Private postoperative care at home
Why choose postoperative care at home
Choosing postoperative care at home is about creating the safest, calmest, most supportive environment for recovery.
After major surgery, families are often torn between wanting hospital-level monitoring and the familiarity of home. Our postoperative care at home bridges the gap, with advanced clinical care provided in the place where recovery naturally feels easier.
A safer recovery, where you feel most at ease
Advanced clinical skills you can trust
Your family can breathe again
Care that honours dignity, privacy and comfort
Clear communication and complete peace of mind
Who we support
We provide bespoke postoperative care at home for:
- Adults recovering from both major and minor surgeries
- Older adults who’d benefit from extra support at home
- Children and young people who require paediatric clinical care
- People living with complex conditions or long-term illnesses
How we work with your medical team
We work closely with hospital discharge teams, consultants and GPs to help make the transition home as smooth as possible.
By keeping everyone involved in your loved one’s care connected and informed, we ensure true continuity of care from hospital to home.
This joined-up approach nurtures a steady recovery and means you’re never left trying to coordinate care alone.
The postoperative care at home you can expect from us
Every recovery journey looks different, which is why we start by getting to know your loved one. We’ll take the time to talk to them, you and the medical professionals already involved in their care so that we know every detail.
Once we understand exactly what is needed, we’ll work with everyone to create a personalised care plan that fits their routine, preferences and clinical needs. When care is in place, our continuous monitoring and clinical oversight mean you can rely on us to notice the small changes and act quickly when needed.
What our nurses and carers can help with
Advanced clinical care
- Respiratory and airway management (including tracheostomy and mechanical ventilatory support)
- Brain injuries
- Central lines
- PEG feeding
- Rescue and IV medications
- Stoma and catheter care
- Complex medication regimes
- Continence management (including catheters and bowel management)
- Nutritional support
- Pain management
- Seizure management
- Spinal injuries
- Wound management
- Palliative care and end of life care
Personal and emotional care
- Personal care and daily routines
- Mobility and transfers
- Community access and appointments
- Companionship and emotional support
Our types of postoperative care
Short-term postoperative care
When postoperative care is needed for the initial phase of recovery, we can provide short-term support so that your loved one can return home safely and recover comfortably.
Emergency postoperative care
If urgent care is required, we deliver a swift, seamless response. Our team can mobilise an experienced nurse or carer quickly to ensure continuity of care from the moment a person arrives home.
Live-in postoperative care
Having someone by your side throughout the day can make all the difference. With our live-in care service, an experienced carer or nurse stays in the home, offering steady support when needed.
24-hour postoperative care
For people who need consistent monitoring or complex care after surgery, round-the-clock support means someone is always there. Families trust this level of care because it means never being left alone, day or night.
Why families choose Ellea Nursing
Bespoke care, nationwide
Premium postoperative care and support delivered wherever you are
Exceptional service
Compassionate, 5-star support tailored to your loved one’s needs at every stage
Rapid support
World-class post-surgery care in the comfort of home, available within 24 hours in some instances
Specialist oversight
Clinical governance and quality management led by our highly experienced clinical leads
Tailored to your needs
Care plans that are designed around your loved one’s needs and recovery goals
24/7 clinical support
World-class post-surgery care in the comfort of home, available within 24 hours in some instances
Fully regulated by the CQC
At Ellea Nursing, our care at home services are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Every aspect of what we do is reviewed and held to the highest level of safety and quality.
How to arrange 24-hour care with Ellea
1. Speak to our team
Let us know about your needs and what you’re looking for.
2. Clinical assessment
We’ll assess and create a bespoke care plan.
3. Matching your nurse or carer
We’ll select the healthcare professionals best suited to your needs.
4. Your care begins with Ellea
Your nurse or carer provides the quality care needed, right at home.
Arrange postoperative care at home today
Our team is here to help you explore your options and put the right postoperative care in place. Whatever the surgery and whatever the worry, you don’t have to face it alone.
Call 0208 167 5288 or request a call back by completing the form below.
Postoperative care FAQs
To learn more about postoperative care and how Ellea Nursing can support your bespoke care needs, please refer to our postoperative care frequently asked questions (FAQs) below.
Postoperative care at home is a type of care that patients receive following surgery at home. This enables them to recover or stabilise in their own homes with the support of a nurse or carer.
Postoperative care aims to help patients safely recover and regain their independence following surgery and prevent problems that could impact their neurological and physical health.
To arrange postoperative care with Ellea Nursing, please contact our team today at 0208 167 5288.
No matter how unique your care circumstances are, we’re here to support you in receiving world-class postoperative care at home.
Following surgery, most patients struggle with daily tasks and managing their recovery. To ensure a safe and stable recovery, postoperative home care allows specialist nurses and carers to deliver care to the patient in their own home, support their medical and care recovery, and alleviate any pressures on their family and loved ones.
At Ellea Nursing, we offer postoperative care services to enable patients to recover from their surgery at home. Our specialist nurses and carers step in to provide compassionate care for as long as you need.
If you’re looking to arrange postoperative home care, contact us on 0208 167 5288 today and we will support you.
Postoperative care is vital in supporting patients to fully recover after surgery. Postoperative care can:
- Minimise risks of health complications, including infections, blood costs, pulmonary complications and atelectasis.
- Provide emotional support and expert care from a specialist team of healthcare professionals.
- Improve the overall outcomes following the surgery by having a nurse or carer manage the care recovery.
- Reduce discomfort and pain after the surgery as pain management is an aspect of postoperative care.
Patients will typically receive the following services during postoperative care to ensure they fully recover from their surgery:
- Medication management
- Physical therapy
- Nutritional support
- Wound care
- Personal care
- Rehabilitation services
- Nursing care
Postoperative care at home supports patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes whilst nurses or carers manage their care to ensure they fully recover and stabilise following their surgery.
During postoperative care at home, healthcare professionals monitor the patient’s overall health and the area where the surgery was performed. They also provide support with administering medication, cleaning the wound, carrying out personal care, and focusing on rehabilitation and recovery.
Postoperative care at home with Ellea Nursing involves a highly bespoke and tailored care plan that focuses on your care needs, wellbeing and recovery whilst prioritising sensitivity and discretion.
From speaking with our Private Care Liaisons for a complimentary consultation to receiving care at home, you can trust Ellea Nursing to provide postoperative care like no other.
Postoperative and convalescent care is required when a patient is leaving the hospital following a surgical procedure and needs support to recover and regain their strength to continue the lifestyle they had before the surgery or illness.
Depending on the complexity and severity of the surgery, a specialist nurse or carer will provide postoperative care.
At Ellea Nursing, we have clinical lead nurses overseeing each of our care packages to ensure our nurses and carers deliver world-class care, provide 5-star customer service support and always meet the bespoke needs and requirements of each person we care for.
At Ellea Nursing, we tailor our postoperative care service to suit your needs and care requirements. The cost of our postoperative care at home is entirely bespoke to you, ensuring you get the care you need.
Before delivering care, our specialist nurses and carers complete expert 5-star customer service training. This ensures they meet our expectations and provide an exceptional, clinically led customer experience to support you to live life to the fullest and recover from your surgery.
