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Brain Injury Care at Home
Brain injuries can be acquired brain injuries or traumatic brain injuries. Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) are caused by stroke or brain tumor, while a traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from physical trauma. Either way, the patient needs live-in care that specializes in brain injury, especially if the disability is life-long. The worst form of body damage that could happen is an injury to the brain. Head injuries are the leading cause of disability and death in adults. Brain injuries acquired or traumatic result in brain tissue damage and hence swelling of the tissue. Since the skull cannot accommodate by increasing in size, there is a buildup of pressure in the brain.
What is live-in care for brain injuries-care?
Brain injuries can be acquired brain injuries or traumatic brain injuries. Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) are caused by stroke or brain tumor, while a traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from physical trauma. Either way, the patient needs live-in care that specializes in brain injury, especially if the disability is life-long. The worst form of body damage that could happen is an injury to the brain. Head injuries are the leading cause of disability and death in adults. Brain injuries acquired or traumatic result in brain tissue damage and hence swelling of the tissue. Since the skull cannot accommodate by increasing in size, there is a buildup of pressure in the brain.
Whatever the mechanism is, brain injuries can stay confined in the brain or affect other body parts depending upon the specific area of the brain. Injuries that confine to the brain need to be treated in time effectively. Otherwise, it can get worse. Severe brain injuries that result in disability or wasting of muscles anywhere in the body need much time to heal if they can be ever treated. Because such injuries can result in lifelong disabilities, leaving one crippled and dependent on others for the rest of the life.
Brain injuries with disabilities come with psychological issues along with physical and cognitive incapacities. It is, no doubt, a toll on the entire family along with the patient’s lifestyle. But, more importantly, you need to suffice at least one person for the care of the patient. The distress of the disease can be lessened by a specialized carer, who is trained to take care of the patient’s physical, psychological, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities.
Live-in care direct deals with brain injury services separately. Moreover, we deal with every brain injury differently than any other, same with the client. Therefore, every client at Live-in care direct gets a personalised bespoke service care plan tailored to the lifestyle, background, and individual needs of the patient.
We as care providers believe in holistic care: care that sees and heals the patient as a member of society, not just a human body. This includes his social, psychological, physical, behavioral, educational, and vocational needs and hobbies. Because a person with brain injury relies on daily care for improvement, his learning of the ‘new normal, living his life with the aftermath of the injury, every aspect of his life needs delicate remodeling, not just mobility and daily needs. Therefore, the importance of care at home that is available 24/7 becomes even more pronounced.
Live-in care direct specializes in providing live-in care at home for the residents of the UK. While each patient with an acquired or traumatic brain injury has totally different needs and challenges than any other patient, we recruit staff who understands the general way of living of a UK resident and his family. You can contact us to have a free, no-obligation discussion about the brain injury care services available at Live-in care direct, a carer agency that is available 24/7.
How it works
Arranging care in three steps
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.
Choose your carer
We send profiles of available carers matched to your needs. You can speak to them on a video call before deciding.
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.
Free callback
Prefer we call you?
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
Questions about brain injury care
What families ask us before arranging care.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsHow much does brain injuries care agency cost?
Brain Injuries Care Agency starts from £1,200 a week for one person. That is one fixed weekly fee covering everything in the agreed care plan, rather than an hourly rate that rises as needs grow. For couples, one carer can support two people under a single fee. See our pricing page for the full breakdown, or use the cost calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
How quickly can care start?
In most cases we can have a carer in place within a week. For urgent situations — a hospital discharge, a fall, or a family carer suddenly unable to continue — we can often arrange cover within 24 to 48 hours.
Who will the carer be, and do we get a choice?
You choose. We send profiles of matched, available carers and you decide, including a video call beforehand if you would like one. It is the same carer each day rather than a rota, so they learn the routine and notice small changes early. Every carer is enhanced DBS checked, referenced and interviewed in person before we introduce them.
What does the carer actually do day to day?
Personal care, medication prompting and administration, meal preparation, light housework, laundry, shopping, appointments and companionship — all shaped around the agreed care plan. The aim is that daily life continues as normally as possible, in familiar surroundings.
Is this better than moving into a care home?
It depends on the person, and we will say so honestly if a care home is the better answer. What live-in care offers is one-to-one attention rather than shared staffing, no upheaval from a familiar home, pets and routines kept, and visitors whenever you like. For couples it is usually far better value than two residential placements.
Can we get help paying for it?
Often, yes. Depending on circumstances and where you live, support may come through a local authority assessment, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Attendance Allowance or a personal budget. Our funding guide explains what to apply for and in what order, and our care managers will talk it through without obligation.
Where we work
Brain Injury Care across the UK, Scotland & Ireland
We arrange care in 800+ towns and cities. Choose your area for local pricing, funding and how care is regulated where you live.
- Carers travel to you — they move into the home rather than driving from a local branch, so rural and coastal areas are covered too.
- The same weekly price everywhere — care is priced on the support needed, never on your postcode.
- Care can start in 24–48 hours in most areas, and often the same day after a hospital discharge.
Can’t see your area? Call 0800 368 8558 — we almost certainly still cover it.