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What is Live-in Care?
Live-in care at home 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.
Benefits of Choosing Live-in Care
Remain at home
Quick & easy to arrange
Cost-effective
Gives you peace of mind your loved ones are safe
Retain independence
What's Included With Live-in Care?
Personal Care
Nutrition
Medication Prompts
Mobility
Companionship
Pet Care
Housework
Socialising
Hobbies
Night-Time Care
About Our Local Live-in Carers
We are a leading ‘Live-in Home 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.
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.
Steps to Arranging Live-in Care
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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
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.
Client Testimonial
“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.”
Mrs Tucker
Trusted & Experienced Live-in Home Care Agency
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.
Home Care Live-in Care FAQs
How much does a home care live-in carer 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 including 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 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.
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 live-in carer together?
Yes, having live-in care is a great choice for couples of any age who have medical or mobility issues. Find out more about the benefits 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, they 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.