Find a qualified carer to support your loved one.
Choose from a list of personalised matches and speak to them before you make a decision.
Matched to your loved one's care needs, hobbies and interests
Access to our care advisors, family support specialists and clinical team
No deposit, hidden fees or surcharges. Two-week trial period
Competitive or cheaper rates than care homes
Long-term 24-hour support
Temporary 24-hour support
Flexible home visits
We believe there’s nowhere better than the comfort of your loved one's home. That's why, at Elder, we're dedicated to providing the best live-in care in Martlesham. Powered by industry-leading teams and technology, we deliver unique benefits:
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
Arranging home care with Elder involves a clear and supportive process, typically completed in three simple steps:
Speak with Elder's specialist care advisors or use our request form to clearly outline your loved one's needs.
You’ll receive profiles of suitable self-employed carers within 24 hours. Chat to them online or arrange a phone or video call, before choosing who you like best.
Once a carer is matched with your loved one, use your MyElder account to chat with them and the Elder team, manage your schedule and care information, and find respite cover if you need it.
At Elder, we make it easy to find a compassionate live-in carer. Get to know one of our local care professionals listed below.
Find your ideal carer
We have connected over 5000 families to carers so far.
Still have questions?
0333 920 3648The price of live-in care with Elder typically begins at £1,150 per week. The precise cost is always tailored to the individual, depending on their specific care needs and the level of support required. For a personalised and accurate pricing plan, please speak with our dedicated care advisors.
An Elder live-in carer performs a wide range of daily tasks tailored to your loved one's needs, including:
Please note, our carers do not provide complex medical procedures (e.g. Stoma care, PEG care and wound care) that require a registered nurse.
Yes, home care is often a good and preferred alternative to a care home. It’s generally more cost-effective, as residential care often involves extra fees and can be more expensive for couples. Opting for home care allows your loved one to remain comfortably in their own home. They receive dedicated one-to-one support, ensuring greater peace of mind compared to less personalised group care settings.
Thanks to Elder's nationwide network of self-employed carers, live-in care in can often be arranged within 24 hours. For urgent situations, we've even successfully matched families with a suitable carer on the very same day.
Elder offers a comprehensive range of home care support, including live-in, respite and visiting care.
Ultimately, all our services are uniquely shaped to perfectly fit your loved one's individual needs.
Ready to explore personalised home care for your loved one in Martlesham?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
Basildon
25 years
Mufaro was great and supported Mum in a very kind, patient and understanding way...
City of Edinburgh
5 years
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Stoke-on-Trent
10 years
Rita is an excellent carer for my elderly aunt. She supports her to be as indepe...
South Lanarkshire
48 years
Jacquie was truly exceptional - warm, caring, imaginative, calm, practical and v...
Wiltshire
7 years
Elizabeth has been a wonderful support to all of us. She is kind, considerate an...
Tameside
11 years
Berlin stepped in at the last minute as the appointed carer was ill. Berlin was ...
Leeds
7 years
Monica has been providing excellent care for Mum since August and has exceeded o...
Glasgow City
9 years
Mum absolutely loved Margo as a carer and as a companion from the minute they m...
Southwark
34 years
Gugu built a great rapport with my mum. I was confident I could go away and be h...
Aberdeen City
10 years
Wendy provided excellent care for my mum during a 2 week period. From the moment...
Salford
21 years
Mum, was quite sad when Edith left, she was only there for four days but what a ...
Camden
19 years
Babra has done a really good job of caring for mum. Babra is patient, reliable a...
Northumberland
7 years
Kim was wonderful. We noticed the difference in Mum by the end of the week.
Renfrewshire
6 years
Lynn is a delightful person to have in your home to care for your loved one .She...
Newham
9 years
In preparation of Zoe caring for my father I typed up detailed notes and specifi...
North East Lincolnshire
24 years
JULIE WAS GREAT VERY ENCOURAGING STUCK TO ROUTINE BUT ADDED WHERE NECESSARY S...
Kirklees
18 years
Ishika is a wonderful carer she has a great insight into Dementia and how to bui...
Lewisham
23 years
Dorcas has a very cheerful disposition.
Mid Suffolk
10 years
Alina is settling in nicely.
Brighton and Hove
22 years
Jill is a wonderful carer , she looked after my mother and the house really well...