News & care blog

It’s National Apprenticeships Week! And here at Agincare we are proud to be celebrating this annual event with over 350 of our own team members working towards a qualification. This …

We are proud to be a Founding Member of the £500 Challenge – a fundraising campaign launched by The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) at the Care Show at Birmingham NEC …

At an exclusive awards ceremony, live-in care worker Marina Aliri was announced as the winner one of our twelve Agincare Hero Awards. The prestigious awards were held at The Manor …

Samantha Squibb, Registered Manager of Cordelia House Care Home in Fareham, has been honoured as one of our first ever Agincare Heroes at a prestigious awards ceremony held this summer. …

This summer saw live-in care worker Babadeji Sule honoured as one of our first ever Agincare Heroes. The prestigious awards ceremony paid tribute to extraordinary members of our team that …

In June 2022, live-in care worker Yvette Stubbs was named as one of our twelve Agincare Heroes. The prestigious award paid tribute to extraordinary members of our team that have …

On 27th June 2022, we announced the extraordinary winners of our first ever Agincare Heroes Award. The exclusive ceremony was preceded by welcome drinks and lunch before winners were honoured …

Knowing what care options might be right for you or a loved one can be difficult. With so much information, the biggest challenge is often knowing where to start. Our …

The care and nursing home in Bexhill-on-Sea at St Peter’s Park Retirement Village has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulator, in a report recently published following …

Registered Manager, Karen Harding is spearheading Agincare’s expansion of its care services to provide live-in care in Harrogate and the North of England. The new regional head office based in …

When looking for care, a care home may seem like the only option. This is particularly true if you or a loved one requires a high level of support that …

Live-in care has always seen a higher number of women to men in the sector. The nurturing instinct has continually found its place in the world of care. However, everyone …

Older people and those with underlying medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer) are particularly at risk of COVID-19. We are doing absolutely everything we …

For the past 11 years Elizabeth has been receiving personalised live-in care from Agincare. Thanks to the support of live-in care worker, Oly, and holiday cover, Mark, she has seen …

Last week, Sue went downstairs for the first time in over a year. This was thanks to the incredible group effort of our live-in care support team, builders, social workers …

On Remembrance day, we remember those who have served, and continue to serve, in the Armed Forces. To mark the occasion, our South West live-in care team ran a poppy …

Quite often, it is the little things that make the biggest difference. While having a care worker move into your house may be a big thing, it is the small, …

Live-in care work with Agincare suits Debbie Grice down to the ground. She’s already clocked up over 20 years in the care industry, so is very well placed to know …

It takes a special type of person to deliver live in care in someone else’s home. And to be on hand 24 hours a day, delivering the exact level of …

We have been working on something very special, and it’s finally time to unveil it. In September, 10 Agincare care workers travelled to a film studio in Bournemouth, where it …

For many, pets offer unconditional love and companionship. Whether you have been diagnosed with dementia, are receiving dementia care, or are looking for ways to support a loved one, here …

Last week, live-in care worker, Tasheca (Tash) accompanied Mr Davies and his family for a very special meal at their local Pub. Mr Davies (front left of the image) frequently …

Our South Devon End of Life Team, which is part of Agincare’s live-in care service, will discover if they are crowned National Home Care Team of the Year at the …

Do you have the heart to care? As a leading independent care provider with over 3,500 team members nationwide, we’re looking for incredible people that share our passion for caring. …

We’re delighted to announce that our South Devon End of Life Project, which is part of our live-in care service, has won Home Care Team of the Year in the …

Haven’t you herb? Live-in care’s cress competition has a winner! Organised by the South West regional office team, live-in care assistants were invited to compete in order to see who would …

‘You are what you eat’ is a phrase many of us would agree with. And it’s as true for our live-in care clients as it is for you. As we …

Gabriela is Douglas’s live-in care worker, and at his house in beautiful Cornwall, something delicious is always cooking. Live-in care is when a care worker moves in full-time, which can …

We are proud and excited to announce the launch a prestigious new awards scheme to recognise outstanding team members who have gone above and beyond the call of their care …

Now the days (and crucially the nights) are warmer, many of us will be planting seedlings out in our gardens. And that goes for our green-fingered live-in care clients, too. …

This has been an incredible year, with restrictions, upheaval and unprecedented change. But the high standard of our live-in care service has remained constant, a fact borne out in our …

When it comes to thinking about care, there are many options open to you. While most people are familiar with care homes, many might not have come across 24-hour live-in …

We are excited to be opening a new live-in care regional head office in Harrogate, North Yorkshire this spring. This office will host our fourth regional team (joining our existing …

During the COVID pandemic live-in care has been gaining popularity as a particularly safe form of care. But why is that, and how does live-in care differ from care homes …

With all the uncertainty and changes around COVID restrictions and tiers, live-in care stands out as a consistent and comfortable form of care. If you’re looking to arrange care for …

Live-in care can be an excellent solution for adults of any age looking for 24-hour care. The main advantage of live-in care over a care home or traditional home care …

If you’re keen to keep your independence at home but don’t relish the thought of lockdown loneliness during a COVID Christmas, why not look into live-in care? Live-in care has …

Our live-in care service has seen a massive 43% increase in enquiries since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means we’re looking for new people to join our fantastic …

This year has been unprecedented for many people and organisations, and that includes our live-in care service. But far from COVID-19 having a negative effect on the service, the complete …

As we get older, many of us may find that everyday things we used to find simple become increasingly challenging at home. This could be frailty making moving around our …

We understand that rising live-in care or care home costs can be worrying. So we have a new offer to help you reduce the cost of your loved one’s care, …

Every year we ask our live-in care clients how they feel about different aspects of our service. We do this because we genuinely want to hear their opinions and use …

If I asked you how old you need to be to have live-in care at home, I’d wager you’d reply ‘older’, ‘elderly’, or ‘over 70’. But that’s actually pretty wide …

If you have a fiercely independent parent who’s determined to stay in their own home, live-in care could be just the ticket when it comes to care and support. Sue’s …

If you’re weighing up care options for a family member, you’re in good hands with our live-in care regional teams. Live-in care offers people support in their own home. With …

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been regulating and inspecting live-in care, home care and care home providers since 2009. Its inspections, reports and ratings are a trusted part of …

If you’re researching live-in care – for yourself or a loved one – chances are you’ll have read about the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC is the independent regulator …

If you’re looking for live-in care at home for a family member, a quick Google search might well be your first step. However, rather than helping you to narrow your …

Have you reached a point in your life where living independently is a struggle? It’s important to know that you have options. Moving into a residential care home doesn’t have …

Find answers to frequently asked questions about working during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from our care teams and head office employees.  This information will be updated as government, public health …

Could you be a social care hero? During the coronavirus outbreak we’re determined to continue to deliver essential services to those who rely on our care. So we’re looking to …

The results from our annual live-in care client satisfaction survey are in, and to say we’re pleased is a bit of an understatement!

Dorset-based care provider Agincare is celebrating after its live-in care services in both the South West and the South East were rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Agincare’s …

This Dementia Action Week, care provider Agincare is reaffirming its commitment to John’s Campaign, helping its staff recognise the importance of working with the family carers of people with dementia. Our specialist dementia …