✧ Live-in care in Craigavon
Live-in Care in Craigavon
In Craigavon, our care managers work with families to arrange live-in care built around your loved one's routine, home and preferences — not a one-size-fits-all package.
- 24–48 hours Typical time to start care in Craigavon
- From £1,200 a week The same rate nationwide, not by postcode
- Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Regulates home care in Northern Ireland
- 35 areas Covered across Northern Ireland
A live-in carer in Craigavon provides one-to-one support around the clock, in your own home rather than in a residential setting.
Why families in Craigavon choose live-in care
The difference from hourly visiting care is continuity. Instead of a rota of faces working to a fixed schedule, one carer is present and can respond when something is needed rather than when the next visit is due.
Who live-in care is for
It is equally common for someone in the early stages of needing help and for someone with complex, round-the-clock needs — the level of support is matched to the person rather than fixed.
The carers we introduce
We hand-match rather than allocate. That means talking through what the person is like as well as what they need, and it means you have the final say on who moves in.
A ten-minute call will settle more than an afternoon of reading, and there is no charge for the initial assessment.
What you get
What a live-in carer in Craigavon 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 Craigavon 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 Craigavon
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 Craigavon
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 Northern Ireland is regulated by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA).
Where funding comes from
Apply through your local Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust. Care is arranged and part-funded through the local Health and Social Care Trust, a different structure from local-authority-led funding in England.
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 Craigavon
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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Refiloe
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Gladys
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Monica
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Vistorine
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Brenda
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Our services
Care services available in Craigavon
Nearby
Areas we cover near Craigavon
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Craigavon
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 Craigavon
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 Craigavon?
We can normally arrange a carer usually inside seven days. Where the situation is urgent — a hospital discharge or a sudden change at home — cover in Craigavon can often be in place within 24 to 48 hours.
Who regulates care in Northern Ireland?
Home care providers in Northern Ireland are regulated by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA). 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 Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) 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 Craigavon?
Funding is arranged through your local Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust. Care is arranged and part-funded through the local Health and Social Care Trust, a different structure from local-authority-led funding in England. Our care managers can talk you through what to apply for, and in what order, before you commit to anything.