Support for Physical Disabilities Across Dorset: Your Independence, Your Way
Person centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and choice. Our experienced carers provide tailored support for people with physical disabilities to live life on their terms at home.
Person Centred Support for Physical Disabilities
A physical disability affects mobility, dexterity, or physical function but doesn't define who you are or what you're capable of. At SuppLiCan Care and Support, we believe in supporting the person, not just the disability. Our approach focuses on what you can do, what you want to achieve, and how we can support you to live independently on your terms.
Whether your disability is from birth, acquired through accident or illness, or developed through ageing, our experienced carers provide tailored support that promotes independence, respects your choices, and enables you to live the life you want at home.
We understand that physical disabilities vary enormously, from mild mobility limitations to complex physical care needs. Every person's situation is unique, which is why we create completely personalised care plans based on your individual needs, preferences, goals, and lifestyle.
Serving clients across Dorset, we support people with all types of physical disabilities to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life in their own homes.
Our Core Belief:
You're not "disabled", you're a person with abilities, preferences, goals, and rights. Our support enables you to live your life, not limits it.
Types of Physical Disabilities We Support
We provide care and support for people with all types of physical disabilities, from mild mobility limitations to complex physical needs.
Mobility Impairments
Spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, amputation, severe arthritis, stroke recovery
Our Support:
- • Safe moving and handling
- • Transfer assistance
- • Wheelchair support
- • Promoting maximum independence
Neurological Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neurone Disease, stroke recovery, brain injury, cerebral palsy
Our Support:
- • Understanding fluctuating conditions
- • Fatigue management
- • Communication support
- • Adapting to changing needs
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Severe arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain conditions, post-surgical recovery, joint replacements
Our Support:
- • Pain-aware care approaches
- • Gentle movement assistance
- • Supporting physiotherapy
- • Fatigue understanding
Chronic Conditions
COPD, heart conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome, Long COVID, complex regional pain syndrome
Our Support:
- • Energy conservation support
- • Pacing activities
- • Understanding invisible disabilities
- • Flexible, responsive care
Acquired Disabilities
Spinal injuries from accidents, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, major surgery recovery
Our Support:
- • Rehabilitation support
- • Adjustment support
- • Promoting independence
- • Working with therapy teams
Congenital Disabilities
Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, limb differences, congenital conditions
Our Support:
- • Understanding lifelong conditions
- • Supporting transition to adulthood
- • Promoting independence
- • Family partnership
Important: We support people with any physical disability. If your condition isn't listed, we can still help, contact us to discuss your needs.
The SuppLiCan Approach: Independence, Choice, Dignity
Our approach to supporting people with physical disabilities is built on core principles that put you, the person, at the centre.
You're a Person First
You're not the wheelchair user or the MS patient, you're a person with interests, preferences, goals, and rights who happens to have a physical disability.
- We see your abilities, not just limitations
- We respect your choices and preferences
- We maintain your dignity always
Maximum Independence
Support you to do as much as you can independently, only helping where actually needed. Independence equals dignity and capability.
- We encourage you to do what you can yourself
- We provide just the support needed, not more
- We never take over unnecessarily
Your Choices Matter
You make decisions about your care, your day, your life. We're here to support your choices, not impose ours.
- You decide your daily routine
- You choose what you wear, eat, do
- Your preferences guide everything
Promoting Capability
We focus on what you CAN do, not what you can't. We support rehabilitation, skill development, and maintaining abilities.
- Supporting physiotherapy exercises
- Encouraging movement and activity
- Celebrating achievements
Dignity in All We Do
We maintain your dignity in every interaction, especially during intimate personal care tasks.
- Respecting privacy and modesty
- Communicating what we're doing
- Never rushing personal care
Living at Home
We support you to remain in your own home with the right care and support, maintaining your independence and quality of life.
- Flexible care from hours to 24/7
- Alternative to residential care
- Supporting your chosen lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions
Live Independently with the Right Support
Physical disability doesn't mean losing independence or control. Our person centred care promotes your autonomy, respects your choices, and supports you to live life your way at home.
💙 You have the right to independent living, choice, and dignity. We're here to support, not limit, your independence and life goals.