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Can I Arrange Live-in Care Just for a Few Weeks?

  • Writer: Camille Larvin-Hughes
    Camille Larvin-Hughes
  • Dec 16
  • 4 min read

Updated: 7 days ago

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At Access Care we know how unpredictable life can be. Sometimes, a loved one may only need extra support for a short period of time - a few weeks while recovering from an illness, after a hospital stay, or during a particularly challenging time at home. If you’ve been wondering, “Can I arrange live-in care just for a few weeks?”, the answer is a reassuring yes.


Here at Access Care, we specialise in providing flexible live-in care solutions in the UK, that are tailored to the needs of you and your family. 


Short-term respite care can be just as beneficial as long-term placements, giving your loved one the support, companionship, and safety that they need without any long-term commitment.


Short-term live-in care can make a real difference during transitional periods. Some situations where temporary care is invaluable include:

  • Post-hospital recovery: After a procedure or illness, your loved one may need help with daily activities like meals, personal care, and medication.

  • Respite for family carers: Caring for someone 24/7 can be exhausting. A few weeks of professional, short term live-in care can give you time to rest and recharge.

  • During a family emergency or holiday: If you need to be away, live-in carers can ensure continuity of care and comfort for your loved one.

  • Short-term dementia care at home support: Even a few weeks of professional live-in care can help someone living with dementia maintain routine, reduce stress, and stay safe.


Even a short live-in care placement can provide peace of mind, improve quality of life, and help to make sure that your loved one remains safe and comfortable in their own home.


We understand that when it comes to short term live-in care  options, flexibility is so essential. Our process is designed to be simple and reassuring for families:

  1. Initial Consultation We talk to you and your loved one about the level of live-in care support that is needed, the length of the live-in care placement, and any specific requirements that you or your loved one may have. This helps us make sure that we match you with a live-in carer who is skilled and compatible.

  2. Carer MatchingWe carefully select a live-in carer from our team who can step in immediately, whether the placement is a few days or a few weeks. Personality, experience, and approach are all carefully thought about to ensure a comfortable fit.

  3. Meeting the Carer Where possible, we arrange for you and your loved one to meet the live-in carer before they move in. Even for short-term placements, this helps build trust and familiarity quickly.

  4. Ongoing SupportOur team checks in regularly during the placement to make sure everything is running smoothly. We adjust the care solutions that have been arranged, if and when needed, providing flexibility and reassurance for both the family and the live-in care client.


Even a temporary live-in care placement offers numerous advantages:

  • Continuity of Care: Your loved one keeps their own and familiar daily routines and familiarity, which is particularly important for dementia care at home.

  • Personalised Support: Care is tailored to your family’s specific and unique needs. It is not a one-size-fits-all approach with Access Care.

  • Flexibility: Placements can be extended or shortened depending on the circumstances, without pressure.

  • Peace of Mind: Knowing a professional short term live-in carer is in the home brings so much comfort to both your loved one and your family.


Short-term live-in care is not just a “stop-gap.” It’s a really effective way to maintain safety, routine, and wellbeing, helping to make sure that your loved one thrives even during challenging periods.


Tips for Families Thinking About Short-Term Live-in Care

Access Care recommends the following to make the process smoother for both you and your loved one.

  • Plan Ahead: Even if the placement is temporary, gathering key information such as medication lists, routines, and preferences helps the live-in carer and in turn your loved one settle quickly.

  • Discuss Expectations: Be clear about the tasks the live-in carer will support from the offset, and any activities or companionship needs that your loved one may have.

  • Meet the Carer: Even a brief meeting prior to the live-in care arrangement starting can be useful in helping to build trust and comfort.

  • Stay Involved: Keep communication open during the placement. Short-term live-in care works best when it’s a partnership between the live-in carer and family.


Reassurance for Families with Access Care

Choosing live-in care - even for a few weeks, doesn’t have to be stressful. At Access Care, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, flexible, and professional live-in care that is tailored to every situation and every client. We recognise that it is not a one size fits all situation. Each and every client has unique needs and requirements and we work with them.


Whether your loved one needs dementia care at home, general live-in care, or simply some extra support during a transitional period, our live-in carers are experienced, kind, and dedicated to making life easier and safer for their client and their families.


Think Access Care for Live-in Care for Weeks, Months or More

So, can you arrange short term, live-in care just for a few weeks? Absolutely. Short-term placements can provide vital support, peace of mind, and continuity of care without a long-term commitment.


Here at Access Care, we believe that care should be flexible, personalised, and delivered with kindness and compassion. Whether it’s live-in care for a few days, a few weeks, or longer, we’re here to make the process simple, reassuring, and effective.


If you’re thinking about short-term live-in care for a loved one, please be sure to reach out to Access Care. We’ll help you arrange the right live-in care support quickly, professionally, and with the compassion your family deserves. To speak to a member of our friendly team please call 0330 401 0023. You can also email us at hello@acess-care.co.uk.



 
 
 

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Tiggy Bradshaw

Tiggy Bradshaw is the CEO and driving force behind Access Care, a family-run live-in care agency founded in 1994. Tiggy stepped into the company founded by her mother, Judie Tighe, after growing up immersed in the business and its values. Under her leadership, Access Care remains small enough to pay attention to the details yet large enough to deliver impactful care solutions across the UK. 


Her mission is to arrange compassionate, professional live-in carers that enable individuals to remain in their own homes with dignity, rather than moving into a residential setting. With decades of experience behind the team, Tiggy prioritises highly-vetted carers, personalised matching and a caring, family-first ethos. 


Together with her dedicated team, Tiggy continues to build on the founding vision of transforming live-in care - treating every family, client and carer as if they were part of her own.

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