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Live-in Care London

Live-in Care London

We are a nationwide care service in the UK providing Live-in home care all over London.

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Sometimes, daily care visits aren’t enough, this is where Live-in care services London comes in. It means you can be well looked after in the familiar surroundings of your own home to give you and your loved ones reassurance and peace of mind that you are safe and being cared for respectfully and honestly. 

One of our trusted, vetted Live-in carers will come and live with you to provide one-to-one care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We work with a large number of hospitals, doctors and nurses all over London to provide a fully guided and well connected service.

Whether you are looking for someone for companionship, temporary respite care, care during the night or something more long-term and hands-on, we will tailor your care package to your specific needs. Live-in care London can be a more cost effective option than you might think, so get in touch with us today to find out more about our local rates and how we can help.

What does a London Live-in carer do?

Depending on the level of care required, we will work with you, your family and support network to create a tailored care plan to help you achieve your goals. These plans can include:

  • Assisting with personal care – bathing, washing, feeding, dressing, toileting.
  • Preparing and cooking meals.
  • Shopping for food or collecting medications.
  • Overseeing medications and ensuring they are taken at the correct time of day.
  • Housework and companionship. 
  • Looking after pets or gardening.
  • Assisting the client with their physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Assistance to maximise your cognitive and physical abilities.
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What is the difference between Live-in Home Care and Residential Care Home?

Live-in care is a cost effective service that allows you to remain in the comfort of your own home, surrounded by everyone and everything you know, including your pets. You can keep control over day-to-day life and choose what you want todo and what you want to eat with one-to-one specific care dedicated just for you. With Live-in care you have a choice and so does your family to help you stay as independent as possible, you are not disrupting your life, you are just bring someone in to help you manage it.

At Abicare we provide all types of specialist Live-in care in Berkshire from 6 weeks Post-Operative care to ongoing Palliative care. 

Our carers are fully trained to provide Live-in care for a range of needs, from mild to complex care – Here are just some of the specialist Live-in care services we offer in and around London:

  • Dementia Care London
  • Neurological Care London
  • Parkinson’s Care London
  • Palliative Care London
  • Post-Operative and Bariatric Care London
  • Convalescent Care London
  • Disability Care London
  • Care For Learning Difficulties London
  • Vulnerable Adult Care London

There are lots of benefits to choosing Live-in care in London – not only is Live-in care often a more cost-effective alternative to a care home, but you or your loved one will receive high-quality care from our carefully selected carers. Some of the benefits include:

  • Staying in your own home, surrounded by your cherished memories and pets. 
  • Peace of mind for you and your family.
  • Continue to live in your local community.
  • Ongoing companionship.
  • Cost effective one-to-one care.

Whatever the level of care you require, Abicare can help. To find out more about our Live-in care service please call us on 03452 410198

Why choose Abicare for Live-in care in London

The wellbeing of our clients is at the heart of Abicare – We will endeavour to complete your care assessment within 24 hours of your initial enquiry, and have the carer in post within 24-48 hours.

We know how important that special relationship with the carer is, which is why we will work hard to match you or your loved ones with the perfect carer – We have an ever growing and wide database of Live-in carers from across England, Wales and overseas.

The care we deliver empowers our clients to be more independent within their own homes for as long as possible, and with Abicare you can rest assured that when it comes to you and your care needs, we are understanding, adaptable and flexible. 

As a UK care provider, Abicare is governed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), ensuring that everything we do meets industry standards. We take our social, health and safety responsibilities seriously, along with our regulated policies and procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Live-in care.

What is Live-in care?

Live-in care is where you have a fully trained carer living with you in your own home. Your Live-in carer will support you with your specific care needs to keep you safe, comfortable and living independently at home. Learn more about Live-in home care.

How much does Live-in care cost? Is it expensive?

The exact cost of Live-in care will be dependent on the level of care needed; this will be confirmed once we have visited your home to conduct a full care assessment. Live-in care can be more cost-effective than you realise. Learn more about the cost of Live-in care

What do I need to be able to have a Live-in carer?

A Live-in carer will need space of their own with a bed, access to bathroom facilities and a kitchen so food can be prepared by the carer for the service user and themselves, if required. Learn more about a Live-in carer’s needs and how to get a Live-in carer.

What if I don’t get on with my Live-in carer?

Abicare provides highly trained and vetted carers that have experience with care. We know how important that special relationship with the carer is, which is why we will work hard to match you or your loved ones with the perfect carer.Please do not worry if you don’t get along with a carer, we can replace the carer to find someone better suited to you. Learn more about what you can do if you don’t get along with your carer.

What is a Live-in Care Assistant?

We know that living with someone new can be daunting, especially if it’s the first time you’ve ever lived with someone or the first time you’ve welcomed someone new into your home since your partner passed. Our priority is that you feel safe and comfortable, so we will work hard to match you with a carer that has similar interests and can provide companionship and a friendly face as well as a high level of care. Find out more below on what a Live-in care assistant can do to help you.

What does a live-in carer do?

A Live-in carer is appointed to live with you or your loved one in their own home to provide one-to-one homecare, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our live-in carers provide bespoke, 24-7 home care for you or a loved one and have a wealth of experience caring for service users with specialist conditions. Whatever the level of care required, we are always on hand to help.

What are the benefits of live-in care

Live-in care provides a way for you or your loved one to feel a sense of companionship, emotional support, and access to specialised care whilst staying in the comfort of their home and the local community. 

I don’t think i’d like sharing my life with a stranger

At Abicare, we strive to find the perfect match between our carers and service users as we know how personal it is. Your carer will have as much involvement in your life as you want. They are on hand to help you with day to day life, in whatever capacity you need, and if you want someone for companionship as well they are there to keep you company. However, they have their own space and living area, so if you would prefer someone to be more discreet, that’s also fine.

How to get a live-in carer?

We are always happy to help. Call us on 0330 175 5458 and speak to one of our specialist care managers, or complete the online form and one of our care managers will phone you back when it is convenient for you. The care manager for your area will visit you in your own home, at a time that suits you, and will carry out a free care assessment. We will discuss your carer requirements and match you with an experienced Live-in carer to create a bespoke care plan that is tailored to you.

Assigning your live-in carer?

A live-in care assessment is the first step in matching you with your live-in carer. The wellbeing of our service users is at the heart of Abicare – We will endeavour to complete your FREE care assessment within 24 hours of your initial enquiry, and have the carer in post within 24-48 hours.

Live-in Care Jobs in London

If you are looking for a Live-in care job and want to be based in London or the surrounding areas, we have plenty of positions that continue to open up. We want to make sure our carers get the most out of their down time, and when they are not in post London has a wealth of activities and experiences to explore. With a rich history and selection of museums and galleries, you can always find something interesting to do or somewhere exciting to visit. There is a diverse choice of cuisine with hundreds of different restaurants to try, and an exciting and vibrant nightlife. Why not spend your weekend taking a trip down the river Thames and see the city by boat? Contact us today and find out more about finding your perfect care job in London, and why this could be the right place for you.

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