{"id":348500,"date":"2025-11-06T03:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T03:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=348500"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:45:28","slug":"what-is-live-in-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/live-in-care\/what-is-live-in-care\/","title":{"rendered":"What is live in care?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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Live-in care means having a specialist carer live with you in your home.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Personalised, one to one support from a live-in caregiver means you can be sure you always have someone on hand to help. You can maintain your independence and remain in the comfort of your own home.
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Assistance with personal routines such as bathing, using the toilet, and dressing<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support with taking medication and physiotherapy to clinical support to manage a complex condition<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emotional support<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0helping you<\/span>\u00a0avoid feelings of loneliness and\u00a0<\/span>isolat<\/span>ion<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What are the benefits of live in care?<\/h2>\n \n

24\/7 live-in care helps you to remain in the home and community you love while receiving dedicated care and support.<\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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An alternative to a residential home, live-in\u00a024-hour care<\/a>\u00a0allows you to continue with your preferred activities and routines in a way that best suits you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You have the benefit of being able to build a relationship with just a small number of key\u00a0carers<\/a>\u00a0who provide companionship, as well as care<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Having a professional live-in carer to support you with your day-to-day needs means you can spend precious time with family members on activities that give you enjoyment<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If relatives live some distance away, family members have peace of mind that a live-in carer is helping you maintain your current health and routines<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What do live in carers do?<\/h2>\n \n

A live-in carer helps with day-to-day activities so you can continue to live at home.<\/p>\n \n \n

This might include providing personal care, helping prepare meals or administering medication. Many carers also help people get out to the shops, become travelling companions on day trips or support with maintaining much-loved hobbies. Our carers also provide emotional support, especially to those who would otherwise be living alone.<\/p>\n

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Costs of live in care<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

Our 24\/7\u00a0live-in care costs<\/a>\u00a0vary because they are based on your specific needs. You can call us and chat to our friendly and knowledgeable staff who will be happy to give you a quote. We\u2019ll arrange for one of our local care managers to visit you at home for a free assessment. They will ensure a care plan is put in place that\u2019s tailored to your exact needs and confirm the cost of your care.<\/p>\n

We have no hidden fees or long notice periods. You\u2019ll only pay for what\u2019s been agreed in your care plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Speak to our team\u200b<\/h3>\n

Our friendly, knowledgeable team can answer your questions and talk you through your options. We are available 7 days a week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Book a free care assessment<\/h3>\n

Your local Helping Hands care manager will visit you to understand your needs and preferences and discuss how we can help. We can visit you at home, in hospital or even a care home to carry out the care assessment.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Confirm your care package<\/h3>\n

We create a tailored care plan for you to review. Once you’ve agreed the plan, we can organise care in as little as 24 hours.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support for managing a complex condition<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

Our live-in carers can support you in managing a range of complex conditions. This includes helping customers who need assistance with PEG feeding or stoma care, who use oxygen at home or have needs related to living with spinal injuries.<\/p>\n

Our team of specialist nurses train, support, and oversee the delivery of care with our live-in carers. We are one of the few care providers who are\u00a0TDDI registered<\/a>\u00a0with the Care Quality Commission, which means we meet the highest standards of practice and training to provide support to people with complex, progressive or terminal conditions.<\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0complex care<\/a>\u00a0and the conditions we can support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n

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The idea of welcoming a new person into your home can seem a little daunting at first, but we\u2019ll walk you through each step of the way and make sure you\u2019re matched with someone you feel comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All our carers are trained to the trusted Helping Hands standard, supported by their local branch and a team of specialist nurses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hear how we support Penny to live independently<\/h2>\n \n

Our live-in care team has supported Penny to live independently at home since 2017.<\/p>\n \n \n

She has cerebral palsy, so we help her with showering, dressing, and moving around her home.<\/p>\n

Knowing she enjoys meeting new people, one of Penny\u2019s carers recently found her a local wheelchair dancing class. Penny has now added this to her list of hobbies alongside swimming and yoga and made new friends through the class who she keeps in touch with online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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