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 Whitley Bay. 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 3648Elder's live-in care service starts from £1,150 per week. This rate adjusts based on the individual needs of your loved one. To discuss their requirements and receive a personalised quote, please contact our care advisors.
An Elder live-in carer's daily duties encompass tailored support for all aspects of personal and home life. This typically involves:
Please note, complex medical procedures like Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care are not covered, as these 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.
With Elder’s extensive network of self-employed carers, we can typically set up live-in care within 24 hours. In urgent cases, it's often possible to find a suitable carer on the same day.
From Elder, you'll find a broad scope of home care assistance, including:
All this assistance is tailored to your loved one's individual needs, ensuring they receive the exact support they require in the comfort of their own home.
Ready to explore personalised home care for your loved one in Whitley Bay?
Our expert team is ready to guide you.
Glasgow City
14 years
Laimi has been really great, especially in recent weeks when mums health has not...
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
8 years
Katie is an exceptional carer. She is kind patient and understanding as well as ...
Sunderland
20 years
She is quick to observe patient's needs and is a very competent carer. She fitt...
Folkestone and Hythe
9 years
We are absolutely delighted with Josie and are looking for her to stay with us a...
Dover
16 years
Truly excellent carer with a great attitude and excellent personality. We do hop...
West Northamptonshire
23 years
I didn't get to meet Matshidiso but I spoke to her on the phone and via Whatsapp...
Bedford
10 years
I didn't meet May for long but she seemed to have got on well with my Mum over t...
Thurrock
14 years
Brilliant carer
Stoke-on-Trent
10 years
Prisca is a wonderful carer for our 89 year old mother with vascular dementia. S...
Barking and Dagenham
22 years
Ruth is an extremely experienced carer and provided a calm supportive presence w...
West Lothian
9 years
Frances is so compassionate in her job.
North East Lincolnshire
24 years
Sharmaine is an excellent carer for my mother with a lot if experience and skill...
Dundee City
15 years
Yes. Mum and I licked Yvonne
Harrow
11 years
Daniel provided care for our friend. He treated her with kindness, compassion a...
Coventry
14 years
Trish has formed a good relationship with my Mum. Under her care my mum seems ha...
Bromley
9 years
It's always a delight to have Ana come & look after mum. Mum has increasingly co...
Braintree
10 years
Elisabete is a fantastic carer in every way. Her care and compassion is amazing....
Kirklees
8 years
June came at a difficult time in that my friend's dementia was making her angry,...
Peterborough
7 years
Katarina is currently caring for our mum and within 24 hours had demonstrated he...
North Devon
24 years
Sandy is fun, capable, caring, helpful and reliable.