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How to fund live-in care: your options in England
You can fund live-in care through benefits such as Attendance Allowance, council support, NHS continuing healthcare, private funds or a mix of these, and which routes are open depends on the person’s needs and finances. Funding rules in Scotland and…
How much does live-in care cost per week?
Live-in care with Hometouch typically costs £1,200 to £1,500 a week, which is about £170 to £215 a day. That pays for a vetted, self-employed carer who lives in the home and supports the person day and night, and the…
Changes in behaviour that may need a live-in carer, and what to do next
Changes in behaviour that may need a live-in carer include missed medication, falls, poor sleep, weight loss, self-neglect and withdrawal from friends. No single change proves that someone needs one, but several together, or a pattern that is getting worse,…
Live-in care packages: what social workers need to know
Social workers are often among the first to see that someone can no longer manage safely at home, and live-in care is one of the options to weigh. This guide explains what a live-in care package covers, how a referral…
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What is domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care is one of the most searched-for terms in elderly care, and one of the least clearly explained. If you have come across it while researching options for a parent or family member, this guide explains what it means…
How is dementia care coordinated alongside other health conditions?
World Cancer Day (4 February) and Heart Month, both held in February, highlight an important reality for many families: people living with dementia often manage other health conditions at the same time. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke are common…
NHS Continuing Healthcare for dementia: A step-by-step guide
Many families supporting someone living with dementia don’t realise the NHS may fund their care in full. NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a non-means-tested funding package that can cover the entire cost of care (including live-in care at home) for…
Lewy body dementia care at home: a guide for families
Lewy body dementia is one of the most common types of dementia, according to the NHS. It is caused by abnormal protein deposits forming inside brain cells. It affects thinking, movement, sleep, and behaviour, and its symptoms can fluctuate dramatically…
Choosing a live-in care provider: The 7 questions every family should ask
Key insights Choosing a live-in care provider is one of the most significant decisions a family will make. Getting it right matters as much as acting quickly Not all providers operate the same way: CQC-regulated agencies and introductory agencies have…
Medications that worsen dementia: what families should know
Key insights No current medicine stops, slows down or reverses dementia, although four medicines can temporarily help with memory and thinking in some types Some medicines can worsen confusion, drowsiness and falls in dementia, including certain anticholinergic drugs, antipsychotics and…
