✧ Live-in care in Kew
Live-in Care in Kew
Looking for live-in care in Kew? We hand-match families with a dedicated, DBS-checked carer who moves in and provides round-the-clock support at home.
- 24–48 hours Typical time to start care in Kew
- From £1,200 a week The same rate nationwide, not by postcode
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulates home care in England
- 98 areas Covered across London
We provide one-to-one live-in care throughout Kew, offering families a real alternative to a care home while keeping their loved one in familiar surroundings.
What is live-in care?
With live-in care, a trained carer lives in your loved one's home full-time. It replaces the rush of scheduled visits with steady, continuous support from one familiar person who learns how your loved one likes things done.
We offer dementia care UK, elderly care UK, after stroke care , respite care, physical injury care and many more. Our live-in care agency allows the client to live a flexible life where they carry out their normal practices with ease. Constant and dedicated care is unrivalled, the familiarity between the care and client is high level. The carer and elder have to be compatible for easy and smooth relations. This agency makes it easier for couples to live side by side without changing their environment and without leaving the comfort of their home.
What a live-in carer in Kew can help with
Support is tailored to each person. Families in Kew typically ask for help with:
- Help with washing, dressing, continence care and personal dignity
- Prompting and managing medication safely
- Preparing familiar meals and monitoring appetite and hydration
- Day-to-day housekeeping, laundry and shopping
- Genuine company — conversation, activities and routine
- Escorting to medical appointments and social outings
Why families in Kew choose live-in care
For many families in Kew, live-in care is the option that keeps everything familiar: the same house, the same bed, the same view from the window, but with proper support in place.
It is important to know that a healthy and happy mind that is free and surrounded by people and things that they love can chase away loneliness, depression and soul crumbling thoughts. The client is free to sleep under the roof of his comfortable home filled with memories. Keeping pets, entertaining family and friends and also enjoying the comfort of a memorable home help to chase away loneliness. All these facilitate better health and mobility. Your personal carer is also available to keep you company. That's why our companionship service is second to none. We also carry out other activities such as domestic chores, shopping, meal preparation and cooking. Medical assistance, assistance to the doctor, going on walks, gardening and even more. The goal is to make life easier for the client.
Who live-in care is for
We arrange live-in care for older people who are no longer safe alone, for people managing long-term conditions such as Parkinson's or MS, for couples who don't want to be separated by a care home placement, and for families who need respite from caring themselves.
What live-in care costs
Live-in care is often more affordable than families expect, particularly for couples, where one carer can support two people for a single fee. We give you a clear weekly rate up front covering everything in the care plan, so there are no unexpected additions later.
What you get
What a live-in carer in Kew does
Being straight about the boundaries saves everyone a difficult conversation later.
Included in the weekly fee
- Personal care — washing, dressing, continence support
- Medication prompting and administration
- Cooking, meal preparation and special diets
- Light housework, laundry and changing beds
- Shopping, errands and prescription collection
- Getting to appointments and social visits
- Companionship, conversation and daily routine
- Mobility support, transfers and falls prevention
- Pet care — walks, feeding, vet trips
- A named care manager and 24/7 office support
Not included
- Nursing tasks requiring a registered nurse (district nurses continue to visit)
- The carer's food — the household provides everyday meals
- Household bills, rent or council tax on the carer's behalf
- Two-person handling where a hoist requires two carers (that is our Advanced plan)
Weighing the options
Live-in care, visiting care or a care home?
The three choices most families in Kew are deciding between.
| Feature | Live-in care | Visiting care | Care home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stays in their own home | Yes | Yes | No |
| Support through the night | Yes | Rarely | Yes |
| The same carer each day | Yes | Rota of staff | Rota of staff |
| Keeps pets and belongings | Yes | Yes | Usually not |
| Couples stay together | Yes | Yes | Often separated |
| Typical cost | £1,200 a week | Varies with hours | Varies by home |
Visiting care and care home costs vary widely by area and provider, so we don’t quote figures we can’t stand behind. See our pricing in full →
How it works
Arranging care in Kew
Three steps, and the first one is just a conversation.
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Tell us what you need
A friendly, no-obligation call to understand the situation, explain how the care works and give you an estimated weekly cost.
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Choose your carer
We send profiles of available carers matched to your needs. You can speak to them on a video call before deciding.
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Care begins at home
Your carer moves in and support starts, with a named care manager checking in regularly to make sure it's working.
Funding & regulation
Paying for care in Kew
Home care is regulated and funded differently in each nation, so the route is not the same everywhere. Here is how it works where you live.
Read our full funding guide →Who regulates care here
Home care in England is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Where funding comes from
Apply through your local authority's adult social care team. Means-tested local authority funding and NHS Continuing Healthcare are both available depending on assessed need.
How we fit in
Live-in Care Direct is an introductory agency. We introduce self-employed carers to families rather than employing them, so you contract directly with your carer and keep the choice of who provides your care.
Our carers
The carers who could support you in Kew
Our carers are spread across the UK, supported by regional care managers. Every one is interviewed in person, enhanced DBS checked and reference-checked before they are ever introduced to a family — and you choose who moves in.
- Interviewed face to face, never hired on paperwork alone
- Enhanced DBS checked, with references verified
- You meet and approve your carer before they start
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Patience
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Gladys
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Brenda
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Vistorine
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Monica
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Refiloe
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Our services
Care services available in Kew
Nearby
Areas we cover near Kew
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Kew
Leave your number and a care manager will call you back — usually within an hour, and always free.
- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
Common questions
Live-in care in Kew
Local answers on timing, regulation and funding.
Not seeing your question?
Our care managers answer these every day. A no-obligation call takes about ten minutes.
0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsHow quickly can live-in care start in Kew?
We can normally arrange a carer typically within a few days to a week. Where the situation is urgent — a hospital discharge or a sudden change at home — cover in Kew can often be in place within 24 to 48 hours.
Who regulates care in London?
Home care providers in London are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Live-in Care Direct works as an introductory agency, which means we introduce experienced self-employed carers rather than employing them, so we sit outside Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration. It is the model most live-in care specialists use, and it is what lets you choose your own carer.
Is there help with the cost in Kew?
Funding is arranged through your local authority's adult social care team. Means-tested local authority funding and NHS Continuing Healthcare are both available depending on assessed need. Our care managers can talk you through what to apply for, and in what order, before you commit to anything.