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Live-In Care 19 May, 2020

Moving from a Care home to Live in care during Covid-19

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and news regarding care homes has led to many families considering alternative care arrangements for their loved ones. Families are naturally concerned about the impact of COVID-19 in care homes and the recent rapid spread of the virus. Additionally, many families have been restricted from visiting their loved ones in residential …

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Live-In Care / News & Current Affairs 23 Apr, 2020

The Benefits of Live-In Care During Covid-19 Pandemic

The outbreak of Covid-19 has seen an unprecedented surge in demand on health and social care services and many resources are being stretched to breaking point. Hospital discharge teams are tending to go down the route of discharge to care homes, or to their own homes with drop in care packages. Live-in care is not …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 29 Apr, 2019

Live-in carer in London – finding the right match

The three main ways to find a London live in carer: going through an agency, engaging a self-employed carer, or using an introductory agency like Hometouch. Would you like to know more about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service? Find a carer Schedule a call How do I find a live-in carer in London? Hiring a live …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 20 Apr, 2019

Live in Care London: Finding the Right Care

Finding the right carer isn’t just about experience and qualifications, it’s also about finding the personality fit that will lead to a close and trusting relationship. Live in Care London: Finding the Right Care It can be challenging to find the right home care. While no one likes to think of their loved ones, or …

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Cost of Care / Live-In Care 12 Apr, 2019

Will the council pay for live-in care?

How to pay for live-in care? Live-in home care is either paid for with the support of the council or privately funded. Local authority funding for care in your own home is typically accessed through direct payments or a council funded package. People are expected to make a financial contribution to the care they need …

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Live-In Care 25 Mar, 2019

What Home Modifications are Needed for a Live-In Carer?

A live-in carer can enable your loved one to continue living safely in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. However, there are a few practical measures and steps you should take before they move in. Dementia, illness or disability can make it impossible for someone to live independently, without the significant risk of …

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Elderly Parents / Live-In Care 18 Mar, 2019

Moving from a care home to live-in care

Choosing the right care for a loved one can be a challenge. The choice can seem overwhelming. Dementia, disability, family commitments, or a crisis at home can make a residential facility look like the only option. However, the change in environment and routine may not suit all individuals. Living away from home comforts and friends …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 9 Apr, 2018

Is home care better than care homes?

Care homes, day care or home care? The choice can be confusing and, at a vulnerable time, many elderly people are frightened about the future. Different families have differing needs, residential care is not the only alternative – elderly home care could be a better option. Home carers can maintain your loved one’s safety, wellbeing …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 3 Oct, 2017

What is Live-in Care?

Live-in care means that a carer will live-in your loved one’s home. Find out how live-in care can work for you, including information about costs, where a live-in carer can be found, and what they will need. What is live in home care? Live-in care means that a carer will live-in your loved one’s home around …

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Carer Tips / Live-In Care / Types of care 18 Aug, 2017

Home Safety Without a Carer

Ensuring home safety can be difficult without a carer, but there are measures you can put in place while you decide on the right home care solution for you. Home safety Nothing is quite like a person being on hand to physically help. Whether it’s cooking a meal, answering the door to strangers, or even …

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