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Sep 22, 2015 5 min

How much do private carers cost?

How much does a live-in carer cost? Live-in care prices can start at £1250 per week, and hourly care can cost from £15 per hour. Private carer hourly rates in 2019 have not changed significantly. The price of private home care can rise or fall depending on the level of care required, as well as factors like geographical location.   The price of home care: how much do private carers cost? Growing older can be full of rewards: paying off the mortgage, watching the kids grow up, having grandchildren. It can also be a challenging time – as our bodies age, things that used to be easy become more difficult. Growing older with dignity, in the familiar, safe surroundings of one’s own home can ease the strain. If you are, or your loved one is, medically able to stay at home, a private carer can offer a practical and sustainable middle…

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Sep 16, 2015 4 min

9 Good Ways To Stay Healthy in Old Age

Diet, vitamins, exercise and pre-emptive safety measures; here’s how to live a happier, healthier, longer life in your own home. Ageing is a natural part of life, and no matter how long we try and ward it off, it comes…

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Sep 10, 2015 3 min
Home care

7 Benefits of Live in Home Care

Home care can increase independence, providing stability, flexibility and a highly personalised level of care. It’s also be much more affordable. 7 Benefits of home care for elderly parents Watching someone you love get older can be difficult, especially when they start to…

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Jun 10, 2015 2 min
What are the alternatives to care homes?

Why Are Care Homes Falling Out Of Fashion?

Better health means we’re living longer, and care homes cost a lot. This means that families are opting for flexible, long term, home care solutions. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that despite the population…

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Apr 27, 2015 3 min
care for elderly spouse

Caring for an elderly spouse

It can be difficult adjusting to life when caring for an elderly spouse – but it can be a rewarding experience that strengthens your relationship. Caring for an elderly spouse Caring for an elderly spouse can be a strain, especially…

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Apr 21, 2015 2 min
Summer holiday care

How to find a reliable carer

You will need to look for experience, qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK, references and, above all, how they interact with your loved one.  Searching for your own care is by no means a simple process, but the benefits of…

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Apr 8, 2015 1 min
Private carer wanted

Private carer wanted London?

Private carer wanted in London? Are you looking for a private carer for an elderly relative? HomeTouch provides an online curated directory where you can search for self-employed carers living in your area. Once you have found a suitable carer,…

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Mar 31, 2015 2 min
home carer in London - finding the right care

Home carer in London – Self-employed live in carers

HomeTouch will help you to find the right self-employed home carer in London. Looking for a Home Carer in London? Hometouch is an award-winning online marketplace where you can search for self-employed carers in your local area, for free. All of…

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Mar 16, 2015 2 min
How to find a carer in London

Finding a Private Carer in London

You will need to look for experience, qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK, references and, above all, how they interact with your loved one.  Guide to locating a private carer in London When you are looking to hire a…

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