Live-In Care in England: personal care at home

Continuous support within the home

Live-in care is defined as continuous support within the home. A carer resides in the client’s property and provides assistance throughout the day, working agreed hours with scheduled rest periods. Care is delivered on a one-to-one basis and is structured around a formal care plan. The care plan sets out the individual’s needs, risks, preferences and outcomes. The care plan will be reviewed regularly by the care provider and adjusted as required to match the changing needs of the client. Within the care plan clients will typically require a level of personal care and medical monitoring.

Live-In Care in England: personal care and the law

Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, any provider offering personal care services such as washing, dressing, or medical monitoring, must be registered and regulated. In England, this oversight is managed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC ensures the safety and quality of care through rigorous inspections and enforcement.

It is imperative that should you require personal care or medical monitoring as part of your live-in care package, in England you much choose a care provider, such as Alcedo Care, which is properly regulated by the CQC.

Alcedo Care offers personal care services and medical care services as an integral part of all its live-in care packages. Alcedo Care is therefore able to provide a complete live-in care service. This ensures its clients are always cared for in the most appropriate, and best way possible.

Strict staffing and governance standards

CQC regulated care providers are also required to meet strict staffing and governance standards. This includes carrying out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, providing initial and ongoing training, supervising staff, and maintaining full and accurate care records.

Alcedo Care carries out DBS checks on all its care staff. It also provides initial training, and ongoing training at its own in-house training centres. All Alcedo staff are properly supervised, and clients and families can view their personalised care plans online through the OneTouch Care Planning System. Alcedo Care offers professional live-in care services with full transparency and accountability, supported by independent CQC regulation. This ensures you receive the highest possible standard of care.