IV therapy care
Expert IV care delivered with expertise and compassion at home
When IV therapy is needed, the thought of hospital stays or repeated clinic visits can feel daunting.
At Ellea Nursing, our experienced nurses provide IV therapies at home, helping life to continue with as much comfort and normality as possible. Working closely with your GP, consultant or lead physician, we ensure IV treatment meets the highest clinical standards, so recovery can take place in the familiar surroundings of home.
Our IV services
Our nurses are highly experienced in providing IV herapies safely at home, supporting recovery while reducing the need for hospital admission.
Our IV services include:
- Administration of prescribed IV antibiotics and other IV therapies
- Cannulation and comprehensive vascular access care
- Management of cannulas, midlines, PICC lines and ports, Hickman lines (CVCs)
- Infusion and bolus administration, as clinically appropriate
- Clinical observation and monitoring throughout treatment
- Central line care
- Administration of rescue and complex IV medications
- Support for complex medication regimes, including immunotherapies and IV micronutrient therapies
- Administration of TPN/HPN
- Administration of IV fluids
Why Ellea Nursing
Choosing the right care for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At Ellea Nursing, we’re here to make it a little easier.
Our specialist nurses deliver IV therapy at home to the highest clinical standards, with a personal, discreet approach that puts your loved one’s comfort and dignity first. By bringing expert care into familiar surroundings, we remove the stress of repeated hospital visits and help life continue with as little disruption as possible.
Throughout, you’ll also be informed, involved and supported, every step of the way.
Key benefits of our IV services
Care tailored to your needs
Your loved one will be in good hands with Ellea. Every care plan we create is shaped around the individual so you can feel confident in the support they receive at home.
Highly skilled, experienced nurses
Our nurses are highly experienced in delivering IV therapies at home. They follow the highest clinical standards and best practices, providing care you can truly rust.
Clear communication and coordination
Clear communication is at the heart of our care. We work closely with you and your healthcare team when needed, to keep everything running smoothly.
Flexible support, when you need it
We work around your schedule, not the other way around. With evening and weekend availability, our team is on hand to deliver timely IV therapy at home whenever it’s needed.
Care centred around you
With IV therapy at home, your loved one can be surrounded by familiar routines and the people who matter most, while avoiding the disruption of frequent for hospital visits.
Access world-class complex care at home with Ellea Nursing
Arrange bespoke IV therapy care at home with Ellea Nursing today by calling the team directly on 0208 167 5288 or completing our short form. Our private care liaisons will be in touch to discuss the care you need.
IV therapy at home FAQs
To learn more about IV therapy at home and how Ellea Nursing can support you, please read our IV therapy care at home frequently asked questions (FAQs).
IV therapy at home is suitable for people who are clinically stable and need intravenous treatment, but don’t require continuous hospital monitoring.
Suitability is determined through a thorough clinical assessment, including a clear prescription and treatment plan from a lead physician, a confirmed diagnosis with a defined indication for IV therapy, stable clinical observations with no signs of acute deterioration, a safe home environment, the ability to provide informed consent and no need for complex acute monitoring requiring hospital care.
People who may be suitable include those receiving:
- IV antibiotics
- IV fluids for hydration
- IV medications for chronic conditions
- Nutritional or supportive therapies (as prescribed)
Every referral is individually risk assessed to ensure treatment can be delivered safely outside of hospital.
Yes. All IV therapy must be prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. We’ll work closely with your lead physician to ensure care is delivered safely.
We require the below:
- A valid prescription
- A clear clinical indication
- Relevant medical history and allergy status
- Agreed monitoring parameters
- A documented escalation plan
IV therapy is delivered by highly skilled registered nurses with advanced specialist expertise. Every nurse has up-to-date clinical competencies and must complete comprehensive mandatory training, including resuscitation and safe medicines management, so you can feel confident your loved one is always in safe, capable hands.
We move quickly. Once we receive a complete referral, care is arranged with pace and precision, guided by clinical urgency and the availability of medication and supplies. In many cases, treatment can begin within 24–72 hours, so your loved one receives the support they need without unnecessary delay.
Yes, clinical monitoring is built into every visit. Our nurses carry out baseline and ongoing observations, staying alert for infusion reactions, adverse effects and early signs of line infection. Every IV site is carefully assessed and your loved one’s overall response to treatment is reviewed holistically at each visit.
If any concerns arise, they are escalated promptly to the prescribing clinician, with clear, agreed pathways in place to ensure a fast and appropriate response at all times.
Yes. In many cases, home IV therapy can reduce or even prevent the need for hospital admission. It supports earlier discharge, helps lower the risk of hospital-acquired infections and allows your loved one to recover in the comfort and familiarity of home.
Your loved one’s safety is always our highest priority. If any signs of deterioration arise, our nurses act swiftly, escalating to hospital services without delay and following clear clinical pathways to ensure the right care is in place at the right time.
Yes, with your loved one’s consent. We believe open, honest communication is at the heart of great care, keeping families informed, reassured and supported every step of the way.
Treatment costs are discussed individually at the point of referral, as pricing depends on the specific IV therapy prescribed and the complexity of care involved.
Fees typically cover nursing time and clinical monitoring, consumables, clinical equipment, medication costs and pharmacy dispensing or delivery charges, where applicable. A clear and detailed cost breakdown will always be provided before treatment begins, so you know exactly what to expect, with no surprises.
- Peripheral cannulas
- PICC lines
- Midlines
- Central venous catheters (CVC’s)
- Porthacath
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