Academic support services

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Supporting Your Academic Needs

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Flexible and specialist services

Verity Healthcare Academic Support team are at hand to provide extra help such as one-to-one sessions or more complex care to students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other physical and learning difficulties whilst studying at college or university. The support services are flexible and tailored around your needs and to help you to enjoy and make the most of your time at college or university.

Our dedicated nurses, personal assistants, care and support workers and academic tutors have many years of experience in providing a wide range of provide support in most situations, covering long and short term, live-in care or daily care.

Our staff are carefully chosen to ensure their skills and expertise are well matched to your personality and care needs.

Our dedicated Academic Support Team can help you prepare for college or university by:

Coordinating with social services

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  • We can liaise with social services and your university to ensure that facilities are available ahead of time, so you’re fully prepared by the time you start,

Give advice on accommodation

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  • When you need our support, our dedicated team can help you to find suitable accommodation that suits your needs and matches your criteria.

Organising mobility aids in advance

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  • Our staff can help ensure that you have the approved mobility aids in place before you arrive, both in your accommodation and in your places of study

Assistive Technology Compatibility

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  • We ensure you have access to a variety of assistive technologies, such as screen readers, speech recognition software, and alternative input devices to resolve any accessibility issues.

Access To Interactive Learning Tools

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  • We support you to have access to Incorporate interactive software such as providing keyboard shortcuts and ensuring content is screen-reader friendly.so you can engage with  to engage other students.

Dedicated Support Resources/ Materials

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  • Our staff will help you create dedicated resources, including FAQs, user guides, and contact information for academic advisors or support staff; and access to live chat, email, and phone support, to meet needs.

Student support services to suit your needs

The services help to improve the health, social emotional and psychological wellbeing of students. Our support workers and personal assistants can tailor the services to your personal, emotional and educational needs and provides support for your studies which may include:

  • Reading strategies
  • Writing essays or assignments
  • Managing time
  • Organising and writing dissertations
  • Preparing for examinations
  • Strategies for spelling and grammar

We’re able to organize bespoke services to suit your specific needs.

Get in touch to discuss your academic support needs on 0203 643 5295 or request a callback and we’ll surely return your call immediately

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What else can we offer

Our Academic Support Team, consisting of experienced clinical managers, college support workers, and university personal assistants, is specially trained to provide comprehensive support tailored to your needs. We offer assistance with:

 

  • Personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting support
  • Household chores, such as laundry and light cleaning
  • Mobility assistance, including the use of wheelchairs, assistive technology, and hoists
  • Clinical support, such as catheter care, feeding tubes, stoma care, and ventilator management
  • Meal preparation, ensuring your nutritional needs are met
  • Medication management, as required
  • Shopping and running errands

 

Our team is here to ensure you receive the support you need to thrive during your studies.

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Our Expert carers, and personal assistance

The exceptional staff  who provide our student support are employed directly by us, which means that we can always ensure your care plan is being led by people who have the right character, knowledge and skillset to understand your needs and provide you with the perfect type and level of support for your circumstances.

We’re very proud of our care assistants who constantly go above and beyond to ensure every customer receives the very highest standard of care.

Kind and considerate

  • Our rigorous recruitment process means we only hire kind, empathetic carers who share our person-centred approach and our family values

Directly employed by us

  • We employ all of our carers ourselves, so we’re able to manage their workload, maintain their wellbeing and pay them directly and fairly

Expertly trained and fully vetted

  • Every carer is fully DBS-checked and receives our industry-renowned training which equips them to provide a wide range of specialist care services

We’re a regulated and qualify assured care provider and; unlike other care providers, we undertake enhanced background checks of all our care assistants, manage the quality of services the care staff provide, arrange cover for their breaks and holidays and handle all concerns that you may have. We’ll work with you to agree a support or care plan, conduct regular reviews of your support plan, supervise the live-in carer and provide extra training to meet your changing needs if needed. We’re able to place a team of clinical carers if support if required to handle complex care needs.

Disability allowance in higher education

The Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) may provide you with funding for the costs of:

  • Specialist equipment, for example, a specially designed computer
  • Support and care from non-medical helpers such as support workers and personal assistants
  • Equipment to enable you access college and university buildings and facilities
  • Course materials in accessible formats, such as Braille, digital voices, recorders
  • Receiving extra support in lectures, coursework, experiments, tests and exams
  • Producing accessible learning material and providing alternative teaching methods
  • Allowing extra time for your studies

 

You’re strongly advised not to buy any equipment until you’ve been assessed by Student Finance England – you won’t be reimbursed for it.

Fully regulated by the CQC / Verity Healthcare

Here at verity, our home care service is fully managed and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

From your very first phone call to our friendly team, every aspect of your home care service is independently monitored and regulated by the CQC and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).

Why is being a regulated company important? 

At Verity Healthcare, being a regulated company ensures we provide the highest standard of care.

  1. Ensures Quality and Compliance
    As a regulated company, Verity Healthcare strictly follows industry standards and regulations. This ensures that every service we provide meets the highest levels of safety, care, and professionalism.

  2. Builds Trust with Patients and Clients
    Regulatory compliance demonstrates our dedication to ethical practices. Patients and clients can feel confident knowing that we adhere to established guidelines that protect their health and well-being.

  3. Promotes Accountability
    Regulation holds us accountable for the care we provide. We undergo regular inspections, audits, and reviews, ensuring continuous improvement and quality service for all.

4. Protects Patients and Employee

 Adhering to regulatory        requirements safeguards both our patients and staff. By complying with health, safety, and privacy laws, we maintain a secure, supportive environment for everyone.

5. Encourages Ongoing Improvement

Regulatory standards require continuous training and process evaluations, helping Verity Healthcare stay at the forefront of the healthcare industry and always deliver the best care.

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What does regulation mean?

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  • Our service is regularly monitored, inspected and regulated by an independent body

Why do we choose to be regulated?

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  • We want every customer to have full peace of mind that their care is approved by a regulating body

How does regulation affect my care?

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  • Our regulation means a guarantee that we’ll provide you with high quality care, no matter what

Call us today to arrange home care

Steps to arrange student support

Speak to our team

Call our friendly team to discuss your options and ask any questions you may have

Free home care assessment

Your local Helping Hands manager will visit you to discuss your care requirements

Find your carer

We’ll match you with a carer who has the experience and skillset for your needs

Testimonials from students we're helping

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Verity Healthcare provided me with invaluable hands-on experience during my internship, allowing me to apply what I learned in the classroom to real-world care situations.. I truly felt like part of the team! — Emily Johnson, UCL Healthcare Management Student
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“My internship with Verity Healthcare was a fantastic learning experience. As a student at Westminster University, I gained practical, hands-on knowledge that complemented my studies in healthcare management. The team was supportive, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to work closely with clients and see the positive impact our care has on their lives.” — Joe Roberts, Westminster University Healthcare Management Student
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“My internship with Verity Healthcare was a fantastic learning experience. As a student at Westminster University, I gained practical, hands-on knowledge that complemented my studies in healthcare management. The team was supportive, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to work closely with clients and see the positive impact our care has on their lives. — Jessica Roberts, Westminster University Healthcare Management Student
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Volunteering with Verity Healthcare allowed me to apply my theoretical learning at Westminster University in a real-world context. The care team’s dedication and compassion were evident in every interaction. This experience enriched my understanding of healthcare and confirmed my desire to pursue a career in the field.” — Laura Brown, Westminster University Nursing Student
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My placement at Verity Healthcare was an eye-opening experience. As a student at University of Westminster, I gained practical experience in patient care that truly complemented my studies in health and social care. The team is not only professional but genuinely compassionate in everything they do. It was inspiring to work alongside such dedicated individuals.” — Sophie Turner, University of Westminster Health and Social Care Student
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During my internship at Verity Healthcare, I was able to bridge the gap between my studies at University College London (UCL) and practical healthcare work. The experience was invaluable, and I was able to develop essential skills in care management. Verity’s personalized approach to each client helped me appreciate the importance of patient-centered care. — Olivia Martin, UCL Healthcare Management Student

Where We Provide Academic support Within UK?

We offer Our live-in care services across England for the North of Northumberland, extending to the North Midlands to the West and East of England to the South Coasts of Dorset and Somerset, covering the central belt, home counties.

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