Huntington’s disease care

Huntington’s disease is a hereditary disorder that damages the nerve cells in certain areas of the brain. It affects around 8,000 people in the UK. Many of our care homes provide specialist Huntington’s disease care and support for those with Huntington’s disease.

What to expect at a Bupa care home

While each Bupa care home has its own individual style and range of facilities, all our homes give security, independence, and the very best expert care.

At a Bupa care home you’ll find:

expert, personal care 24-hours a day
comfortable, homely accommodation
daily activities to stimulate body and mind
a freshly-prepared, nutritionally balanced menu
laundry and cleaning services

Specialist Huntington’s disease care staff

Because of the variety and complex nature of symptoms, caring for residents with Huntington’s disease requires specialist knowledge and skills. Our carers have the clinical training, experience and patience needed to care for residents with Huntington’s disease.

We work closely with the Huntington’s Disease Association, who make frequent visits to our homes, and our staff complete the association’s recommended courses.

Individual care

All our residents have Personal Care Plans, which recognise their care needs and wishes as individuals. The plans document care requirements so we can tailor the care and support we give to each resident.

A crucial part of the care plan for residents with Huntington’s disease is ‘psychosocial care’. This means making sure residents with Huntington’s disease enjoy normal social activities, contact with loved ones and healthy interaction with those around them.

It’s not just our residents that need attention when it comes to Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease can have a huge impact on families and loved ones. Our staff are compassionate, sympathetic and understanding to all those affected.

How much does it cost?

Fees vary depending on the type of care and accommodation and the duration of your stay.

Our prices include:

24-hour care
private bedrooms
utility bills
council tax
laundry and cleaning services
bed linen and towels
activities
all home-cooked meals and refreshments

Please talk to us if you want treatments and services not in your care plan, such as hairdressing, physiotherapy, chiropody, or aromatherapy. Each home manager will give you the details, including any additional costs, of extra services available within their home and information about your terms of stay.

The cost of care

The right care for you

Before choosing a care home it is important to visit the home, meet the staff and residents and ask lots of questions.

You can use our online tool to search for a care home by postcode, town, type of care or for a particular care home by name. You can also find contact details for all our care homes. Call the home manager to arrange a visit and check room availability.

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Choosing a care home

Find out more about Huntington’s disease

Our Huntington’s disease factsheet gives you clear, authoritative information on the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of Huntington’s disease. There’s also an FAQ section and links to further information.

Huntington’s disease factsheet

Help and guidance

We’re experts and we’re here to help you.

For help and guidance on aged care advice, call our contact centre at any time (we’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) on 0800 011 44 04 or fill in our contact form.

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