Domiciliary care at home

Domiciliary care is visiting care provided in your own home. A trained carer supports daily living at agreed times, helping maintain independence, dignity, and safety in familiar surroundings.

Care is flexible. It can begin with a few hours a week and adapt as needs change, guided by a clear care plan.

Our care plans focus on what support is genuinely needed and what can remain independent.

Support may include:

• Help with washing, dressing, and toileting

• Assistance getting in and out of bed safely

• Meal preparation and hydration support

• Medication reminders

• Light household tasks

• Companionship and reassurance

• Evening or overnight visits, where required

Care is delivered with respect for routines, preferences, and personal dignity.

Domiciliary care may be suitable if you or your loved one:

• Want to continue living at home

• Need help with personal care or daily tasks

• Are recovering after illness, injury, or hospital discharge

• Are living with frailty, disability, or early-stage dementia

• Need regular support, but not 24-hour care

As needs change, care can be reviewed, increased, or transitioned to live-in care when appropriate.

Choosing the right type of care depends on the level of support needed.

Domiciliary care

• Visiting care at set times

• Paid on an hourly basis

• Suitable for lower to moderate needs

• Flexible and adaptable

Live-in care

• One carer living in the home

• Continuous day-and-night support

• Suitable for more complex or advanced needs

• Greater continuity and reassurance

Our care experts help you understand the difference and plan with confidence.

For many people, domiciliary care offers an alternative to residential care.

With care at home:

• Familiar routines are preserved

• One-to-one attention is prioritised

• Independence is supported, not removed

• Families remain closely involved

For many, this supports well-being and dignity for longer.

Domiciliary care is usually charged hourly. Costs vary depending on:

• Location

• Number of visits or hours required

• Type of support needed

Some people may be eligible for local authority funding or direct payments. Our team can explain what support may be available and what to expect. We’ll help you understand costs clearly before any decisions are made.

Our approach is grounded in clinical expertise and personal understanding.

• Doctor-founded care guided by clinical specialists

• Clinical oversight and clear care planning

• Vetted, experienced carers, selected for both skill and communication

• Personalised matching – finding a carer who understands the individual

• Ongoing support for families, not just care delivery

We focus on care confidence, helping families make informed decisions at a difficult time.

1. Speak with a Hometouch care expert

2. Discuss needs, preferences, and timing

3. Receive clear guidance and recommended carers

4. Put domiciliary care in place, with ongoing support

Talk to a care expert today. No obligation. Just clear guidance.