What is Live-in Care?

Live-in Care is a modern full-time care solution that allows you or your loved one to stay at home in familiar, relaxed surroundings with a comfortable routine. There is none of the disruption or confusion that often comes with a move to a new unfamiliar environment and the level of care and support is incomparable.

For those that value their independence, that want to stay behind their own front door and not have to leave their cherished home or pets, Live-in Care is the perfect solution. A fully trained Live-in Carer lives in the home and provides bespoke one-to-one full time care and companionship, following an agreed support plan that is personalised to the individual.

The costs of Live-in Care are comparable to many nursing or care homes; a financial advantage of Live-in Care is that, unlike the cost of a Care home, the cost of one-to-one in home care can be offset against the capital appreciation of the property which remains a viable asset.

Bespoke, personal one-to-one home care

Each individual support plan is put together in conference with those that are familiar with existing routines and needs. Each plan is arranged on your terms and is designed to meet existing preferences for medications, meals and eating times, naps and favoured activities. And as needs change, a one-to-one support plan offers the flexibility to change with those needs.

Helping Hands Carers all have specialist training to match their compassionate, caring natures; it takes a special sort of person to be a Live-in Carer and we’re delighted to have so many professional, supportive and trusted individuals on our staff.

Live-in Care offers peace of mind

Families who entrust their loved ones to Live-in Care from Helping Hands rest easy with the peace of mind that someone is always on hand; that someone is providing care, companionship and taking care of household chores. 

The carer will sleep in their own room at the house and follow a bespoke support plan created specifically for their customer. They are on hand to help with personal care such as toileting, bathing or overseeing medication or mobility; they keep up with the housekeeping chores such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping. And often of greatest importance, they spend quality time with their companion, chatting and keeping them company.

When you put all this together it means that when family comes to visit, they don’t have to worry about going to the shops, cleaning the house or making sure that medication has been taken. The family can visit or call whenever they want and spend quality time with each other, enjoying one another’s company knowing that their loved one is in the best possible place and in the best possible hands.