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Live-in Care in Nottingham
Live-in care can provide a more consistent form of support for people who wish to remain in their own home while requiring a greater level of day-to-day assistance.
Care arrangements are considered around the individual's assessed needs, routines, preferences and circumstances.
Understanding the arrangement
What Is Live-in Care?
Live-in care involves a caregiver living in the person's home as part of an agreed care arrangement.
It may be considered where somebody requires more consistent support than shorter visiting-care arrangements can provide.
Live-in care is not continuous waking 24-hour care. Working arrangements, rest and the support provided must be considered as part of the assessment and agreed care plan.
Considering support
When Might Live-in Care Be Considered?
A live-in arrangement may be worth discussing where there is:
Suitability always depends on the individual's circumstances, the home environment and an assessment of the support required.
- a preference to remain living at home
- a need for more consistent support
- a desire for continuity and familiar surroundings
- an assessed need that may benefit from a live-in arrangement
Life at home
Maintaining Familiarity and Independence
Remaining at home can help a person stay connected to familiar surroundings, routines, their community and the personal choices that shape everyday life.
A live-in arrangement should support the individual in a way that respects those connections. The appropriate balance of assistance and independence must be considered for each person.
- Familiar home
- Personal routines
- Community connections
- Everyday choices
How care begins
Planning a Live-in Care Arrangement
Every arrangement begins with a conversation about the person and the support being considered.
Talk to Us
Contact the team to explain why live-in support is being considered.
Discuss Your Needs
We discuss routines, preferences, circumstances and the level of assistance required.
Care Assessment
An assessment helps determine whether a live-in arrangement may be suitable.
Agree the Arrangement
The details can be planned around the agreed care needs and practical requirements.
Common questions
Live-in Care FAQs
These answers provide general guidance. The right next step depends on the individual circumstances and assessed needs.
What is the difference between live-in care and domiciliary care?
Live-in care involves a caregiver living in the person's home as part of an agreed arrangement. Domiciliary care is provided through agreed visits or periods of support. Assessment helps identify which approach may be appropriate.
Does live-in care mean somebody is awake and working 24 hours a day?
No. Live-in care should not be described as continuous waking 24-hour care. The exact arrangement depends on assessed needs and the agreed care plan.
How do I discuss whether live-in care may be suitable?
Contact Empowerment Living to explain the circumstances. A conversation and assessment are needed before suitability can be considered.
Our service area
Care in Nottingham and Beyond
Nottingham is our primary service area. Support may also be available elsewhere in England and Wales depending on individual requirements and availability.
Speak to Empowerment Living
Could Live-in Care Be Right for Your Circumstances?
Talk to our team about the support required and whether a live-in arrangement may be suitable.