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Live-in care for frailty and falls
If a loved one is becoming frailer or has had falls, having someone living with them can mean they stay safely at home. We introduce experienced live-in carers you meet and choose yourself.
From £1,095 a week across East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Berkshire and Hampshire. Ask us about your situation
How can live-in care help with frailty and falls?
- Someone always nearbyA carer living in means help is close if they fall or feel unwell.
- Help moving aroundSteady support getting up, washing, dressing and moving about the home.
- Staying independentDoing as much as they can for themselves, with help where it's needed.
- Peace of mind for familySomeone is there who can call you straight away if something happens.
- Small changes noticedA carer who knows them well is more likely to notice when they're unsteadier than usual, or eating or drinking less, and can let the family know.
- Keeping family informedUpdates on everyday life, routines and wellbeing, shared directly with the family as agreed with your loved one.
Why not a care home?
- Life carries on at home: their own kitchen, garden, pets, neighbours and routine, with one-to-one care.
- The house stays yours: when care is at home, the council doesn't count the house in its means test. Will we have to sell the house?
- It usually costs less: from £1,095 a week, against nursing home fees from £1,750 to £1,950 a week in our counties. For a couple who both need care, less than half. See the comparison
What can a live-in carer help with?
When live-in care through us isn't enough
- Hoisting or care that needs two people at once
- Nursing or clinical care
- Physiotherapy or rehabilitation, which the NHS provides
Carers matched to the help needed
We look for carers with experience of supporting someone with limited mobility, and the right temperament for your loved one. You speak to them before deciding.
Every carer we introduce has passed an enhanced DBS check, including the Adults' Barred List. We follow up two professional references and one personal reference, check their insurance, and meet every carer personally before they meet you.
“We now have peace of mind. If Dad falls over at home, we know somebody is there to handle the situation and contact us immediately. And he quickly became used to his meals being put in front of him.”
Common questions
Does the carer help if Dad falls?
Your carer is there to help, call for assistance and let you know straight away.
Will the carer make the house safer?
Carers can point out hazards they notice. Changes to the home, such as rails or ramps, are arranged by the family or through the council.
Other help in Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Berkshire and Hampshire
Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602 (free, 8am to 7pm, every day).
Independent Age, 0800 319 6789 (free).
After a fall, or if you're worried about their balance, ask their GP to check their falls risk. NHS advice on preventing falls.
Carers UK helpline, 0808 808 7777: advice for family carers.
Worried about a loved one's falls?
“As Raymond’s live-in carer, I have supported him at home while prioritising his safety, confidence and wellbeing. I believe in providing the appropriate level of support and encouragement, promoting independence wherever possible, and helping people feel reassured without compromising their dignity.”
Still researching?
Live-in Care: A Guide for Families
Costs and funding, the questions to ask carers and agencies, and checklists to get the home ready.
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