Spire Homecare service

Live-in Care

Live-in care means a carer lives in your home to provide day-to-day support, companionship and reassurance while helping you stay in familiar surroundings.

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Live-in Care support at home

What this support looks like

Every care plan is agreed with you first. This is what live-in care can cover and how we work together.

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What live-in care may include

  • Personal care and daily routines
  • Meal preparation and drinks
  • Medication prompts or assistance as agreed
  • Help with mobility around the home
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Light household tasks
  • Overnight reassurance if included in your care plan
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What you can expect from us

  • A care plan built around your routines
  • Privacy, dignity and respectful support
  • A consistent, professional carer or team
  • Clear communication with you and your family
  • Support that encourages independence
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What we ask from you

  • A suitable room for the live-in carer
  • Access to bathroom and kitchen facilities
  • Clear information about routines and risks
  • Medication and equipment available in the home
  • Let us know if your needs change
Useful support

Independent organisations that can help

Trusted sources of advice and information alongside your care.

Live-in Care client information guide
Printed information

Prefer this as a printed guide?

The same information is available as an A4 client guide. Open it here, print it, or ask your local office for a copy.

Live-in Care FAQs

What is live-in care?

Live-in care means a carer lives in your home to provide day-to-day support, companionship and reassurance while helping you stay in familiar surroundings.

What does a live-in carer help with?

Day-to-day support can cover personal care and daily routines, meal preparation, medication prompts or assistance as agreed, help with mobility, companionship, light household tasks, and overnight reassurance if it is included in your care plan.

What do we need to provide for a live-in carer?

A suitable room for the carer, access to bathroom and kitchen facilities, clear information about routines and risks, and medication and equipment available in the home. Just let us know if your needs change.

How do I arrange live-in care?

Contact your local Spire Homecare office to arrange an initial conversation and a personalised care assessment. Support is then planned around your assessed needs, routines and choices.

Talk to us about live-in care

Send a care assessment enquiry and it will be routed to your nearest Spire Homecare office.