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Professional Standards You Can Rely On
Every nurse at Northwind Healthcare is carefully selected, fully registered, and clinically competent. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional practice so all of our clients can feel confident in the care we provide.
Services
Northwind Healthcare provides comprehensive support for complex conditions. Are you hiring? Download a PDF of our core services
- Invasive & Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) support
- Tracheostomy care (cuff checks, tube changes, & stoma hygiene)
- Airway clearance, suctioning, and cough-assist devices
- Oxygen therapy monitoring and humidification systems
- Ventilator circuit setup and emergency troubleshooting
- Enteral feeding support (PEG, PEJ, NG tubes) and site care
- Tube insertion checks, patency confirmation, and pH testing
- Fluid balance and hydration monitoring
- Malnutrition risk assessment and dietitian liaison
- Complex medication administration via Enteral, IV, or Subcutaneous routes
- Infusion pump management and line safety monitoring
- Symptom control for high-dependency patients
- Continuous physiological monitoring (SpO₂, CO₂, Vitals)
- Neuromuscular condition support (e.g., MND, Duchenne)
- Skin integrity, pressure injury prevention, and wound care
- Autonomic dysreflexia and seizure management
- 24/7 Emergency algorithm response (blocked tubes, power failure, decannulation)
- Basic & Intermediate Life Support (BLS/ILS) including bag-valve mask
- Rapid escalation protocols to acute services
- Hospital-to-home discharge planning and step-down transitions
- Bespoke care plan development with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
- Training and competency sign-off for family and informal carers
- Full clinical governance, audit participation, and incident reporting
Who We Support
Northwind Healthcare provides qualified nursing staff throughout Aberdeenshire, offering dependable and compassionate support in a wide range of settings. Our nurses bring clinical expertise, clear communication, and a calm, reassuring presence to every environment. We understand that each situation is unique, and we take time to ensure that the skills we provide match the needs of the people receiving care.
Whether you require support in a care facility, in a private home, or within a community setting, our team is committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high quality nursing care.
- Care homes and residential care facilities
- Supported living services
- Individuals receiving care in their own homes
- Schools and education settings
- Nurseries and Early Learning and Childcare environments
- Community groups and local services
- Workplaces that require on site nursing support
- Short term or emergency cover for staffing gaps
- Clients with complex or long term health needs
- Families seeking clinical support within the home
Book a consultation with our leadership team so we can help determine the right solutions for you or your organisation.
Get in touchTeam Hierarchy
A look at how we structure our teams.
Why Northwind Healthcare
Choosing the right nursing support is an important decision, and our service is built on the values that matter most to the people we care for. Northwind Healthcare is led by experienced clinicians who understand the responsibilities that come with providing safe and reliable care. We focus on clear communication, professional integrity, and a steady, reassuring approach in every setting.
Our service model is designed to give every client both personal attention and dependable coverage. Each placement is supported by a lead coordinating nurse who acts as the main point of contact, ensuring consistency and clear communication. Working alongside the lead nurse is a small, dedicated team of four or five nurses who provide ongoing support. This structure gives clients one trusted contact while also providing round the clock reliability and the reassurance that care will always be available when needed.
We take time to understand each client’s needs and provide support that feels consistent, confident, and dependable. Our nurses bring strong clinical skills together with genuine compassion, making sure every person receives care that is both safe and respectful.
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Get in touchTrusted Across Scotland
Our clients rely on Northwind Healthcare for training that is clear, practical, and clinically informed. We are committed to delivering training that supports safe environments and skilled staff. The feedback we receive comes from managers, team leaders, and organisations that value high quality instruction. Their experiences highlight the care, clarity, and professionalism we deliver in every one of our services.
The past two years have been the worst, but today was the best day of my life. Thank you, Northwind!
Northwind Healthcare was created by nurses who understand the realities of frontline care, the pressures that staff face, and the standard of support that clients deserve.
Our service is shaped by people who have worked in these environments themselves, which means every decision is guided by practical experience and a genuine commitment to safe, high quality care.
We know what nurses need in order to deliver their best, and we know what clients need in order to feel fully supported.
Certifications
All of our nurses are certified to work in Scotland. We also support the SSSC induction framework. For more information on Social care from Northwind Healthcare please visit Homecare
NMC
Nursing and Midwifery Council
The professional regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK
PVG
Protecting Vulnerable Groups
Managed by Disclosure Scotland, this scheme ensures individuals are suitable to work with children or protected adults.
SSSC
Scottish Social Services Council
The regulator for the social service workforce in Scotland
NES
NHS Education for Scotland
The education and training body for the NHS in Scotland.
Health & Social Care Standards
The framework used by the Care Inspectorate and HIS to inspect services. The full title is "Health and Social Care Standards: My support, my life"
HIS
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
The national healthcare improvement organization; they inspect independent healthcare services (like private nursing agencies that provide clinical care).
HSE
Health and Safety Executive
The national regulator for workplace health and safety in Great Britain.
NHS (Service Level & Contracting)
The contracting for agency nursing is typically handled by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) or through local Health Board procurement teams.
Care Inspectorate
The official body responsible for inspecting standards of social care in Scotland
"Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation as any painter's or sculptor's work." Florence Nightengale