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Live-In Care

24-Hour Support with Home Care

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Live in Care at your home, on your terms - Because, being well looked after shouldn’t require a change of address

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What is Live-in Care?

Live-in care is personalised, 24-hour home care delivered in your loved one’s own home. A fully trained live-in carer moves in to help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication and more. This one-to-one approach also provides companionship and emotional support—giving families total peace of mind. Most older adults say they want to remain at home as they age rather than move into residential care (Age UK).

  • Personalised, 24/7 one-to-one care in the comfort of home.
  • Help with daily tasks—bathing, dressing, meals, medication.
  • Companionship and emotional support to reduce loneliness.
  • Maintains familiar routines and independence—avoids a care-home move.

24/7 Care and Support

A carer is always there—day or night. Help is at hand whenever it's needed.

Daily Living Support

Help with dressing, washing, meals and more—making daily life easier.

Nutritious Home-Cooked Meals

Enjoy freshly prepared meals that suit your taste and dietary needs.

Friendly Companionship

Someone to chat to, share moments with, and brighten each day.

Maintaining Independence

Stay in control of your day with gentle support when it’s needed.

Comfort of Home

Remain in familiar surroundings with your routines, comforts and space.

Consistent Carers

Fewer new faces. Carers get to know your needs and how you like things done.

Peace of Mind for Families

Families feel reassured knowing someone is there and everything is handled.

Health and Wellbeing

Medication reminders, early changes spotted, and a focus on staying well.

Why Trust Independent People Live-In Care

Independent People Live-In Care is commissioned by the NHS to help patients return home safely and is rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission. Our service is led by NHS-trained physiotherapists and nurses who personally oversee every care plan. We partner with Dementia Adventure, Dementia UK, the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) and the University of Essex to bring you the latest expertise and technology.

  • ✔ NHS-commissioned, CQC “Good” rated live-in care provider.
  • ✔ Clinical leadership from NHS-experienced physiotherapists & nurses.
  • ✔ Partnerships with Dementia Adventure, Dementia UK, SOLLA & University of Essex.

What Our Live in Care Includes

Trusted by the NHS &
CQC-Rated 'Good'

As an NHS-approved provider with a CQC
rated 'Good' status, we meet the highest
care standards.

Fully Managed,
Tailored Care

Every care plan is personalised, with
ongoing support to ensure comfort and
independence.

Highly Trained,
DBS-Checked Carers

Our carers undergo rigorous screening and
specialist training, including dementia and
complex care.

Electronic Care Plans &
Medication Management

Real-time updates ensure accurate care and
medication tracking.

24/7 Support &
Consistent Carers

Round-the-clock assistance with a focus on
long-term, trusted carer-client relationships.

Transparent Pricing &
Flexible Funding

No hidden fees, plus guidance on NHS and
Local Authority funding options.

Live-In Care

Get Live in Care in your home across England, Scotland and Wales

Looking for reliable live in care? At Independent People, we don’t just promise award-winning care, we work with the NHS, Local Authorities, and are CQC approved, so you can enjoy genuine peace of mind. We believe that independence shouldn’t be a luxury, and staying in your own home with makes all the difference. Whether you’re seeking round-the-clock support for younger adults or dedicated care for older adults with a range of conditions, our mission is to preserve quality of life – without compromise.

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Live-in care – an alternative to nursing homes from £1,071 per week

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Live-in care for younger adults, an alternative to residential care

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Specialists in providing private nursing care for more complex needs

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Specialists in providing expert dementia live in carers in your home

What our customers say...

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“
Well peace has returned and Emily is back. Thank you Sue for supporting dad at home, he is so happy. We celebrated his 90th birthday yesterday with a family meal out which he enjoyed, this time last year I didn’t think he would see another birthday.

Best wishes from our family

Common conditions we care for

  • Alzheimer’s and Dementia
  • Brain injury
  • COPD
  • Companionship Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Huntington’s Disease
  • Knee and Hip Replacement
  • Care Learning Disabilities
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Mobility and Frailty
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Muscular Dystrophies
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Stroke
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Our homecare services keep your loved one safe

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Live in Care Compared to Care Homes

Live-in Care
Care Homes
  • Personal one-to-one care tailored to individual needs
  • Continuity and consistency
  • Familiar environment
  • Maintain daily routines
  • Full control over food choices
  • Stay in your loved home
  • Higher quality of life and increased life expectancy
  • Couples remain together
  • Trips out are easy
  • Pets are no problem
  • Maintain independence
  • Staff work in shift patterns and you get who you get
  • No consistency
  • Disruptive and disorientating
  • Need to adapt to new routines
  • Limited choice of food and drink
  • Need to sell home and belongings
  • Higher risk of illness, falls, and hospitalisations
  • Couples may be separated
  • Trips out may be difficult to arrange
  • Pets may not be allowed
  • Risk of being institutionalised
Live-in Care
Care Homes
Personal one-to-one care tailored to individual needs
Staff work in shift patterns and you get who you get
Continuity and consistency
No consistency
Familiar environment
Disruptive and disorientating
Maintain daily routines
Need to adapt to new routines
Full control over food choices
Limited choice of food and drink
Stay in your loved home
Need to sell home and belongings
Higher quality of life and increased life expectancy
Higher risk of illness, falls, and hospitalisations
Couples remain together
Couples may be separated
Trips out are easy
Trips out may be difficult to arrange
Pets are no problem
Pets may not be allowed
Maintain independence
Risk of being institutionalised

How do I arrange Live-in care? What is the Process?

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Speak to our team

Our dedicated care partnership team can answer all your important care questions. Call us now to find out more.

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Your care assessment

Meet or speak with your local care manager to discuss your needs and preferences in detail during your free care assessment.

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Award-winning care

Interview carefully matched live-in carers who will provide you with high-quality care at home. Start with a trial; see for yourself how well it works.

Call today to arrange award winning Live in Care

0800 471 4741

Making the right choice together

As a family, it's important to have open discussions to determine the best care options for your loved ones or yourself, and we can help you with free advice gained from years of experience.

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Who Benefits from Live in Care?

  • Families with Current Domiciliary Care
  • Former Care Home Residents
  • Couples Who Want to Stay Together
  • Hospital Discharges Requiring Immediate Care
  • Specialised Care Needs
  • Live in Care for Young People
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Live in Care Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

We created this section to help answer the most common queries about live-in care – from what a live-in carer does,
to funding options available. By covering a range of practical and financial topics, we hope you’ll get the clarity
and peace of mind you need to feel confident in choosing the best care solution for yourself or a loved one.


1. What is live in care?
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Live in care is a comprehensive service where a professional live in carer resides in the home of
the individual needing assistance. This live in care arrangement allows the carer to provide round-the-clock
support with activities of daily living, companionship, and specialised care tailored to the individual’s needs.
With live in care, seniors or individuals with disabilities can remain in the comfort and familiarity of their
own homes while receiving personalised and continuous support to maintain their independence and quality of life.

In live in care, live in carers provide 1-2-1 care to enable your loved one to continue enjoying
a secure, safe, comfortable, and independent life within their own home. They assist with personal care,
bathing, washing, dressing, personal and oral hygiene, toileting, administering medication, maintaining
appearance, cooking meals, and general household duties. Please note that our live in carers are not trained
nurses. They can undertake clinical tasks such as managing PEG feeds, dressing wounds, and managing catheters
or stomas, but they cannot administer injections.

In live in care, your live in carer will regularly vacuum, dust, mop, change bedding, and empty bins.
They will also help with laundry. We discuss all these duties during your care assessment.

The cost of live in care varies based on the level of care required. After assessing your loved one,
we provide an actual cost. For example, basic live in care, which does not require personal care assistance,
is £1095 per week. This type of live in care service is tailored for those needing companionship,
assistance with meal preparation, security, cleaning, shopping, and other household duties.

Funding for live in care depends on your situation. You may be eligible for government assistance
to meet some or all of your live in care costs.

Some live in carers in our live in care service are drivers and will be happy to drive you wherever you need to go. If you wish your live in carer to use your car, ensure their driving licence covers driving your car and arrange for them to be insured under your policy at your cost.

In live in care, you need to provide a suitable, furnished, warm, secure, and private room for your live in carer. This room should have furnishings such as a comfortable bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, wardrobe, armchair, desk, and television where possible. We suggest that the carer’s room is lockable, or if not, there is a safe place for them to keep personal belongings and valuables. Carers are advised not to invite friends and family to visit them at your home.

Live in carers in our live in care service are available to care and support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, to comply with employment law regulations, your live in carer will require a minimum two-hour break during each working day, during which they must be free to leave your home.

Our live in carers come from various backgrounds but share a common desire to support our customers with empathy, kindness, and to make their lives happy.

Our recruitment process for live in care is rigorous. We only employ individuals who meet our strict criteria, including obtaining and verifying a minimum of two references, receiving an enhanced criminal record check through the DBS in the UK, obtaining a police check from the support worker’s country of residence if applicable, conducting a full interview to assess personality, experience, hobbies, and written and spoken English, obtaining evidence of training, and verifying identity through documents such as birth certificate, passport, or driving licence.

Absolutely. When matching live in carers with customers, we ensure that those with pets are paired with animal lovers.

Many families have this concern, but in most cases, customers bond well with their live in carer within the first few weeks. They enjoy the help and company provided. Our team is discreet and sensitive to the fact they are living in someone else’s home.

We ask customers to buy additional groceries so the live in carer can cook for themselves while cooking for you. If the care package is CHC funded, we pay your live in carer £30 per week for food. Typically, meals are social occasions for customers and their live in carers to eat together. However, our team respects customers’ wishes for privacy during meals.

All live in carers, regardless of experience, receive a full induction to ensure they are ready and able to deliver high-quality care services. They also receive ongoing live in carer training, including National Vocational Qualifications and specialised training, supported by our training centre.

Using our live in care service, you benefit from our extensive experience in the care sector and ongoing support from our team. Live in care at IPH is tailored to your needs. We start with a comprehensive assessment of how we can help, match you with a professionally trained carer, and provide ongoing advice and support from our office team. We ensure the success of your live in care arrangement.

Yes, we can provide as much live in care as you need. If you need around-the-clock support after leaving the hospital or require respite care, we can help.

Respite live in care is short-term and provides a break for you or your regular carer. We offer a comprehensive assessment of your needs so another carer can take over your support.

Yes, live in care at home is often preferred for its familiarity, promoting comfort and emotional well-being. Being in a familiar environment reduces stress and anxiety. Personalised care plans tailored to individual needs enhance the quality of support, offering a more dignified and holistic approach to live in care.

To arrange live in care, contact IP Live-in Care for a free consultation tailored to your needs. We offer swift placement, often within hours, ensuring immediate support. We match you with a compassionate and qualified live in carer who will provide round-the-clock assistance.

Yes, live in carers typically complete household tasks such as dusting, hoovering, general cleaning, and laundry. Their primary focus is on providing care and support, but they also help maintain a tidy and comfortable living environment.

Live in carers typically rest at night but can provide ad-hoc support if required. We can accommodate night shifts if necessary. Discuss your overnight care requirements during your free care assessment with IP Live-in Care. Our services are tailored to ensure the best support for you and your loved one.

Yes, live in care can be provided 7 days a week. Our live in carers offer continuous support and assistance tailored to your loved one’s needs. Our dedicated carers provide round-the-clock assistance, ensuring reliable and compassionate support.

The cost of live in care in the UK typically starts at £1295 per week for a single person. This rate covers round-the-clock care provided by a dedicated live in carer residing in the individual’s home. Factors such as the level of care required, additional services, and the carer’s experience may influence the final cost.

No, live in carers do not pay rent. As part of their job benefits, they are provided with their bedroom within the household.

While considering family members as live in carers is understandable, it’s crucial to prioritise their well-being. Relying solely on family for short-term or long-term care can lead to burnout and stress. Seeking a professional live in carer ensures quality care for your loved one and respite for the family member, promoting a healthier caring dynamic and long-term physical and emotional health.

Live in care can be funded through various means. In some cases, the government, through the council, may provide financial assistance based on individual needs and eligibility criteria. Alternatively, individuals can privately fund live in care services. The availability of funding options depends on factors such as income, assets, and the level of care required.

Live in care offers numerous benefits, including personalised care in the comfort of your own home, one-to-one attention, companionship, and the ability to maintain independence. It also provides peace of mind for family members knowing their loved ones are well cared for.

Live in care allows individuals to stay in their own homes while receiving personalised support, whereas residential care involves moving to a care facility. Live in care offers more personal attention and allows for a more familiar and comfortable environment.

Live in carers typically have qualifications in health and social care, including National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and specialised training in areas such as dementia care, palliative care, and first aid. They also undergo rigorous background checks and receive ongoing training.

Yes, live in care plans are highly customisable to meet the specific needs of each individual. This includes tailoring the level of support, daily routines, and special requirements to ensure the best possible care.

To choose the right live in care provider, consider factors such as the provider’s reputation, the qualifications and training of their carers, the range of services offered, and their ability to provide personalised care plans. Reading reviews and testimonials can also be helpful.

The process for starting live in care typically involves an initial consultation to assess needs, creating a personalised care plan, matching the individual with a suitable live in carer, and ongoing monitoring and support to ensure the care plan is effective.

Yes, live in care can be highly beneficial for individuals with dementia. Specially trained live in carers can provide tailored support to manage symptoms, ensure safety, and improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia.

Family members play a crucial role in live in care by providing emotional support, helping to create a comfortable environment, and participating in care planning and decision-making. They also benefit from the peace of mind knowing their loved one is well cared for.


35. How do live in carers handle emergencies?
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Live in carers are trained to handle emergencies, including medical crises and accidents. They are equipped with first aid skills, and emergency procedures and can contact healthcare professionals or emergency services when needed.

During the initial assessment for live in care, a care manager will visit your home to discuss your needs, preferences, and any specific requirements. They will assess the home environment and create a personalised care plan tailored to your situation.

Yes, live in carers often facilitate activities and social interactions to keep individuals engaged and mentally stimulated. This can include hobbies, exercise, outings, and social visits, tailored to the individual’s interests and abilities.

Live in care supports mental health and well-being by providing companionship, reducing loneliness, ensuring a routine, and offering emotional support. Carers can also help manage stress and anxiety through personalised care and attention.

Live in care can manage a wide range of medical conditions, including chronic illnesses, mobility issues, post-surgical recovery, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and more. Live in carers work closely with healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care.

Live in care enhances the quality of life by allowing individuals to remain in their familiar home environment, receiving personalised and continuous support. It promotes independence, comfort, and emotional well-being, and ensures safety and security.

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