Tiggo Care provides home care after hip replacement surgery to help you or your loved one recover safely, comfortably, and confidently at home.
We understand that the first few weeks after a hip replacement can be overwhelming. From wound care to support with physiotherapy routines prescribed by a physiotherapist, our carer will work with you to support your rehabilitation programme and help you achieve a full recovery.
You may need help using assistive devices, managing household chores and other daily activities, or attending medical appointments. Whatever your needs, we take a person-centred approach that helps you or your loved one gradually increase confidence while staying safe.
Contact us today to organise flexible home care services that fit around your life and your healing process after a total hip replacement.
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Whatever your care needs and wherever your loved one is on their care journey, please contact us and let’s talk. We're here to help.
Over 200,000 people undergo joint replacement surgery procedures in the UK every year, including hip replacement surgery and knee replacements. These operations often involve a brief stay in the recovery room followed by hospital discharge, after which the work truly begins at home.
Most patients are advised by their healthcare team to follow a strict rehabilitation programme for several weeks. In practice, this includes structured exercise, resistance training, guided movements, use of assistive devices such as walkers or crutches, and a gradual return to physical activity. It is also important to avoid sitting for long periods to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis and to reduce swelling by elevating your affected leg as advised. Having assistance and support makes these tasks less daunting.
It’s not just about doing exercises. Basic daily tasks like cooking, washing, or even walking short distances to other rooms can feel difficult, especially if you’re dealing with pain, severe swelling, or stiffness. Adaptive equipment such as grab bars, a shower chair, or a raised toilet seat can help make everyday activities more manageable. Our care team can support you in using this adaptive equipment.
They can also help with light housekeeping and keep the home tidy. When you start walking again, they can identify and address tripping hazards, such as loose wires, throw rugs, or uneven flooring.
With their help, you can return to normal activities at your own pace and enjoy a successful recovery.
The wait for orthopaedic surgery can stretch several months. During this time, muscle strength may decline, and hip joint pain may increase. Some people even become high risk for falls or accidents while waiting for a new hip or another artificial joint.
Our home care team can step in early to provide support with household chores, meal preparation, and shopping, reducing pressure before the surgery. If pain is affecting movement, we’ll help you navigate the home safely by offering tools like orthopaedic chairs or portable commodes, and help to remove loose throw rugs, loose wires, and other tripping hazards.
We can also help you arrange your space so that you only need to move around one room or the same floor. By taking early action and arranging help before surgery, you reduce the likelihood of delays and avoidable hospital stays due to falls or injuries. It’s about giving you the best chance for a safe,smooth hip replacement recovery.
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Our home care after hip replacement surgery are based on personal experience
We understand, first-hand how important it is to secure flexible and bespoke home care for your loved one.
“Tiggo Care is born out of my own personal experiences, following my struggle to find suitable care for my parents, both of whom lived with rare diseases..."
Chris Williams - Tiggo Care Founder
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At Tiggo Care we understand how precious your loved one is to you and how unique they are. We also appreciate how overwhelming it can be to research and source the most suitable type of care.
We fundamentally believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ care package and like to work with you and your loved one to understand your specific requirements. We’ll then create a tailored care package and match your relative with their ideal carer.
Unlike some other care providers, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission. This means we are regularly inspected, rated and audited to ensure we are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led organisation, committed to delivering the best possible care.
We’re also proud members of the Homecare Association, the U.K’s membership body for home care providers, which holds organisations to a high set of standards and requests them to abide by a strict code of practice
At Tiggo Care, all of our carers undergo a rigorous recruitment and induction process. They are fully vetted and background checked, with all references followed up. Our carers undertake their training on the best eLearning system currently available within the UK care market, ensuring they are well placed to deliver the best possible service. Specialist training courses such as moving and handling, medications and basic life support are also completed by our carers face to face, as we feel these courses are more effective when delivered in person.
If you like what you've read and are ready to access one of our care services or perhaps just have some questions, please follow our simple 3 step process below.
Send us some additional information about your request by emailing us or by using the form below. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, please feel free to call us.
Our care manager will arrange a free consultation with you at your loved one’s home to better understand your requirements, create a personalised care plan and pair your loved one with a suitable carer.
And that’s it. You’re all set! We’ll introduce you to your loved one’s carer and the whole team, who’ll be able to provide you with all the ongoing support you’ll need.
It can vary depending on your needs, age, mobility limitations, and other health conditions. A younger person might need care for just a few weeks, while an older person undergoing a hip replacement with a condition like osteoporosis might benefit from several months of care to ensure the healing process goes well.
You'll likely need assistive devices like crutches or walkers. Other helpful tools include a shower chair, a raised toilet seat, grab bars, toilet seat risers, sock aids, and reachers. You'll also want to remove loose wires and other tripping hazards, ensure you have good lighting at home, and avoid uneven ground, all of which can increase the risk of falls.
Surgery and immobility can leave people at risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg, after a hip replacement. To reduce this risk, your doctor may prescribe blood thinners. You should also avoid sitting or lying for too long, move as directed by a physiotherapist, and stay hydrated. Our carers can help you with all of this. If you notice the signs of a blood clot, such as swelling, pain, redness, or warmth in a leg, contact your doctor immediately.
Managing daily activities alone is often very difficult after a hip replacement surgery. You may require assistance with simple tasks such as bathing or dressing, especially during the first few weeks. That’s why it’s important to organise formal or informal support as part of your recovery plan.
After hip replacement surgery, stairs can be a challenge. You might be able to manage one or two steps with support using your non-operated leg. Still, many people need to limit movement to the ground floor. Following guidelines is very important to reduce falls. A physiotherapist or occupational therapist will provide guidance on safely climbing stairs after surgery. Physical medicine may help you relearn safe movement techniques and reduce pain.
Contact our care team using the form below or by calling our office and we'll organise a free consultation to advise you on your specific care needs.
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