Trauma Informed Care
Compassionate Care Rooted in Understanding
At Home Not Hospital, we know that many people’s lives have been shaped by difficult experiences—whether that’s abuse, neglect, loss, illness, or other traumatic events. Our trauma informed care approach recognises the impact that trauma can have on mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. We are committed to providing care that is not only clinically effective but also deeply compassionate, safe, and empowering for adults and young people at home.
What is Trauma Informed Care?
Trauma informed care is an approach to supporting people that understands, recognises, and responds to the effects of all types of trauma. It means creating an environment where people feel safe, respected, and in control of their own care. Trauma can affect the way people trust others, communicate, manage stress, or even engage in daily life.
Our trauma informed care service ensures that we do not retraumatise individuals but instead work to build trust, promote choice, and support recovery at every step.
Who We Support
We provide trauma informed care for:
- Adults and young people with a history of childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect
- Individuals living with PTSD, complex PTSD, or trauma-related mental health conditions
- People who have experienced significant loss, illness, violence, or life-changing events
- Clients who may find traditional care settings overwhelming, distressing, or triggering
- Families who need extra support to provide safe, understanding care at home
Trauma can affect anyone, regardless of background. Our approach is non-judgemental, empathetic, and built around the unique journey of each person.
Our Approach: Safe, Trusting, and Empowering
At Home Not Hospital, trauma informed care means:
- Safety first: We create a physically and emotionally safe environment, where clients know they will not be judged or harmed
- Trustworthiness: Clear, honest communication and transparent processes build trust and reduce anxiety
- Choice and control: Clients are involved in every decision about their care, with their preferences and boundaries respected at all times
- Collaboration: We work together with individuals, families, and professionals as equal partners
- Empowerment: Building confidence, resilience, and self-advocacy so each person can regain control of their life
Trauma Informed Care Services
Our tailored services include:
- Comprehensive assessment: Sensitive evaluation of needs, strengths, and triggers, with the client fully involved
- Bespoke care planning: Personalised support designed around what makes each person feel safe and supported
- Daily living support: Help with routines, self-care, and managing daily tasks in a way that feels comfortable
- Emotional support: Compassionate listening, validation, and encouragement for managing feelings, flashbacks, or anxiety
- Crisis intervention: Rapid response for times of distress, using trauma-informed de-escalation and grounding techniques
- Family support: Training and advice for family members to understand trauma and provide safe, effective support
- Community access: Assistance with engaging in social, educational, or vocational activities at the individual’s own pace
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Low-arousal and non-restrictive strategies for understanding and responding to challenging behaviours
Our Team & Training
All our staff receive specialist training in acquired brain injury care, including understanding medical, cognitive, and psychological needs. Care is overseen by registered managers and clinical leads, and regular reviews ensure support remains safe, effective, and goal-oriented. We also offer ongoing training in communication, manual handling, safeguarding, and emergency procedures.
Why Trauma Informed Care at Home?
Home offers familiarity, comfort, and control. For people affected by trauma, this can be especially important. Home-based trauma informed care helps clients:
- Feel secure in their own environment
- Avoid triggers found in busy or institutional settings
- Maintain relationships with family, friends, and trusted carers
- Move at their own pace towards recovery and independence
- Avoid unnecessary hospital stays or placement breakdowns
Flexible, Responsive Care
We recognise that needs can change over time—sometimes rapidly. Our care packages are flexible and can be adapted quickly in response to health changes, new goals, or family circumstances. We offer everything from a few hours’ support per week to intensive 24/7 care, as well as short-term respite or transitional packages after hospital discharge.
Our Team & Training
All staff receive extensive training in trauma informed care, safeguarding, crisis intervention, and communication. We value consistency and build trusting relationships over time. Our care is overseen by experienced managers and reviewed regularly to ensure the highest standards of safety and support.
Working with Professionals
We believe in a joined-up approach. Our team collaborates with:
- NHS trauma and mental health teams
- Psychologists, therapists, and counsellors
- GPs and social workers
- Advocacy and voluntary organisations
By working together, we ensure every person receives the most effective and holistic support possible.
Flexible, Responsive Packages
Trauma recovery is rarely linear. Our packages can be adapted quickly in response to changing needs, new goals, or times of crisis. We offer everything from a few hours of support per week to intensive, 24/7 care, all designed to suit the individual’s pace and comfort.
Supporting Families
Trauma impacts the whole family. We offer advice, training, and emotional support to parents, carers, and siblings—helping them feel confident, knowledgeable, and equipped to support their loved one’s recovery.
Why Choose Home Not Hospital?
All our staff receive specialist training in acquired brain injury care, including understanding medical, cognitive, and psychological needs. Care is overseen by registered managers and clinical leads, and regular reviews ensure support remains safe, effective, and goal-oriented. We also offer ongoing training in communication, manual handling, safeguarding, and emergency procedures.
Why Trauma Informed Care at Home?
- Experience in trauma informed care and recovery
- Compassionate, empowering, and person-centred approach
- Skilled staff and robust clinical oversight
- Flexible, adaptable packages
- Local teams with national reach
Next Steps
If you or someone you care for would benefit from trauma informed care at home, contact Home Not Hospital today for a confidential chat and free assessment. Together, we’ll create a plan that prioritises your safety, wellbeing, and recovery—at home, every day.
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Group
The Specialist Homecare Group, encompassing Home Not Hospital and Complex Care Choices stands as a beacon of dedicated, comprehensive care in the community.
By offering a spectrum of tailored services ranging from intensive complex care to fostering independence and quality of life, this cohesive network of care providers ensures every individual’s health and well-being are managed with expertise, compassion, and a deep commitment to delivering care that feels like home, not hospital.
With a focus on personalisation and respect for each client’s unique journey, the group redefines the standards of homecare excellence.