Assessment and consent
We record every medicine, dose and preference in your care plan with your (or your representative's) consent.
Medication Support
Care at Home
The right medicines, at the right time
Managing multiple prescriptions is one of the most common reasons families first look for help. Flexecare care staff are trained to prompt, assist with, or administer medication safely, always following your care plan and clear medication records.
We ensure proper dosages and schedules are followed, liaise with your pharmacy and GP where needed, and flag anything that doesn't look right, an extra layer of safety for you and reassurance for your family.
What’s included
What this service covers
Medication support is graded to what you need, from a friendly reminder to full administration.
- Prompting and reminders at the right times
- Assistance with blister packs and dosette boxes
- Administration of prescribed medication (following full training)
- Clear medication administration records (MAR)
- Prescription collection and pharmacy liaison
- Monitoring for side-effects and changes
- Safe storage and disposal guidance
Carers administer medication only after completing accredited medication training and competency checks, overseen by our registered Care Manager.
Who it’s for
Reassurance for you and your family
Medication support helps anyone juggling multiple prescriptions, living with memory problems, or recovering after a hospital stay when regimes often change. It removes the daily worry of "did I take it?" for clients and families alike.
It combines naturally with personal care morning visits, or with hospital discharge support while new medicines bed in.
How it works
Setting up medication support
Pharmacy coordination
Where helpful, we arrange blister packs and align collection with your visits.
Ongoing checks
Carers complete MAR records each visit; our office audits them and reviews the plan regularly.
Common questions
Medication Support FAQs
Can’t find your answer? Call us on 01772 369045 or browse the full FAQ library.
Prompting means reminding and observing while you take your own medicines. Administering means the care staff member physically gives the medication. We agree the right level at assessment and record it clearly, it can change as your needs change.
Yes. Time-critical regimes are flagged prominently in your plan and visits are scheduled around them. See our Parkinson's care page for more on this.
Carers follow an agreed escalation: it is recorded, our office is informed, and, depending on the medicine, your GP, pharmacist or family is contacted the same day.
Ready to talk about care?
Speak to our Preston team about support at home, from 30-minute visits to full live-in care. Your assessment is free, friendly and carries no obligation.