Frequently Asked Questions


Live in care is a type of home care service where a qualified and experienced carer lives with the care recipient in their own home, providing 24-hour care and support.

At Live-in Care Direct, we provide person-centred live in care services in Leicestershire, which involves tailoring our care services to meet the specific needs and preferences of each individual.

Live in care in Leicestershire provides care recipients with a wide range of benefits, including:

- The opportunity to stay in their own home
- One-to-one care and support
- Continuity of care
- Increased independence and dignity
- Companionship and social interaction
- A familiar environment
- A personalised care plan
- Flexibility
- Cost-effectiveness
- Peace of mind for family and loved ones

At Live-in Care Direct, we provide a range of live in care services in Leicestershire, including:

- Dementia care
- Parkinson's care
- End of life care
- Stroke care
- Multiple sclerosis care
- Palliative care
- Respite care
- Companionship care
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Mobility assistance
- Meal preparation and feeding
- Household chores

All of our carers are fully trained, qualified, and experienced in providing live in care services. They are also carefully selected based on their skills, experience, and personality, to ensure they are the right fit for each care recipient in Leicestershire.

Our carers are trained in a range of areas, including manual handling, dementia care, medication management, and first aid.

At Live-in Care Direct, we are committed to providing high-quality care services in Leicestershire. We achieve this through:

- Regular monitoring and review of our care services
- Ongoing training and development for our carers
- Feedback from care recipients and their families
- Regular communication and supervision of our carers
- Tailoring our care services to meet the specific needs of each individual

We take great care to match our carers with care recipients in Leicestershire based on their needs, preferences, and personality.

Before we assign a carer, we carry out a comprehensive assessment of the care recipient's needs and preferences. We then carefully select a carer who has the appropriate skills and experience and who is the right match for the care recipient in terms of personality and interests.

This ensures that the care recipient receives the best possible care and support from someone they can trust and feel comfortable with.

We take the safety and wellbeing of our carers and care recipients in Leicestershire very seriously.

Our carers undergo rigorous training in manual handling, health and safety, and infection control to help minimise the risk of accidents and injuries. We also provide our carers with personal protective equipment and follow strict infection control protocols to ensure their safety.

For care recipients, we undertake a comprehensive risk assessment of their home environment to identify any potential hazards and take steps to minimise them.

At Live-in Care Direct, we understand that everyone's care needs are unique. That's why we provide flexible live in care services in Leicestershire, tailored to meet the specific needs and preferences of each individual.

We offer care on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on the individual's needs. Our care services can also be adjusted and adapted as the care recipient's needs change.

The cost of live in care in Leicestershire varies depending on the individual's needs and preferences. At Live-in Care Direct, we provide a transparent and affordable pricing structure, with no hidden costs or fees.

We provide a free, no-obligation consultation to identify a care recipient's needs and preferences and provide a personalised quote for our live in care services.

Yes, we provide emergency live in care services in Leicestershire. If you require emergency care, we will do everything possible to provide a carer within 24 hours.

Our emergency live in care services are designed to provide quick and effective support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of care recipients.