{"id":346485,"date":"2025-11-03T14:21:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=346485"},"modified":"2025-12-02T15:36:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T15:36:47","slug":"24-hour-care-at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/live-in-care\/24-hour-care-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"24-hour care at home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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What is 24\/7 care?<\/h2>\n \n

24\/7 care offers you a live-in carer who stays in your home to support your care needs.<\/p>\n \n \n

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24\/7 hour care, also known as\u00a0live-in care<\/a>, refers to dedicated support provided at home. 24 hour care is suitable for people of all ages and can range from short-long term care<\/a>. This support enables you to have the constant reassurance that there is always someone there to provide you with consistent and professional care to the highest standards.<\/p>\n

Whether you need assistance with\u00a0personal care<\/a>\u00a0in the morning or accessing the toilet safely in the middle of the night, your dedicated team of carers will be there whenever you need them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How can a live in carer support me at home?<\/h2>\n \n

24-hour care provides you with a live-in carer to support you in your own home.<\/p>\n \n \n

Our live-in care managers work alongside you and your family to decide on the most appropriate care for you and ensure everything meets your needs and wishes. Creating your bespoke\u00a0nursing care plan<\/a>\u00a0is a collaborative process so that everything is tailored to you and your requirements, regardless of your health condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Our carers can support you with:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Personal care includes routines such as bathing, dressing and toileting, as well as stoma and catheter support<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All of our carers are trained in mobility support, including hoists, assisted transfers and mobility aids<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A live-in carer can support you to live with a type of dementia, cancer, Parkinson\u2019s, or anything else<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your carer will be able to assist with your medication \u2013 including collecting it, organising it and helping you take it<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Keeping up with the housework and gardening can be difficult, but your carer can help manage this burden<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your carer can prepare your favourite meals, drinks and snacks, as well as picking up your shopping for you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whether it\u2019s picking up a prescription, buying a newspaper or helping with your mail, your carer is always there<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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One of the great benefits of having a live-in carer is the wonderful companionship you\u2019ll be able to enjoy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How does 24-hour live in care work?<\/h2>\n \n

24-hour live-in care involves having two live-in carers with you in your home at all times.<\/p>\n \n \n

If you or your loved one require 24-hour care for\u00a0complex care<\/a>\u00a0needs, you may need two live-in carers, or one live-in carer alongside support from our local\u00a0visiting care<\/a>\u00a0team. Your extra carer who will cover your live-in carer\u2019s breaks and provide support for you overnight. So, if your loved one has advanced dementia and needs constant care during the day and wakes throughout the night, we will ensure we have the very best team of live-in and visiting carers to support them, who will get to know them and their routines and be able to provide care tailored specifically for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Is 24-hour care an alternative to care homes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

24-hour care is seen as a direct alternative to a care home<\/a> or supported living arrangement, providing you with dedicated, one-to-one support in every aspect of daily life. Here are some of the many benefits of opting for live-in care over residential care:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The advantages of 24-hour care<\/h2>\n \n

24-hour care provides an unrivalled level of support in the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n \n \n

There are many advantages of 24-hour care, but perhaps the most important aspect for having round-the-clock care at home is that everything is done on your terms, overseen by your local care manager.<\/p>\n

There are no prescribed meals or set times for getting up in the morning; everything is carried out the way you want it to be and when you want it to occur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Other advantages of live-in care include:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Live-in care means that you have constant support at all times. Whether you need help toileting in the middle of the night, or want a friendly companion to accompany you out for lunch, you\u2019ll always have someone on hand.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Not only does 24-hour care give you constant peace of mind, but it also reassures your loved ones that you\u2019ll be getting the support you need at all hours of the day \u2013 something you truly can\u2019t put a price on<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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24-hour care allows you to be as independent as possible by having a carer constantly on hand to support your needs. Our person-centred care plans put your wishes first, allowing you to keep living life on your terms.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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24-hour care allows you to remain in the home that you love, surrounded by your favourite furnishings, sights and memories. This familiarity can be particularly beneficial for people living with types of dementia.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Having dedicated,\u00a0nurse-supported care<\/a>\u00a0at home allows your carers to understand any complex care needs you may have, including those living with\u00a0types of dementia<\/a>. Your carers will be able to monitor your condition.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Having care at home, rather than moving to a residential nursing home, means that your care plan will be fully customised to your personal requirements and preferences, rather than following a prescribed routine<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We love sharing stories about how our customers are benefitting from having a live-in carer. Find out how Kathleen and Enid\u2019s live-in carers, Chris and Amanda, have helped them to maintain independent, fulfilling lifestyles in their own homes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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