A live-in carer helps with personal care, daily tasks and companionship, supporting your loved one at home safely and independently.
At Elder, we match families with experienced carers for round-the-clock support.
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Personal care
e.g. help with washing, toileting, and prompting medication
Dressing and grooming
e.g. shaving and hairstyling
Meal preparation
e.g. cooking meals to dietary requirements and tastes
Light housekeeping
e.g. vacuuming, keeping surfaces clean and doing laundry
Running errands
e.g. going to the shops or picking up prescriptions
Companionship
e.g. providing company and encouraging hobbies and interests
Pet care
e.g. feeding and exercising pets
Mobility support
e.g. encouraging gentle and suitable exercise
Light gardening
e.g. watering flowers and keeping pathways clear
Admin support
e.g. keeping on top of post, paperwork, and appointments
Medication prompting
e.g. ensuring medication is taken correctly
Ventilation and oxygen support
e.g. BiPAP or CPAP Support
Specialist drug administration
Including Controlled Drug Administration, Covert Medication Administration, Glucose readings via finger pricks, Injections, Pessaries, Enemas, Suppositories
Stoma care
PEG care
Wound care
Many live-in carers are trained or experienced in condition-specific care, including:
Specialist carers maintain routines, provide reassurance, reduce anxiety, and support memory, all within the familiar home environment.
A dementia-trained carer can help maintain day-to-day routines, minimise stress, and provide ongoing reassurance, helping your loved one stay at home safely.
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When dementia progresses, familiar surroundings can make all the difference. Discover how families have used live-in dementia care to bring reassurance, routine, and peace of mind.
Sue shares how dementia care helped her mum stay safe and happy in her own home. This allowed Sue to stop being a carer and become a daughter again, providing her with immense peace of mind.
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Penny discusses her mum's experience with Alzheimer's, highlighting why live-in care was the crucial choice for her safety, happiness, and continued quality of life.
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Live-in carers generally provide daytime support plus overnight presence, with scheduled breaks:
Daily support with overnight presence.
Ideal for recovery, respite, post-hospital care, or holiday cover.
Focused on overnight reassurance, fall prevention, and late-evening support.
Our carers are available across the UK, including major cities like London, Manchester, Bristol, Brighton and surrounding areas. Enter your city, town or postcode below to find your ideal carer.
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We have connected over 5000 families to carers so far.
We shortlist carers based on your loved one's unique requirements and let you speak with them to choose the one you like best.
Our support and medical teams make organising the right care easy and are available for you 7 days a week.
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Understand the factors that affect live-in care fees, including level of support needed, location, and type of care provided.
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Read our tips for choosing a qualified carer who fits your loved one's needs, personality, and lifestyle.
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Compare live-in care with home care visits, residential care, and nursing homes to find the best option.
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