clients lack, rather what they have and how we can help them use that to their advantage.”
“I am honoured to work with a team of incredible people, who are all versatile and resourceful. We strive to make each day enjoyable for our clients and are working hard to tear down the stigma of mental health and disabilities in the UK and turn them into superhuman powers.”
