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Live-in Care: 4 Simple Tips to Find The Right Carer
il The relationship between carer and client should be built on trust, understanding and compassion. To choose the right carer, you need to follow these 4 steps. Why live-in care? Live-in care is a long-term solution that is gaining momentum as…
Is domiciliary care right for me?
Domiciliary care is right for you if you value independence, stability, affordability, and personalised one-to-one care, but it’s not right for everyone. What is domiciliary care? Domiciliary care is commonly known as home care and both are umbrella terms that…
Independent Living: Helping Your Loved One Stay At Home
There are ways to support independent living so that your loved one can stay safe in their own home for as long as possible. Most people take independence for granted, but for many, independent living is more challenging. Tasks that…
Home Care For The Elderly – How Much Does It Cost?
The cost of home care depends on the level of care you need, the number of hours you need care for, and whether you source your carer through an agency or an introductory platform. How much does home care for…
Looking for a Self-Employed Live in Carer? We Explore the Advantages
Are you looking for a self-employed live in carer? The world of care can be confusing and finding high quality self-employed carers can be a minefield. Add into that the emotions you’re bound to be experiencing if you’ve decided your loved one needs care, and the whole situation process of finding self employed home help can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are some sensible steps to take when finding a freelance live in carer. The 3 biggest advantages to hiring self-employed care workers are: saving money on service, better quality care, and increased control. Why hire a self-employed carer? What type of carer do you need? Should you be considering a care home? How do you go about finding a carer? What if that care solution turns out to be the wrong fit? It’s completely normal to have questions like this, and to feel like you don’t have any of the answers.…
5 tips to care for an elderly parent
Break it down, educate yourself on your options, set boundaries, talk to someone and share the burden. Sharing is caring, both for them and for you. Your parents’ age can creep up on you. One week you might be picking up their…
HomeTouch on London Live Morning News
Dr. Jamie Wilson, founder of HomeTouch on London Live Morning News, talking about the issues facing those in need of care, what makes HomeTouch work for you and for our carers, why it’s a better alternative to traditional agencies, and…
Home care agencies: what you need to know
There’s more than one path to take when it comes to home care. Home care agencies: what they do, how they do it, how much they cost, and the alternatives. If you’re starting to think about potential care, your two…
Tips For Hiring A Carer
Top tips for hiring a carer, including the types of care, the difference between hourly and live in care, the qualifications and experience you should look for, and the services available for finding a carer. Tips for hiring a carer…
Find a London Carer: Where to Start Your Search
Decisions about home care start with the type of care you need, and how you would like to find a carer. The options are agencies, self-employed and an introductory platform like HomeTouch. Tips for finding carers in London Sometimes the…
