Live-in care in Dinnington

Find a qualified carer in Dinnington to support your loved one in their home.

Organise care easily and receive support any time you need it from a dedicated care expert.

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  • Choose your carer

    Matched to your loved one's care needs, hobbies and interests

  • Support for you

    Access to our care advisors, family support specialists and clinical team

  • Transparent care

    No deposit, hidden fees or surcharges. Two-week trial period

  • Cost-effective

    Competitive or cheaper rates than care homes

Why choose live-in care in Dinnington?

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 Dinnington. Powered by industry-leading teams and technology, we deliver unique benefits:

Love-Your-Carer Guarantee

We handpick top carers in Dinnington tailored to your loved one’s unique needs. You connect directly with them, so you stay in control and choose the perfect match. With our personalised approach, 9 out of 10 families find the right carer the first time.

Save up to £500/week

Enjoy a clear, transparent pricing structure, starting from £1,150 per week and up to £500 cheaper than traditional care agencies. With no deposits or hidden fees, only travel costs are extra, and quoted upfront.

Stay home, stay independent

Enable your loved one to remain comfortably in their own home in Dinnington, preserving their familiar habits, routines, and hobbies. This significantly lowers common issues like anxiety, confusion, and the chance of falls often associated with moving to a care home.

Focus on family

Our trusted 24-hour support means you can fully return to being the son or daughter, not the carer. Unlike care homes, you gain unrestricted family time – exactly as it should be.

Flexible from day one

Elder's service is designed to seamlessly fit your loved one’s schedule around life events. Our online care portal makes it easy for families to collaboratively manage care from anywhere, ensuring adaptability.

Support every step of the way

You're never alone on this care journey. A dedicated family support specialist and clinical team are available by phone 7 days a week, complemented by hundreds of helpful articles on our blog.

Which tasks can live-in carers support with?

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

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How can I arrange live-in care in Dinnington with Elder?

Arranging home care in Dinnington with Elder involves a clear and supportive process, typically completed in three simple steps:

01

Tell us what you need

Speak with Elder's specialist care advisors or use our request form to clearly outline your loved one's needs.

02

Choose your carer

You’ll receive profiles of suitable self-employed carers in Dinnington within 24 hours. Chat to them online or arrange a phone or video call, before choosing who you like best.

03

Manage care

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.

Find your ideal carer

We have connected over 5000 families to carers so far.

FAQs

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Elder's live-in care service starts from £1,150 per week. The cost will depend on what your loved one needs support with. For a personalised quote for live-in care, call our care advisors.

With an Elder live-in carer in Dinnington, a wide range of tasks are included to support your loved one's wellbeing and daily routine. These tasks cover:

  • Personal support: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care.
  • Health management: Support with medication prompting and administration, along with mobility assistance.
  • Home management: Planning and preparing meals, light housework, and caring for pets.
  • Social engagement: Providing companionship, encouraging hobbies, managing errands, and accompanying to appointments and social outings.

It’s important to know that our carers are not equipped to perform complex medical procedures like Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care, as these require a registered nurse.

Yes, live-in care in Dinnington is an excellent and often more cost-effective alternative to a care home. Care homes frequently involve extra fees beyond the headline price, making live-in care a cheaper option, especially for couples who avoid paying for two separate rooms. Unlike care homes, live-in care means a focus solely on your loved one. This allows them to remain comfortably in their own home, receiving dedicated one-to-one support for better value and greater peace of mind than less individualised residential care.

With Elder’s extensive network of self-employed carers, we can typically set up live-in care in Dinnington within 24 hours. In urgent cases, it's often possible to find a suitable carer on the 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.