Care Home Service at Imaan Health Care

Imaan Healthcare works with residential and nursing care homes across the UK to provide pharmacy and clinical support. This service helps care homes manage medications, vaccinations, and other healthcare needs for residents and staff.

Important Checks

  • Inform a clinician about any allergies, pre-existing conditions, or medications before vaccination or new prescriptions.

     

  • Ensure care home staff are aware of medication instructions and storage requirements.

     

Notify the pharmacy if residents move between care settings or have changes in their care plan.

Care Home Services: The Basics

What it is

A care home service provides regulated pharmacy and clinical support for residential and nursing homes. This includes dispensing and managing medicines, delivering vaccinations, and offering ongoing clinical advice.

How it works

Services are delivered by trained pharmacy professionals and include scheduled visits, on-site support, and consultation with care home staff. All services follow NHS and GPhC standards.

What people often notice

  • Reliable medication supply and management

  • Support for vaccination programmes

  • Access to trained pharmacists for queries

  • Assistance with emergency or acute care needs

Who Might Be Considered for the Service

A clinician or pharmacy team will confirm the care plan and advise on visits, MDS packs, or vaccination schedules.

What the Service Includes

Medication Dispensing & Management

1.Supply of repeat and acute prescriptions
2. Blister packs / monitored dosage systems (MDS)
3. Emergency medication support
4. Advice on medicine storage and administration

Vaccination Delivery & Administration

1.Flu, COVID-19, and routine vaccinations for residents and staff
2. On-site visits and mobile vaccination clinics
3. Guidance on eligibility and scheduling

Clinical Support & Advice

1. Access to trained pharmacists for queries
2. Assistance with polypharmacy, drug reviews, and deprescribing
3. Coordination with GPs, nurses, and care teams
4. Staff training and education where needed

24-Hour Home Care Support

1. Pharmacy support for round-the-clock care needs
2. Emergency prescriptions
3. Advice on medicine safety and transitions between care settings

When to Speak to a Pharmacist or GP

Seek advice if:

  • Residents experience adverse effects from medicines or vaccines
  • Changes in medication or clinical status occur.
  • There are queries about dosage, administration, or MDS packs.

The pharmacy team can liaise with the GP or care home nurse to ensure appropriate follow-up.

What Happens During Service Delivery

1. Care Home Contact

Care home managers or staff provide prescription details and clinical requirements to the pharmacy team.

2. Service Planning

Pharmacy staff confirm schedules for medication delivery, vaccination visits, and clinical support.

3. On-Site Visits or Delivery

Trained professionals attend the care home for dispensing, vaccination, and consultation. Emergency support is available as needed.

4. Ongoing Support

Regular follow-ups, repeat prescription management, and advice on medication or resident care are provided.

Everyday Steps for Safe Care Home Healthcare

This page is for information only

It explains the care home services provided by Imaan Healthcare and what to expect. It is not a replacement for a consultation. Speak with a trained clinician or pharmacy professional to discuss specific resident needs.