What to Know Before Beginning Live in Care in Leicester

How Live in Care in Leicester Differs to Visiting Care

Live-in care is the natural next step for those who might currently be receiving visiting care but are at a stage where they require a more round-the-clock care solution. Live-in care involves having a carer come to live with you in your home and provide constant support and companionship, whereas with visiting care your carers will visit at pre-determined times throughout the day. Your support will typically be provided by one or two carers to ensure continuity and familiarity, and

Who Can Benefit from Leicester Live in Care?

At Helping Hands, we provide live-in care to people with a wide range of needs and in a variety of circumstances. Whether you’ve just been discharged from hospital and need someone alongside you while you recover, are living with a progressive condition that requires assistance and monitoring, or are experiencing age-related frailty and are less steady on your feet than you’d like, your live-in carer will always be there to ensure you’re able to live as independently, comfortably and safely as possible.

Key Considerations Before Beginning Care

Care Requirements

What sort of things would you like your live-in carer to support you with, will you need them to stay in your home overnight, and do you need to make any adaptations to your home to make it more accessible?

Costs

Consider your budget and how long you might end up requiring support for.

Carer Qualities

We’re able to match you with a carer who is closely matched to your preferred criteria and who shares your likes and interests, so consider what you’re looking for in a carer.

Choosing Helping Hands as Your Live in Care in Leicester Provider

Experience

With over 35 years of experience in providing transformative, person-centred home care to our customers across England and Wales, we’ve got the experience and expertise to provide first-class support that will put everyone’s minds at ease.

Local Knowledge in Leicester

You’ll be supported by someone from our Leicester branch who will be able to help you to continue enjoying your local surroundings

Carer Training

Every Helping Hands carer has undergone our extensive, industry-leading carer training. When they start with us, all new carers enrol on a four-day course which equips them to support people with a wide range of needs and preferences. This initial training is supplemented by regular refresher courses.

Individual Care Plans

When you partner with our Leicester team for home care, you’ll receive a package of support that is fully tailored to your personal needs and wishes – with every aspect of your care designed to boost your independence.

24/7 Support

Live-in care can either be provided on a 12-hour or 24-hour basis. Have a chat with your local care manager to find out which options might be best suited to your needs.

Explore Live in Care in Leicester with Helping Hands

If you’d like to find out more about live-in care in Leicester, please don’t hesitate to give our friendly team a call today. They’re available seven days a week, and will always be happy to chat about the options available to you. Alternatively, you can contact us via our website if you’d prefer to schedule a call back at a time that better suits you.