Care in your own home

Home care

Care and support provided in people’s own homes. It is sometimes referred to as ‘domiciliary care’. Not all agencies provide the same services and charges vary. Most home care agencies supply care workers to support you with everyday activities, such as getting out of bed, getting dressed and bathing, and help you maintain your independence.

There are agencies that can provide 24-hour live-in care and night care, which can help you to remain living at home. These services involve a care worker staying with you at home to support you throughout the day and night. See page 48 for more information about live-in care. When care and support is arranged by the council, a contract is agreed between the council and the care agency, and the agency organises a care plan. All agencies used will be registered with the Care Quality Commission –see page 61 for more information.

People arranging and/or funding their own care and support can choose their own care worker or agency.

If you would like to organise your own care at home, you need to think about it carefully. Before you make any decisions, you should contact several providers and ask for a copy of their contract terms and read these with someone you trust. Get as much help as you can and ask any questions you may have before signing anything.

You may be entitled to welfare benefits which you can use to help to pay towards the cost of your care. See page 22 for further details. You should expect the care agency and the individual care workers to respect your personal preferences, dignity and privacy and promote your wellbeing. The checklist on page 67 gives you useful questions to ask any prospective home care agencies.

You could use the list of home care providers starting on page 69 to find an agency or by searching ‘home care’ on the Your Circle website. You can then refine your search by filtering by postcode, or service type. Visit www.yourcircle.org.uk

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We want to ensure that you feel supported in the comfort and familiarity of your own home with our team of fully trained carers, providing reassurance and peace of mind for you and your loved ones at all times.

Contact us today to discuss your care needs.