Support shaped around you
Live-in care is provided for individuals who need help throughout the day and sometimes at night. Live-in carers live their lives alongside the people they support, in their homes, and are on hand to assist with every area of everyday life.
A long-term arrangement can be accessed on a very flexible basis, from one day through to indefinitely. Some people use live-in care on a permanent basis; others use it on an ad hoc basis, either to provide temporary help while they recover from an illness or to provide respite for a family carer.
The great strength of live-in care is continuity. Home stays home: familiar rooms, familiar routines, pets, neighbours and the garden. A dedicated carer brings reassurance around the clock, and families know their loved one is never alone if something happens.
We take matching seriously. A live-in carer shares your home, so we consider personality, interests and preferences alongside skills and experience. The arrangement is reviewed regularly to make sure it continues to work well for everyone.
How this service can help
- All-round friendly companionship, from reading the newspaper to playing games
- Support with outings, including grocery shopping, hospital appointments and walks
- Help around the house, including laundry, vacuuming and dusting
- Home-based activities such as cooking, baking and gardening
- Support at social events, clubs or church services
- Personal hygiene, including assistance with getting washed and dressed
- Health support, including help with medications
- Personal administration, including help with forms, letters and paying bills
Who may benefit
- People who need help day and night but want to stay at home
- Couples who want to remain together in their own home
- Families seeking an alternative to residential care
- People recovering from illness who need temporary full-time support