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Advantages Of Live-in Care There are many advantages and benefits of having 24 hour carers at home. Here we discuss the importance of home care for elderly and many of the benefits in greater detail to help you understand how arranging live-in care can truly help not only your relative through one to one care but give the whole family peace of mind. Stay Living In Your Own Home Whatever your age, whether you are a young adult who needs support and care or a frail, elderly person we believe it is your right to be cared for at home. It is perhaps obvious therefore that being cared for in the comfort of your own home is the primary benefit of arranging 'Live-in Care.' Live-in Care Is Good Value For Money When considering if Live-in Care represents good value for money, the primary consideration is in the actual ‘care’ being delivered. One-to-one attention, care, and support throughout a 24hr period as and when required offers unrivalled levels of focussed care. In the south of England many residential homes can reach more than £1500 per week with Live-in Care being around £1200-£1500 per week there is synergy amongst the two in this regard. But institutions will rarely be able to compete with the personalised approach to care for a Live-in Carer. Live-in Care Represents Safety Thankfully, arranging Live-in Care ensures that even if you need full-time care, you can safely stay in your own home. There perhaps is no greater evidence regarding this than the Coronavirus pandemic proving how much safer it can be to remain living in your own home rather than moving to a ‘care home.’ Access Care is proud to be a member of ‘The Live-in Care Hub,’ an impartial information resource to help people decide about arranging live in home help for yourself or a relative. Our pooled research produced a report in 2021 entitled ‘Better At Home’ in which the following statistics re stated: ​ “…. live-in care offers greater safety and improved wellbeing, than institutional care. The members of the Live-in Care Hub together look after more than 2000 people and have been significantly less likely to be affected by Covid, despite being able to continue to enjoy their lives. The rate that people have died of Coronavirus in Care and Nursing Homes is about 7,136 per 100,000. The rate for over-80s in general was 2376 per 100,000. For live-in care, the rate was significantly lower at 1,482 per 100,0005” ​ It is perhaps obvious that living in your own home therefore reduces the risk of contracting infectious illnesses. Similarly, a ‘Live-in Carer’ is less likely to be a source of infection for a person living in their own home as he/she does not care for multiple people in many establishments. Make An Informed Decision Learn more about the Live-in Care we arrange nationwide by reading our brochure. You can download the brochure directly, or request the brochure by post. Request A Brochure Live-in Care Offers Great Flexibility The nature of Live-in Care affords a professional care giver the luxury of devoting all of their time to just one person. Live-in care is delivered calmly, without haste and pressure. Complimenting the one-to-one delivery of care is the ability for it to be delivered as and when the client wishes. Fancy snuggling in bed on a cold winter’s morning? Having your lunch, a little later in the day, wallowing in a warm bubble bath at 3pm, Live-in Care allows the flexibility to change your routine to suit your mood and supports your right to do what you want, when you choose. Choice of Live-in Carer Choosing who lives with you in your own home is of paramount importance. And based on care needs and personality we will work hard to present you with a choice of professional, qualified, and appropriately experienced Live-in Carers for you to choose from. Enjoy Nutritious Home-cooked Meals With A Live-in Carer Many of our Live-in Carers and their Clients (where able) enjoy preparing meals together. The conversation and reminiscing generated whilst following a recipe together helps cement a firm relationship between the two. Cooking as an activity has many mental health benefits and can reduce stress (unless you burn the scones!), stimulate the senses and appetite, encourage creativity, maintain independence, and make conversation. Food ignites the senses, can evoke emotions and memories and can just be good old fun too! Live-in Carers are perfectly placed to assist their clients with any special dietary needs. They can prepare a healthy, delicious, and nutritious meal plan tailored to their specific health needs and their preferred wishes. A Healthy Lifestyle Is Easily Promoted With Live-in Care As well as helping you keep a healthy diet, your Live-in Carer will help you lead a healthy lifestyle: keeping active, socialising, grooming & dressing, and much more. Your Live-in Carer can help you go to community events or host friends and family over for tea. They can also research local low impact exercise classes, or help you keep fit at home. Keeping active and social is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and as we get older can be difficult to keep up on our own - here is where your Live-in Carer can truly make a difference! CALL US TODAY: 01264 319 399 Other Benefits & Advantages of Live-in Home Care Companionship and social & emotional support As a couple, you can stay together – whether one or both of you need support Continuing to live in your local community amongst friends and family Support to continue with hobbies and interests You can stay at home and therefore keep your much-loved pets Your whole family will have a great sense of peace of mind Family & relatives benefit from building a strong relationship with the Live-in Carer/s The whole family will have peace of mind Protecting the family home and inheritance (See cost section) Relief from having to do the domestic chores (laundry, ironing, cleaning etc.) Perhaps unsurprisingly we can talk about the benefits of Live-in Care until the cows come home. Many of the advantages of Live-in Care are bespoke to our clients and we pride ourselves on helping you identify the main advantage for you and your family.

​ Providing peace of mind for the whole family by arranging the finest, qualified Live-in Carers . Enquire Now Specialist Live-in Elderly Care Agency Since 1994 Access Care has led the charge in arranging companionship, care and support for the elderly living at home, across the UK. We match and introduce professional, qualified and stringently vetted Live-in Carers to our clients. Pioneers in 24-hour live-in domiciliary care, our founder was ahead of the curve, realising a need for the private home care service we provide today. Care can be arranged within 48 hours (often less) and our bespoke elderly care service represents excellent value for money. The Trusted Home Care Agency In The UK Download Brochure Our Live-in Care Services Elderly Home Care Up Dementia Care At Home Discover a viable alternative to a Residential Care Home for people living with Dementia. Dementia Care Up Care For Couples Up Respite Care Support For those times when family carers need to re-charge their batteries and it's so important, they do. Respite At Home Up Companionship Care Up Complex Live-in Care Complex health and social care needs are not a barrier to people who want to remain living in their own home. Complex Care Up Make An Informed Decision Learn more about Live-in elder care by reading our brochure. Download or request the brochure by post. Request A Live-in Care Brochure Discover the areas we cover Providing live-in care UK wide Up Why Us? Excellent customer service, honesty, efficiency and 30 years of experience in this specialist sector make us a leader in arranging Li ve-in Car e at home. We believe organising elder live in care should be a positive experience and we will make it one for you. We provide families true peace of mind by arranging the finest carers to live with people in their own home. We arrange Live-in Care with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency. ​ ​ ​ ​ We Listen Up Discover More We are here to guide you on your care journey with honest, sincere advice to help you make the right decision. About Us Up Discover More A family run business for over 30 years. We were on e of the first private live-in care agencies in the country. We truly believe there’s no place like home. ​ If your loved one’s greatest wish is to sta y in the comfort of thei r own home, living the ir life as they choose, with fa miliar routines and surrounded by comforting memories, then Live-in Care is a wonderful solution. Predominantly arranging private carers for e lderly people, we m atch and introduce our wonderful carers to anyone over the age of 18. ​ We not only hear what you need, we truly listen to what would help you. Years of experience as a domiciliary care agency in this specialist field have taught us that the following qualities matter most to our customers when entrusting an agency with arranging private carers for the elderly or a loved one of any age: ​ Impeccable customer service Not only hearing, but listening Paying attention to detail Being on the end of the phone as and when needed Offering a choice of quality, professional ‘Live-in Carers’ for selection Providing value for money ​ Why Live-in Care? A viable alternative to a residential care home , arranging Live-in Care is a popular option for people across the UK. People who want to live in their own home, whilst receiving the round-the-clock care and support. Access Care will arrange a ‘Live-in Carer’ that truly suits the individual needs and wishes of your family. ​ Live in elder care suits people of all age s, living with all types of conditions. From young adults living with health conditions and people living with physical disabilities, to frail, elderly parents, Live-in Care suits everyone. We can help Talk to a friendly Live-in Care expert Get In Touch ​ Our professional, yet friendly consultants will find a tailored solution for your family We know that arranging ‘Live-in Care’ gives everyone true peace of mind. Our families feel safe and are secure in the knowledge that parents and loved ones are cared for. Knowing loved ones are comfortable, clean, warm, and well-fed. That they are not lonely. They have a companion and friend to laugh with them, smile with them and help them make the best every day. Gone are the pressures of the home; with the laundry, home-cooked meals and cleaning taken care of. That is what you engage us for, a leading Live-in Care agency who promises to find you the perfect Live-in Carer. ​ Whether your primary consideration is cost, experience, or a specific language. If you need a driver, a pet-lover, or anything else, we will do our best to find you your ideal match. ​ Our lovely client of 15 years Mrs Souster with her carer Zsuzsanna True Peace Of Mind We do the challenging work for you ​ We ensure the live-in care givers we present to you for selection are expertly trained and have been recently vetted. We will make recommendations based on personality & your given criteria. ​ From an ‘elderly companion’ to a ‘complex care’ home carer, we have truly dedicated and wonderful professionals for you to chose from, and as we cover the UK, we are indeed a local care agency to you! Client Testimonial I can’t thank you enough for all your care, kindness, and friendship (especially the good humour!). As a family we cannot thank you enough for the care and compassion that Mum has received. Because you take the time to get to know her, her needs and the family, the care that you have put in place has always been an easy transition and made it possible to keep Mum in her own home. ​ Mrs Tucker “ “ Read More Client Testimonials

Live-in Care Hampshire Providing peace of mind for the whole family by arranging the finest, qualified Live-in Carers. ​ ​ New Customer 01264 319 399 Open until 5pm tonight Quality "live-in care" in your own home in Hampshire. Live-in homecare arranged by our Hampshire team offers round-the-clock support and companionship. For over 30 years we've arranged live-in care, companionship and expert home care support to thousands of individuals in Hampshire. ​ Call our Hampshire Live-In Care Agency to discuss care: Our Live-in Carers really appreciate your local area and can accompany you to your favourite places whether it is a concert at Winchester Cathedral, a walk in the New Forest, playing Pooh sticks on the River Test with your grandchildren or shopping in your local market town or city. Our Hampshire Live-in Care ensures you can live life to the full your way, and in the comfort of your own home, enveloped in the familiarity of your treasured memories and belongings. ​ In short Access Care is a family-run, local Live-in Care agency in Hampshire with a real heart. ​ We can assure you of excellent customer service, a rapid response and a team that truly cares. 01264 319 399 We can help Talk to a friendly Live-in Care expert Get In Touch Home Care in Hampshire Family Run. 30+ Years Of Care Access Care is a private, family-run Live-in Care agency in Hampshire. You're In Expert Hands Introducing the finest, professionally trained Live-in Carers to live with pe ople in their own homes. ​ Flexible Around You If you live in Hampshire, we are happy to come and see you for a chat over a coffee, to talk through how we can help, the costs you can expect, and answer any questions you may have about Live-in Care. You Choose The Carer You choose your preferred Carer and we make the arrangements for th em to come to you in your own home in Hampshire. 24 Hour Live-in Care Providing quality bespoke 24hr Care to support people in their own home. Companion Care Whether it's a Live-in Companion and housekeeper, or a carer to provide complex, full-time care, our live-in care agency in Hampshire is here to help. Friendly Live-in Care Consultants Our friendly Live-in care consultants are polite, courteous, knowledgeable and use their common sense to tailor-make a service to suit you and your family. ​ Working Hard For You We work hard to find a selection of Live-in Carers who you will feel comfortable with, and who will become part of your family too. Specialist Live-in Elderly Care Agency Download Brochure Reasons To Choose Live-in Care Hampshire Remain at home Quick & easy to arrange Cost-effective Peace of Mind Retain independence Advantages Of Live-in Care There are many advantages of arranging Live-in care, and as one of the longest-established Live-in Care Agencies in the UK we could talk about the benefits of live-in care all day! Below we have written a list of the main advantages of Live-in Care and have compared Live-in Care to a Care Home to help you in your decision-making process. Stay Living In Your Own Home Whatever your age, whether you are a young adult who needs support and care, or a frail elderly person, we believe it is your right to be cared for at home. It is perhaps obvious therefore that being cared for in the comfort of your own home is the primary benefit of arranging live-in care. There is no upheaval to moving into a care home and therefore familiar routines are kept whilst continuing to live amongst precious memories and in a community you know Live-in Care Is Good Value For Money When considering if live-in care represents good value for money, the primary consideration is in the actual ‘care’ being delivered. There is simply no substitute for one-to-one care in the comfort of your own home. One-to-one attention, care, and support throughout a 24hr period as and when required offers unrivalled levels of focussed care. In the south of England many residential homes can cost more than £1500 per week, so with Live-in Care being around £1,200-£1,500 per week there is synergy amongst the two in this regard. But institutions will rarely be able to compete with the personalised approach to care that having a live-in carer in your own home can offer. Peace of Mind for the Whole Family Middle-aged sons and daughter’s often find themselves pressured by the everyday role of being the ‘sandwich generation’ who are caring for elderly parents and their own children at the same time. Much the same as arranging childcare, whether that be a Nanny or a Parent’s Help, a Live-in Carer is the solution for elderly parents too. Arranging a home carer to live with a parent/s full-time will ensure they whole family have peace of mind knowing they are not alone, warm, safe, well-fed, and cared for. Those that live in the ‘sandwich generation’ need the commodity of time more that anything and arranging help for either children, parents or both is the answer. Live-in Care Represents Safety Thankfully, arranging live-in care ensures that even if you need full-time care, you can safely stay in your own home. There perhaps is no greater evidence regarding this than the Coronavirus pandemic proving how much safer it can be to remain living in your own home rather than moving to a residential care home. It is perhaps obvious that living in your own home reduces the risk of contracting infectious illnesses. Similarly, a ‘Live-in Carer’ is less likely to be a source of infection for a person living in their own home as he/she does not care for multiple people in many establishments. Live-in Care Offers Great Flexibility The nature of live-in care affords a professional caregiver the luxury of devoting all her time to just one person. Live-in care is delivered calmly, without haste and pressure. Complimenting the one-to-one delivery of care is the ability for it to be delivered as and when the client wishes. Fancy snuggling in bed on a cold winter’s morning or having your lunch a little later in the day or wallowing in a warm bubble bath at 3pm, live-in care allows the flexibility to change your routine to suit your mood, and supports your right to do what you want, when you choose. Choice of Live-in Carer Choosing who lives with you in your own home is of paramount importance. And based on your care needs and your personality we will work hard to present you with a choice of professional, qualified, and appropriately experienced Live-in Carers for you to choose from. Enjoy Nutritious Home-cooked Meals With A Live-in Carer Many of our live-in carers and their clients (where able) enjoy preparing meals together. The conversation and reminiscing generated whilst following a recipe together helps cement a firm relationship between the two. Cooking as an activity has many mental health benefits and can reduce stress (unless you burn the scones!), stimulate the senses and appetite, encourage creativity, maintain independence, and make conversation. ​ ​ Food ignites the senses, can evoke emotions and memories and can just be good old fun too! Live-in carers are perfectly placed to assist their clients with any special dietary needs. They can prepare a healthy, delicious, and nutritious meal plan tailored to their specific health needs and their preferred wishes. A Healthy Lifestyle Is Easily Promoted With Live-in Care As well as helping you keep a healthy diet, your live-in carer will help you lead a healthy lifestyle: keeping active, socialising, grooming & dressing, and much more. Your live-in carer can help you go to community events or host friends and family over for tea. They can also research local low impact exercise classes, or help you keep fit at home. Keeping active and social is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and as we get older can be difficult to keep up on our own - here is where your live-in carer can truly make a difference! Live-in Care FAQs How much does live-in care co st? As a ballpark figure, the cost for live-in care would be approximately £1,300 per week. This is substantially lower than care and nursing home fees. Read our advice on funding here. ​ What do I need to provide for my live-in carer? All you need to provide our live-in carers is a bedroom with access to a bathroom. We encourage our carers and your loved ones to enjoy eating together, with them includin g carers in the weekly food shop. You can find out more about preparing for your live-in carer here . ​ Can I choose my live-in carer? Absolutely. We spend time listening to the sort of person you would like, then we search for those whom we feel will offer you what you are looking for and send you a selection of people to choose form. The choice should always be yours. ​ What happens if my live-in carer goes on holiday or has time off? When your carer wishes to have a holiday, simply call your dedicated customer service representative and we will match other carers to you, present them to you for selection and cover their break so that your loved ones would never be left without care. ​ Can a couple get a live-in carer together? Yes, having live-in care is a great choice for couples and categorically represents excellent value for money when compared to paying for two people in a residential care home. The cost of having a live-in carer for a couple does not double when compared to a single person so it is absolutely beneficial. Find out more about the benefits of live-in carers for couples here . How quickly can I arrange a live-in carer? Often the same day when we work our magic! If you need emergency or urgent care, we can organise a carer to be with you within 24/48 hours. As a live-in care agency, we pride ourselves on making the care arrangement process simple, easy, and most importantly responsive to need. ​ What areas do you cover? Access Care arranges the finest live-in carers throughout England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales. From Winchester to Dumfries, St Ives to Manchester, we are also able to arrange care for loved ones who live abroad. Will my live-in carer be working 24 /7? No, nobody works 24hrs per day. Our Live-in Carers work with you for several weeks, working every day but not for 24hrs per day. They typically work a flexible 10 hours in each 24-hour period. This may include a 2-to-3-hour break in the day to enable the carer to support your loved ones at supper, in the evening and at bedtime. They will also get up once or twice in the night to support if required. ​ What do I pay an agency fee for? The answer to this is actually very simple, the agency fee pays for us, the Access Care "behind the scenes team", and enables our business to operate and provide our service to you. We recruit, register, vet, and present carers to you and facilitate your live-in care journey with us. We are highly trained experts in recruitment and homecare and beaver away every day. For further information about what you pay a live-in care agency for please do contact us on 01264 319 399. New Customer 01264 319 399 Open until 5pm tonight Why Choose Us - Our Difference Excellent Customer Service Quick & Easy to Arrange Care 24/7 Customer Support Cost -Effective Care At Home Meet Your Local Hampshire Care Team We are here to guide you as you embark on your care journey with honest, sincere advice to help you make the right decision for you and your family. When you call us you will speak to our dedicated New Client team: Tatty Sacha We Arrange Care Throughout Hampshire Our Live-in Care Agency Head Office is in Hampshire, and naturally we have many local Clients within Hampshire. You can find a list of some of the locations in your county that we currently cover below, but we really do help people nationwide and strive to be everyone's local Live-in Care agency! Live-in Care Alresford Live-in Care Alton Live-in Care Andover Live-in Care Basingstoke Live-in Care Bishops Waltham Live-in Care Brockenhurst Live-in Care Fareham Live-in Care Fleet Live-in Care Fordingbridge Live-in Care Hamble Le Rice Live-in Care Hayling Island ​Live-in Care Isle of Wight Live-in Care Lymington Live-in Care Lyndhurst Live-in Care Petersfield Live-in Care Portsmouth Live-in Care Ringwood Live-in Care Romsey Live-in Care Southampton Live-in Care Stockbridge Live-in Care Winchester Our Reviews & Credentials Here at Access Care, we are actively collecting and monitoring our reviews and feedback for Hampshire to ensure our customers receive the best possible live in and home care service. LEAVE A REVIEW Live-in Care Provider Hampshire Information Opening Hours Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 4pm Sunday 11am - 4pm Address Access Care Barrow Hill Barn, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire SP11 7RG Other Services Covered Dementia Care Companionship Care Complex Care Convalescent Care Emergency Care Holiday Cover Overnight Care Respite Care To arrange Live-in Care in Hampshire call us today on 01264 319 399. If you think it may be right for you and your loved ones, we'd be delighted to pop out and meet you locally.

Client Testimonials About Live-in Care We understand the vast range of emotions that you may be feeling as you arrange care for someone you care so much about. One of our principal aims is to make the whole process easier for you. We are here to listen to your individual story, to provide advice and help tailor a solution that will provide complete peace of mind to you as well as the person needing care. We've been doing this for many years now and like to think we know what we're doing - but don't just take our word for it, as well as finding testimonials from our happy clients on each page of the site you can also read on to find out what our recent clients think... “Thank you for providing us with such a great carer, she has been a dream and we are very lucky to have had the carer and service we have had. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you.” Lucie daughter of a client." Lucie, Daughter of Client "I have been so impressed with Access Care in arranging live-in care for my elderly father. From my initial inquiry through to choosing suitable carers, the care and attention to detail has been reassuring and I have felt that the team at Access Care have really understood our requirements and have gone out of their way to accommodate us. My father is flourishing in his own home with the support of experienced carers and I think this option has been a far better alternative to a care home. My father has been able to remain in the home he loves, with his beloved dogs and in the community he has lived in for the past 35 years." Josie, Daughter of Client "From the moment I first spoke to Tahira I was reassured that Access Care understood the importance of finding the right carer for mum. Once the carer was in place, the follow up with Jo was excellent. She regularly checks in to make sure everything is running smoothly and the handover when mum's primary carer went on leave was seamless. I can't thank them enough for the support they provided at a very difficult time." Diane, Daughter of Client "I would like to thank you all for the help you gave us in recent months with looking after Elizabeth. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had you working on our behalf from the first time James made contact with you. Like many families, we were not finding it at all easy to find carers who could meet Elizabeth’s requirements and stay wit h us but it became so much easier from November when Diana joined us as the first of the ‘Access ladie s’. Thank you for your patience and helpfulness, and understanding of Elizabeth’s needs, in making all the arrangements for us. Every one of the carers showed such kindness and understanding of Elizabeth’s illness backed by their huge knowledge and experience. They took the rough with the smooth, nothing was too much trouble and they were always so considerate of us, her family, as well.. We don’t know how they do it and can’t thank them enough. Each one of them brought something of their own to Elizabeth; Diana taking her on excursions, sending photos of her happy and enjoying herself; Stef patient and kind even turning her hand to plumbing; Gail whose dogs and budgie brought joy to Elizabeth; Jurate who mucked in and got on with the job efficiently and kindly; Rosie who gave us some of the best weeks Elizabeth had recently getting her conversing and socialising with her friends after a long gap; Maria so caring and cheerful giving Elizabeth some fun and laughter. Finally, Eva who is a very special lady. We were so blessed she joined us for the last few increasingly difficult weeks. It was obvious how mutually fond of each other they were and it is sad they did not have longer together. She recognised time was short and did everything she could to keep Elizabeth comfortable and calm. She went the extra mile sorting things out in the house to ease the burden on us after Elizabeth had gone. Thank you again for everything Access Care did for Elizabeth and us, we would not hesitate to recommend you." Carol, Niece of Client "Danute was the most lovely person you could ever wish to meet. She was helpful and loving, the best carer I have had and in fact more than a carer." Hazel, Client "Alice is very doting on my Mother, very attentive and very patient with her outbursts and accusations. All the family love her and we’re very grateful to have her caring for our Mother." Neil, Son of Client " I commend Access Care, as it was clear there is genuine compassion and interest in the people under the agency's wing, I personally have had most interaction with Tahira, who never takes a move without checking we're 100% clear on what is involved and is very easy to talk to if any further questions arise. We needed last-minute respite care and Tahira pulled everything together working flat out to make that happen with the right placement for my parents. Tahira really comes across as loving her work and is completely genuine in wanting the best care for the customer's loved ones. In terms of Access Care's approach to care in general, it's an above-and-beyond service that brings peace of mind when making the decision for care, especially reassurance that the care staff are qualified professionals, regularly reviewed and updated in training as necessary, and even the level of detail to ensure carers wash the bedding at the end of respite care which made such a difference to my workload on return. I also found it made all the difference being able to have consistency with head office, having used agencies before where the 'assigned staff member' was mostly simply a no-reply email!" Nicola, Daughter of Client " With Appreciation, I can’t thank you enough for all your care, kindness and friendship (especially the good humour!) As a family we cannot thank you enough for the care and compassion that Mum has received. Because you take the time to get to know her , her needs and the family, the care that you have put in place has always been an easy transition and made it possible to keep Mum in her own home." Vicky, Daughter of Client " Tina has been a cheerful and helpful carer for my mother over the last five months. Although my mother's rural village environment was quite a contrast to what Tina was used to, she settled in well and adjusted to a different way of day to day living and a new community. She keeps the home amazingly clean and tidy and always makes sure there are fresh flower arrangements from the garden around the house. Tina has shown a willingness to learn how mum likes things and is flexible and patient in her approach.” Catherine, Daughter of Client " We went away for the weekend the day after Otis arrived so he was really thrown in at the deep end. He supported me well at my friend’s wedding and we had a good weekend away. I was really happy with his care throughout the time he was with me and he kept my house clean and tidy.” Mr. M, Client " Regina has been so warm and nurturing and slotted into our family set up effortlessly. She has cooked and baked for Dad and often volunteered to cook for Dad's family too thus helping to continue to ensure the home is somewhere where friends and family are always made to feel welcome. She ate meals with Dad and would sit and watch films with him in the evenings. This gentle sense of companionship really helped to ease Dad's transition into accepting care and support. We really could not recommend her more highly.” Annie, Daughter of Client CALL US TODAY: 01264 319 399

Request A Live-in Care Brochure Learn more about Live-in Care by reading our brochure. You can read our brochure online by clicking the link below or request one to be sent to you by post. Our brochure includes: Information about Live-in Care and our services An overview of the costs involved and some help with financial planning A look at the Advantages of Live-in Care More in-depth information about our Live-in Carers The easy steps you can take to arrange care View Brochure Online Post Me A Brochure Ready to move forward? CALL US TODAY: 01264 319 399

Live-in Care For Companionship Companionship Live-in Care is a great care option for elderly people or someone of any age. It means your loved ones can stay in the comfort of their own home with support to do daily tasks but importantly not be alone. Companionship and emotional support are very important elements of life, especially as we get older. ​ Loneliness – the facts Loneliness and isolation can lead to problems in both mental and physical health. Research shows that loneliness is likely to increase your risk of death by 26% (Holt-Lunstad, 2015), and is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day (Holt-Lunstad, 2010). It also puts individuals at a greater risk of illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's and increases blood pressure. Half a million older people go at least five or even six days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone - to us, that's a shocking statistic. And 2/5 of older people (about 3.9 million) say that their television is their main company. The number of people over 50 years of age experiencing loneliness is set to reach two million by 2025 - that's a growth of 49% in 10 years. Arranging a Live-in Care will obviously eliminate loneliness for at least one person – imagine if we could arrange one for everyone! ​ Benefits of a Live-in Companion There are many benefits to arranging a live-in companionship Your loved one remains independent They stay living in their home which holds many precious memories and is comfortable Friends and family can pop over any time They get to keep their beloved pets Some of the things a Live-in Companion can help with Housekeeping - Dusting, Vacuuming, Cobwebs, Bathrooms & Kitchens Home-Cooked Meals, Meal Planning & Preparation, Nutrition & Hydration Monitoring Laundry - Washing, Ironing, Bed Linen changes, trips to the Dry Cleaners Gardening - hobby gardening Looking after pets Outings - to clubs, shops, to see friends & families Hosting friends and family Going to appointments Cleaning nutritious meals Washing and dressing Keeping in touch with family on Facetime, Facebook, or Zoom Appointments - Booking & Accompanying to Doctors, Dentist, Optician, Hairdressers Correspondence - Mail, Computer Social & Emotional support - a friendly face and Companion so no worry of Loneliness Having a live-in companion means your loved ones are never lonely. Many benefits to both mental and physical health come from having someone to share your experiences. Someone to talk to and go through cherished photo albums. Someone to watch a film with or listen to your favourite radio programme. A Live-in Companion will help with fun and mentally stimulating activities such as baking, crafts, and gardening. Your loved one truly has the choice to live their life, their way. Many of our Live-in Carers become friends and can spot any changes in a person’s health or behaviour, meaning illnesses can be diagnosed and treated/relieved early. A Live-in Companion provides the ultimate peace of mind for the whole family - your loved one is well looked after and will never be left without a helping hand. For people who require someone to be in their home for companionship, security, and in case of emergency and to help with the day-to-day running of a home Companionship Care is the perfect solution. The vast majority of Companions/Carers we introduce at this level are fully qualified to deliver personal care and this is deliberate on our part - our reason being that when the time comes, should our client require additional help in this area, they are already very familiar with the Companion/Carer and the transition to care will be easy and seamless. Rest assured your live-in carer worker is not there to take over, to order you about, to do things his / her way - in fact, they are trained to do the opposite; they are there to support you to continue living your life your way and to help you as much or as little as you need. Associated Articles Companionship Care For Elderly Michael - A Personal Story Live-in Care Support For Mental Health

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Areas We Cover Access Care arranges the finest Live-in Carers to clients across the UK, from the South West of England to the Highlands. Live-in Care gives you all the support you need while you remain in the comfort of your own home, close to family and friends. Find exceptional private Live-in Carers in your area Access Care will help you arrange the finest Live-in Carers near you and throughout England, Wales and Scotland. From Winchester to Dumfries, St Ives to Manchester. Areas Our Live-in Carers Cover Here are some of our most popular locations for arranging Live-in Care. Don't see your location on the list? No problem! Our friendly team will help find you the perfect Live-in Carer anywhere in the UK. Live-in Care in England Bedfordshire Berkshire Bristol Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Cheshire City of London Cornwall County Durham Cumbria Derbyshire Devon Dorset East Riding of Yorkshire East Sussex Essex Gloucestershire Greater London Greater Manchester Hampshire Herefordshire Hertfordshire Isle of Wight Kent Lancashire Leicestershire Lincolnshire Merseyside Norfolk North Yorkshire Northamptonshire Northumberland Nottinghamshire Oxfordshire Rutland Shropshire Somerset South Yorkshire Staffordshire Suffolk Surrey Tyne and Wear Warwickshire West Midlands West Sussex West Yorkshire Wiltshire Worcestershire Live-in Care in Scotland Aberdeenshire Angus Argyll Ayrshire Banffshire Berwickshire Buteshire Caithness Clackmannanshire Dumfriesshire Dunbartonshire East Lothian Fife Inverness-shire Kincardineshire Kinross-shire Kirkcudbrightshire Lanarkshire Midlothian Moray Nairnshire Orkney Peebleshire Perthshire Renfrewshire Ross and Cromarty Roxburghshire Selkirkshire Shetland Stirlingshire Sutherland West Lothian Wigtownshire Live-in Care in Wales Anglesey Breconshire Caernarfonshire Cardiganshire Carmarthenshire Denbighshire Flintshire Glamorgan Merionethshire Monmouthshire Montgomeryshire Pembrokeshire Radnorshire Finding a Live-in Carer near you couldn't be easier - simply pick up the phone and call our friendly advisors who will help you understand your care options and find the perfect Live-in Carer for you. CALL US TODAY: 01264 319 399

​ Live-in Care For Frail, Elderly People ​ Enquire Now How can a Live-in Carer support someone who is frail & elderly? Most Elderly Frail people would prefer to stay living in the comfort of their own home. Familiar surroundings are comforting, full of memories, and there is often a support network of friends and family locally. With full-time Live-in care support, you are provided with 24-hour care and companionship focused on your individual needs. You can tailor the Live-in service to ensure you are able to enjoy a high quality of life. Also tailor the service to maintain control and choice to live as independently as possible. As you age you may experience difficulties with your mobility, sensory impairments, issues with bladder control and memory difficulties. You may have a general feeling that your mind and body is not working as well as it used to! These symptoms can be challenging but can be safely managed in the home with the expert support of an experienced Live-in carer. Your Live-in Carer can help give you a new lease of life. If you are having problems with your mobility, an Occupational Therapist can assess you and your home. They will identify any equipment needed for your personalised care. This will ensure your home is suitable for your needs and your Live-in carer can support you safely. Your Live-in carer will be experienced with all types of mobility aids and equipment. They will help you to manage any difficulties and adjust to any new requirements. Just some of the help a Live-in Carer can offer: Support with personal care - At times and in ways that you choose. This might include bathing, showering, dressing, and undressing and general support with your personal appearance. This may be help with shaving, hair care and make-up, jewellery, nail care, etc. Getting older does not mean that your appearance need suffer! Your Live-in carer will listen to your preferences and how you like things to be done and help accordingly. Support with continence - Accessing the bathroom, using the loo, or more complex support such as catheter and stoma care where required. Being Elderly Frail can come with a wide range of different problems relating to your bladder & bowels. We introduce Live-in Carers who have the right experience & training who know exactly how to help you. They will also be able to monitor and track any changes. Your Live-in Carer can support you to report any changes back to your GP or Continence Nurse. Support with mobility - As you get older you may suffer with Arthritis and other joint problems. You may have poor balance, general frailty and other issues that can affect your ability to move round easily. This can be challenging or even prevent you from doing different activities. Our experienced Live-in Carers are there to help you in any way they can. That might be helping you transfer, pushing your wheelchair, or just being there when you are walking to help give you confidence. Knowing your Live-in Carer is there if you should fall or have an accident can help with worry. It will also give you and your family reassurance and peace of mind. Assisting with medication – Your Live-in Carer will be fully trained in the safe administration of medication. They will be happy to support you with ordering and collecting prescriptions. They can gently prompt if needed when medication is due and can support you with pain management. Your Live-in Carer can help you liaise with your GP or District Nurse if any changes are needed. Domestic Duties - The day-to-day running of the home, including hoovering, dusting, other light housework, and laundry. Some of our Live-in Carers also love gardening. They will be very happy to help you in your outdoor spaces. They can also help you keep your bird feeders topped up. As vision difficulties can be common as you get older, your Live-in Carer can also help with other challenging activities. This might include reading recipes, labels, dealing with correspondence and helping with shopping. Preparing and Cooking Meals – Prepared to your likes using fresh ingredients, ensuring you are provided with a nutritious and balanced diet. Our Live-in carers will welcome your input in the kitchen and cooking together can be an enjoyable social activity. Our fully trained Live-in Carers will also accommodate any special dietary requirements, including a soft diet. They can also support you with cutting up food or assist you with eating if that makes life easier. Companionship – Chatting and watching TV or listening to music together. A lot of our Live-in Carers stay with their elderly clients for a long time and become friends. Feeling companionship is a vital part of maintaining emotional stability. You can employ a Live-in Carer as a companion even if you don’t need very much help with your care yet. Pet Care – Our Live-in carers will enjoy helping you take care of your beloved pets. That may include walking them, feeding them and arranging or supporting with vet visits when needed. Pets can be amazing way of calming anxiety and reducing stress levels associated with many conditions as you get older. Support to arrange and attend activities in and out of the home - Visits to friends and family or attending places of interest to you. This might include National Trust gardens, shopping, community groups and clubs, visits to your hairdresser, etc. A Live-in carer will facilitate and welcome your loved ones to visit you at home. Maintaining social networks is important as you get older, and your Live-in Carer will be happy to assist with this. Support with your physical and mental health – Your Live-in Carer will support you to contact your local surgery for GP or district nurse input. They will also be able to help you contact any other health professionals involved in your care. They will be able to support and accompany you to GP and hospital appointments. An experienced Live-in Carer will understand the emotional impact getting older can have on their client. They will be sensitive to your needs and understand the challenges you face. ​ Support with cognitive difficulties – Your Live-in Carer can help if are suffering with age-relate cognitive problems caused by Alzheimer’s or Dementia. They will help you remember things such as important dates, appointments, and birthdays They can help keep a list of anything you may need to remember and keep you on track of your to-dos! You may also have trouble communicating and getting stuck on words. Your Live-in Carer can help you speak to your family, friends & professionals when you need assistance. They are also there to help understand and process important information, for example instructions from your doctor. Finding the Perfect Carer for someone who is frail & elderly At Access Care we pride ourselves on being a Live-in care recruitment agency who really care. We want to make a great match of Carer for all our clients. We know how much our Live-in Carers support and enhance the quality of life of our clients. Furthermore, it’s a pleasure to help make that happen. We have been introducing professionally trained Live-in Carers to care for Elderly Frail people at home for over 25 years. Many of our carers have a wealth of experience and have attended specialist care training. We will listen to your wishes and needs. We will talk to you to get to know you so we can try to find you a Live-in Carer with common interests and beliefs. This is in addition to the necessary care qualifications, skills, and experience. For our Elderly Frail clients, we look for Live-in Carers who ideally have advanced experience of caring for older people. They will have the necessary understanding and insight into the ageing process as well as the practical skills to support you. Our job is to present you with possible Live-in Carers to choose from. Your job is to choose one! Resources you may find useful for frail, elderly people Age UK is the largest UK charity for older people with the aim of helping older people get the most out of life. They have an advice line, a befriending service, day centres, and information guides and factsheets on their website. www.ageuk.org.uk Independent Age is a London based charity. They offer an advice helpline, free information, friendship services and they campaign for a fair deal for older people. www.independentage.org CALL US TODAY: 01264 319 399 Associated Articles Helping The Elderly With Pets Companionship Care For The Elderly Help For The Elderly Living At Home

Find the Perfect Live-in Carer We find the best 24 hour live-in carers suited to your loved ones' personality & care requirements. Ensuring they can remain in their own home safely. CALL FOR FREE LIVE-IN CARE ADVICE Medicine Prompts • Night-Time Care • Cooking • Bathing • Housekeeping • Companionship What is Live-in Care? Live-in care is a safer way for your loved ones to remain in their own home, whilst receiving the specialist care and companionship they require. We truly believe there's no place like home, living the life as you choose, with familiar routines surrounded by comforting memories. ​ Having a live-in carer is suitable for all ages, living with all manner of conditions - from young adults with health conditions, and people living with disabilities to elderly people who need that extra support. ​ Reasons to Choose Live-in Care Remain at home Quick & easy to arrange Cost-effective Gives you peace of mind your loved ones are safe Retain independence Get free guidance & advice from live-in care experts TALK TO A CARE CONSULTANT What's Included With Live-in Care? Personal Care Nutrition Medication Prompts Mobility Companionship Pet Care Housework Socialising Hobbies Night-Time Care About Our Live-in Carers We are a leading ‘Live-in Care Agency’, that has been introducing professional, qualified, Live-in Carers across the UK since 1994. We provide peace of mind by arranging the finest carers to live with your loved ones in their own home. ​ We work with you and your loved ones to choose a carer that suits their personality and living style, and also their individual care needs. ​ Our Live-in Care Workers are not only truly wonderful people, they are also qualified carers. They all complete our annual re-registration checks. To do this they must evidence further care training and complete recruitment checks. This way we can confidently ensure our clients are able to select from a pool of stringently vetted and recently trained Live-in Carers. ​ ABOUT OUR CARERS Ready to Learn More? Learn more about how live-in care works, its benefits and how easy it is to arrange in our FREE brochure. VIEW BROCHURE ONLINE POST ME A BROCHURE Why Choose Us - Our Difference Excellent Customer Service Quick & Easy to Arrange 24/7 Support Cost-Effective Client Testimonials “With Appreciation, I can’t thank you enough for all your care, kindness, and friendship (especially the good humour!) As a family, we cannot thank you enough for the care and compassion that Mum has received. Because you take the time to get to know her, her needs and the family, the care that you have put in place has always been an easy transition and made it possible to keep Mum in her own home.” Vicky, Daughter of Client READ MORE Areas We Cover Access Care arranges the finest Live-in Carers to clients across the UK, from the South West of England to the Highlands. Live-in Care gives you all the support you need while you remain in the comfort of your own home, close to family and friends. SEE ALL AREAS WE COVER Steps to Arranging Live-in Care Call Us 01264 319 399 Talk to a friendly Live-in Care expert Register With Us Set us to work for you finding your perfect Carer Start Care​ You choose the Carer and we take care of the arrangements TALK TO A CARE CONSULTANT ARRANGE CARE COSTS & FINANCIAL PLANNING HOW TO ARRANGE ABOUT ACCESS CARE A viable alternative to a residential care home, arranging Live-in Care is a popular option for people across the UK. People who want to live in their own home, whilst receiving the round-the-clock care and support they need. Access Care will arrange a ‘Live-in Carer’ that truly suits the individual needs and wishes of your family. Trusted & Experienced Care Agency 1/3 bottom-quote-form Live-in Care FAQs How much does live- in care cost? As a ballpark figure, the cost for live-in care would be approximately £1,200 per week. This is substantially lower than care and nursing home fees. Read our advice on funding here. ​ What do I need to provide for my live-in carer? All you need to provide our live-in carers is a bedroom with access to a bathroom. We encourage our carers and your loved ones to enjoy eating together, with them includin g carers in the weekly food shop. You can find out more about preparing for your live-in carer here . ​ What do I pay an agency fee for? The answer to this is actually very simple, the agency fee pays for us, the Access Care "behind the scenes team", and enables our busin ess to operate and provide our service to you. We recruit, register, vet and present carers to you and facilitate your live-in care journey with us. We are highly trained experts in recruitment and homecare and beaver away every day. ​ What happens if my live-in carer goes on holiday or has time off? When your carer wishes to have a holiday Access Care will arrange for an alternative carer to arrive and cover their break so that your loved ones would never be left without care . Can a couple get a liv e-in carer together? Yes, having live-in care is a great choice for couples of any age who ha ve medical or mobility issues. Find out more about the benefit s of live-in carers for couples here . How quickly can I arrange a live-in carer? If you need emergency care we can organise a carer to be with you within 24/48 hours. As a live-in care agency, we pride ourselves on making the care arrangement process simple, easy and most importantly responsive to need. ​ What areas do you cover? Access Care will help you arrange the finest Live-in Carers near you and throughout England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales. From Winchester to Dumfries, St Ives to Manchester, we are also able to arrange care for loved ones who live abroad. Will my live-in carer be working 24/7? Our Live-in Carers work with you for a number of weeks, working every day. However, the y will work a flexible 10 hours in each 24 hours. This may include a 2-to-3-hour break in the day to enable the carer to support your loved ones at supper, in the evening and at bedtime. They will also get up once or twice in the night to support if required.

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About Our Live-in Carers We not only care about our clients but care about our ‘Live-in Carers’ too, they are part of our community. Many of our Live-in Carers have been with us for over a decade and that makes us very proud. Our Live-in Carers are as unique as our clients; with their own personality traits and beliefs, yet united by a common purpose – to improve the quality of life for their clients. These days, most of our Live-in Carers choose us, which is a real compliment and means we never have a shortage of professional, qualified Live-in Carers knocking at our door looking for people to care for. Let’s Answer Some Questions: ​ Question: What is a Live In Care Giver? Answer: They go by many names; Live-in Carer, Live in Home Carer, Live in Care Giver – All offer the same service or ‘type of care.’ The wonderful people literally ‘live in’ the home of the person or couple who require help to live their day to the fullest. Most agencies have a minimum of one week of service – this is because a Carer needs to travel to a home and therefore to recoup the travel expenses a week is really a minimum in order to do this. However, a good agency will be able to provide a bespoke service so if you do require fewer days or even a Carer who appears for the day or night and you don’t have a spare room – do ask. Access Care has Carers who ‘live-out’ in a nearby Air Bnb for example. Anything is possible, just ask! ​ Question: What does a Live In Home Carer do? Answer: Within reason, whatever will help the person they are supporting the most. We have a great page all about this – just click here to read ‘What does a live-in carer do?’ ​ Question: How do I Find a Carer for Elderly Parents? Answer – Call us – that’s exactly what we are here for to find you a Carer for your elderly parents, or for yourself or for any one else for that matter! Our Live-in Home Carers are not only truly wonderful people, but they are unique in that to qualify to be introduced to Access Care clients they complete annual re-registration checks. To do this they must evidence further care training and complete recruitment checks. This way we can confidently ensure our clients are able to select from a pool of stringently vetted and recently trained Live-in Carers. ​ We are fastidious about our recruitment process and no Live-in Carer is registered unless they meet every one of our specific criteria. We check identification, request and verify references, obtain criminal record checks (both UK and abroad if applicable). We explore employment histories, verify given qualifications, and assess training levels. We do all this prior to interviewing face-to-face where we assess language skills & comprehension and spend time getting to know each of our care workers allowing their personality to shine. We want to know who they really are - we talk to them about their hobbies & interests, their family, education, background, likes & dislikes, cooking & housekeeping skills and basically what makes them tick. ​ Once we are confident we know them, we develop their ‘Live-in Care Worker Profile.’ We send this to our clients so they may select the Live-in Carer they wish to be introduced to. We need to know our Carers well to make a perfect match, which incidentally we do with our heads and hearts – not a computer. Every Live-in Carer who wishes to register with us is required to spend time with us on a Registration Day. Personally run by our Live-in Care Manager this is our chance to impart and reinforce our values. To share our beliefs and principles to our Carers. We spend time explaining how Access Care operates, about what being a part of the Access Care community means. We speak about housekeeping, cooking & table setting, communication & record keeping, and living life to the full. All whilst finding ways to deliver their care with the finishing touches to really make their service shine. We have an extensive pool of expert Live-in Carers available for you to choose from and are confident that by working together we will find you the perfect match. We have built a lovely reputation for being a company that genuinely cares for our Carers. We know that it takes our clients and their families, Live-in Carers & the office team working in unison, with open lines of communication, to create an elite service. Not every applicant is offered a coveted place on our register. Our recruitment consultants are fastidious in their approach to select the cream of the crop and a Live-in Carer is not invited to register unless they meet our specific criteria, some of our primary registration checks are listed below for your information. Live-in Carer Recruitment Checks Evidence of Being Self-Employed Our Live-in Carers are registered with HMRC as self-employed. We acti vely ensure we have proof of this by obtaining a Carers UTR (Unique Tax Reference Number given to self-employed people by the HMRC). They are responsible for paying their own tax and national insurance, taking any pressure from you in this regard. By working in this way, the Carers are masters of their own destiny and are happy to support you exactly how you wish. They can stay with you for longer periods of time offering true ‘continuity of care’. Engaging a self-employed Carer is just like hiring a plumber or a handyman to help you around the home. You let them know what help you’d like, and they oblige. Our role is to help you find that perfect person and establish a professional relationship between you. Criminal Record ​ A Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS for short) is a recruitment check performed for the purpose of analysing a person’s past, specifically looking at any convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings they may have received. The level of DBS check we obtain at Access Care also checks our Live-in Carers against the adult's and children’s barred list too. This is known as an ‘Enhanced DBS’ and is designed to offer more protection for vulnerable people. References ​ ​ We gain references to confirm work experience and to gain feedback on our Live-in Carers, to allow us to decide whether to register them, we only register the best of the best. Access Care obtain the 2 most recent employment references for a carer which must at least cover the past 2 years. We then get at least one character reference for each Live-in carer too. We believe there’s no better referee for a Live-in Carer than his/her past client and so gaining testimonials are key. We continue this process throughout a Carer’s time with our agency to ensure we always have a recent reference on their performance for our new clients. Identification ​ Each Live-in Carer that registers with Access Care must pass our robust identification checks. We have a process of checking documents that support identity to assure you we are acting responsibly with the safeguarding of our clients as one of our top priorities. Work History ​ We gain the last 10 years of work history from all our registering live-in carers. There must be no gaps so our team goes through this with a fine-tooth comb and questions any gaps that may arise. Any gaps must be filled, and the work history of a Live-in Carer must flow from start to finish. We then check the carer’s employment references against the work history provided by the carer has provided and these must match. Right To Work In The UK Every Live-in Carer that registers with us that does not have a British passport needs to prove their right to work in the UK. Experience Every Live-in Carer that applies to register with Access Care states what levels of experience they have with different conditions and equipment. They will tell us whether they have no experience, a little experience (Less than 1 year), moderate experience (1-3 years), or advanced Live-in Care experience (3+ years and are very confident). Insurance ​ Each of our Live-in Carers have valid ‘Self-employed Care Worker Insurance.’ Each policy varies of course but typically would cover: Public liability insurance providing cover for bodily injury to other people or damage to property belonging to others. Personal accident insurance providing cover to the Live-in Care should they suffer accidental injury whilst at work Live-in Carer Training ​ ​ Our Live-in Carers have professional qualifications, verified by us, and certified in a combination of, or all the following areas: ​ Being a Live-in Carer & Understanding the Role Person Centred Care & Infection Control - Health & Safety Personal Care/Advanced Personal Care Incl. Catheter, Stoma, PEG feeds Hygiene & Nutrition Moving & Handling including Hoists, and Wheelchair safe transfers Medication Assistance Safeguarding People from Abuse First Aid with CPR & Do Not Resuscitate Orders Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Mental Capacity & Power of Attorney End of Life Care & Palliative Care Techniques Diabetes Brain Injury Care Techniques Neurological Conditions Awareness including Stroke, MS & Parkinson’s care The most experienced group of Live-in Carers have vast professional experience caring for those living with all manner of conditions such as Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Parkinson's, MS, Stroke Rehabilitation, Cancer and Palliative care in varying stages of progression and as such ably assist with all the above, plus a host of specialised services, including but not limited to: Hoisted Mobility Support PEG-Gastrostomy Care Catheter, Bowel & Stoma Care Tracheotomy Care Neurological Care Ventilated Care Acquired Brain Injury Care Many also have NVQs in Health and Social Care, expert training in specialist conditions and/or professional RGN qualifications. We will spend time talking to you about the level of experience needed and the training criteria required to present you with suitable Live-in Carers to choose from. Some frequently asked questions about our Live-in Carers include: Where are your Live-in Carers from? All over the world would be an accurate answer but we are feeling the effect of Brexit on our landscape. Inevitably more of our Carers are now UK citizens than ever before. With a diverse range of ethnicities, backgrounds, and religions we represent the eclecticism of the United Kingdom. Do your Live-in Carers Drive? ​ Whilst we have a proportion of Live-in Carers that do drive, it’s fair to say that the majority do not. Those that do typically do not have their own car but are happy to drive yours no problem. It is important that both carer and client ensure the appropriate insurances are in place to enable this. If having a Carer that can drive is one of your absolute criteria, we will of course work with you to secure this as best we can. How many Live-in Carers do you have? ​ We have over 300 fabulous Live-in Carers on our books. The ratio of Carers to our Clients is a formula designed and monitored for success. We watch this carefully and know it is the secret (not so secret now!) to our success. CALL US TODAY: 01264 319 399 What Our Carers Say About Us: