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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’ve come across it while researching options for a parent or loved one, here’s what it means and what…
Personal health budgets for dementia care: How to use NHS Funding to choose your own carer
Most families who have been awarded NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assume the NHS will simply tell them who will provide their care. Few realise they can ask for something different. A Personal Health Budget changes that. It gives families the…
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…
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Will the council pay for live-in care?
Understanding funding for live-in care can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to support a loved one. Our guide explains when councils contribute to costs and how to access available support. Caring for someone at home raises important questions about funding.…
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How much is overnight care for the elderly?
Caring for a loved one at night can be challenging. Elderly relatives may need help to use the bathroom, take medication, or simply feel reassured if they wake up confused. For families supporting someone with dementia, the night can be…
Live-in Care: Perfect Solution for Patients Recovering from a Stroke
Over 100,000 cases of stroke are reported annually in UK alone, making it a very prevalent condition. A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs because the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted. We’re here to help. Call us if you have any questions about our exceptional live-in care.020 3870 4220 This causes the rapid death of brain cells leading to loss of function from the affected portion of the brain. This can include loss of movement and sensation in limbs, changes in speech, and even incontinence. Stroke is the number one cause of neurological deaths worldwide. More about Strokes Acute stroke attacks can be divided into two categories: ischaemic and haemorrhagic. Both lead to the interruption of blood supply to the brain. The most common type is ischaemic; it is usually caused by a blood clot formed elsewhere in the body but is circulated all the way up to the…
Care At Home: What Are My Options?
If you feel like the time has come for you to hire some assistance whilst staying in the comfort of your own home, look no further. HomeTouch offers a wide range of care at home services, each unique to the client’s needs. We’re here to help. Call us if you have any questions about our exceptional live-in care.020 3870 4220 All the different options can often be confusing which is why we have provided a comprehensive list explaining each type of care at home services. You can pick what is best suited for you and your needs from the option below. 24-hour care This kind of care is ideal for anyone who wants to continue living in the comfort of their own home with the added security and assistance of a carer 24/7. If your condition forces you to have assistance during the night on bathroom visits or just in general 24-hour live-in…
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 does live in…
What Does a Private Live in Carer Need?
A private live in carer for an elderly person will need space of their own, access to bathroom facilities and privacy. These are the key requirements for providing live in personal care and for carers looking for private live in care jobs. In this article we answer questions such as What do live in carers do? and Can I have a live in carer? A private live in carer for an elderly person will need a space of their own, access to bathroom facilities and time for privacy. If you are looking for private live in carer advice, please contact us on the live chat to discuss your needs. How to find a private live in carer Quality private live in carers are not easy to find. If you looking for a private live in caregiver for your relative, Hometouch can assist, either through our introductory or regulated service. We…
Live-in carer London
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. Hometouch’s live in care service is one of the most trusted live in care companies in…
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