C A R E G U I D E Complex Care at Home Complex care at home, with nurse-led support Wayfare Support · Australia 0 1 · C I R C L E O F C A R E Who is involved in your care Who Their role You Make the decisions and set the direction Family and friends Offer day-to-day support and knowledge of you GP and specialists Look after your medical treatment Support team Put the plan into practice at home Wayfare Support · Australia 2 / 6 0 2 · D A I L Y N E E D S What complex care can include Health checks Keeping an eye on changes and flagging them early. Medication Routines that are clear and easy to follow. Equipment Using aids safely and keeping them in good order. Coordination Passing information between everyone involved. Wayfare Support · Australia 3 / 6 0 3 · P L A N N I N G Setting up a care plan 1 Gather facts Collect reports, medication lists and contacts. 2 Set priorities Decide what matters most to you. 3 Write it down Make roles and routines clear for everyone. 4 Review often Update the plan when things change. Wayfare Support · Australia 4 / 6 0 4 · W H Y N U R S E S The value of clinical oversight When health needs are involved, it helps to have someone on the team who understands them and can speak the same language as your doctors. A nurse-led team can • Spot small changes early • Explain health information plainly • Guide support workers on care tasks • Liaise with your health professionals Wayfare Support · Australia 5 / 6 0 5 · R E A D M O R E Care at home that adds up Looking after complex needs at home takes planning and the right people. Find out more about complex care support and how it fits together with your wider health team. Keep a single folder with your plan, medication list and key contacts. Wayfare Support · Australia 6 / 6