✧ Live-in care in Putney
Live-in Care in Putney
We provide one-to-one live-in care across Putney, giving families an alternative to a care home that keeps their loved one in familiar, comfortable surroundings.
- 24–48 hours Typical time to start care in Putney
- 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
Live-in care in Putney means one dedicated carer living in your loved one's home, providing continuous support without uprooting them from the place they know best.
What is live-in care?
Live-in care means a professional carer moves into the home and provides one-to-one support day and night. Unlike hourly visiting care, which works to a fixed schedule, a live-in carer is there continuously — able to respond when something is needed rather than when the next visit is due.
Nothing is more painful than separation from your loved ones and the comfort of your home, especially in old age. In the later part of life, one avoids unknown surroundings and new things. Sometimes, for the benefit of old age people, families are forced to make the tough decision of separating the elderly members from their known surroundings into the new environment of care homes. This happens because the families have no other option and they want the best care for their elderly family members. Now families in Putney and across the UK can save themselves and their families from this painful decision and life. They can get personalised elderly care services at home through Live in Care Direct. Live in Care Direct is an elderly care agency that provides Live in Care providers for the best care of your family members. Our care providers will live with your family in your homes and will assist any time of the day and every day of the week.
What a live-in carer in Putney can help with
Every care plan is different, but live-in care in Putney commonly includes:
- Personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Medication reminders and working alongside GPs and district nurses
- Meal planning, cooking and support with eating and drinking
- Light housework, laundry and keeping the home comfortable
- Companionship, conversation and support with hobbies and interests
- Help getting out and about, to appointments, shops or social groups
Why families in Putney choose live-in care
For many families in Putney, 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.
Hiring a Live in Care provider is still a new concept for many families in Putney and the UK. Families must have a lot of queries and questions about this whole process and idea. You can call us on our toll-free number 0800 3688558 and ask all questions you have regarding hiring a Live in Care provider. Our expert care managers are available to ease out your doubts and provide all answers to your queries. They will guide you through the process and give all details you need to help you decide what is best for your family.
Who live-in care is for
Typical situations include a recent fall or hospital discharge, a dementia diagnosis that makes living alone unsafe, a long-term condition that has progressed, or a family carer who has reached the point of exhaustion.
What live-in care costs
Pricing is straightforward: one clear weekly figure, agreed before care begins. There are no hidden charges for everyday tasks, and for couples the cost is usually far lower than two residential placements.
What you get
What a live-in carer in Putney 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 Putney 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 Putney
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 Putney
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 Putney
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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Our services
Care services available in Putney
Nearby
Areas we cover near Putney
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Putney
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 Putney
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 Putney?
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 Putney 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 Putney?
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.