Young people can sometimes have as much on their plate as adults, particularly if they have a loved one whom they need to care for and provide healthcare support at home. The various challenges can be multiple, from having to learn complex medical routines and emergency procedures to juggling studies, caring duties and social activities all at the same time. Even if their loved one lives in residential care for all or part of the time, young people can still find themselves pulled in several directions working out the best way to support and help them.

Care Vision’s care planning software is not just aimed at people working in residential settings. The digital care management system is a vital tool for community-based care workers, nurses and others who work to support young carers in their daily routines. Here are some of the ways in which the intuitive, comprehensive system can help make the lives of young carers easier, more organised and better supported.

Personal records on the go

When someone needs urgent care, or is about to be transferred to a hospital, making sure their records are accessible to the relevant medical professionals is key. It can speed up treatment, prevent errors from happening and help staff know about any allergies, co-morbidities, medication regimes and more. It is difficult for young people to always be able to keep track of this kind of information. If the  healthcare professionals who are helping them can access it remotely via Care Vision, this can remove a worry and help ensure any records around the person needing care can be kept updated and correct.

Monitoring tools

Again, Care Vision’s remote applications can help keep track of community-based patients anywhere where there is connectivity, 24/7. If the person requires monitoring around fluid intake, nutrition, weight management or emotional behaviour, Care Vision can log all of this and help the team looking after the patient keep an eye on the wider situation. This not only takes the onus away from young carers trying to keep track of multiple aspects of a person’s care at once, but it also assists with spotting trends that could be mitigated against in advance to stop situations escalating needlessly for the person and their young carer.

Safeguarding and auditing

Care Vision has in-built features to help users follow all auditing and compliance protocols to ensure the care and support they provide adheres to rigorous industry standards. This protects both patients and carers of all ages. In particular, this aspect of Care Vision’s infrastructure is important to help younger carers ensure that they are receiving the right level of support and protection. It provides helpful checklists and advice on auditing processes, safeguarding and looking after vulnerable people. The system can also keep track of staff training and development so that mangers know which staff can help in different situations when they are sent out in the community to help young carers.

Emotional and mental support

Young carers can feel under pressure to ‘hold things together’ and remain upbeat and calm in order to help their loved one. However, young people are as prone to emotional worries and mental health challenges as anyone else. Care Vision offers a wide range of support systems to help young carers feel supported and listened to. For example, the patients’ personal record section can also include details about the young person or people looking after them and their own likes, preferences and needs. Care workers can also use the system to access resources around additional professional help, such as counselling, therapy and practical advice for daily tasks.