SSD/PCT

All too often commissioners think they have to choose between residential or domiciliary care when deciding the most appropriate care for their clients. But some clients will fall through the gap between the two. For them, live-in care is the third and largely under-used option.

Live-in care enables someone with low, medium or high dependency needs to continue living in their own home by having access to round-the-clock care workers as opposed to residential care. The increased social and political focus on maintaining independence, means live-in care now offers commissioners a real alternative when considering how to best meet the needs of this growing group of clients.

Agincare is at the forefront of developing live-in care. Cheaper than the cost of a hospital bed and some residential care, live-in care is a cost-effective way of supporting people with high levels of need such as those with long term medical conditions, acquired brain injuries and terminal illnesses.

In recent years, Agincare has worked with primary care trusts and social services departments to develop live-in care services for a range of circumstances: from supporting a young disabled person to take on the challenge of university to giving respite care enabling a relative to take a much needed break.

Live-in care workers tend to be the most experienced and committed due to the extra demands placed on the role. At Agincare, we ensure our staff work to the clients’ plan and focus on enabling them to maintain connections within the community.