We were really pleased to be asked by a local community magazine recently to highlight the benefits of 24-hour Live-In care services in Bristol.
As our private Live-In clients know, Premier Homecare prides itself on the quality of care provided in clients’ homes, as well as the professional and carefully-selected Live-In care workers we employ across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
So, seeing as the editorial was so well received by the readers of the local magazine a few weeks ago, we thought it would be helpful to publish it on our News pages too, for the general benefit of online readers.
Live-In Care: A Safer and Better Care Solution?
For many years, when a relative or friend began to show signs of deterioration – either physically or mentally – the solution was normally for them to go into a care home when their needs became too great.
However, with the pandemic challenges of the last 2 years many people have started to consider whether there is a better and importantly, safer solution.
Having a Live-In carer is sometimes perceived as elitist or too expensive, yet the truth is the cost is comparable, if not less, than those of some local care homes and ‘care villages’.
Furthermore, there are huge benefits for the person receiving Live-In care; for example they remain in their own home in a safe and secure environment, where there is already familiarity.
A person is surrounded by their memories and things they love with relatives and friends on-hand, or established clubs and associations they love to be involved in, remain accessible.
For those who may require Live-In care, there is certain criteria to look out for in navigating through the available options.
To minimise any anxiety, as it is important to appoint a Live-In care Provider who manages your requirements from day one, so as to help dispel any uncertainties and ensure the right carer, who matches the needs interests and personality of the individual to be cared for, is appointed.
Choosing a local provider is also useful, not only because it makes contact more reassuring, but it enables the provider to more easily cover carer sickness, absence and holidays and provide additional ‘homecare’ services at short notice.
A local provider is also more visible and accountable keeping relatives and health professionals ‘in the loop’ offering a reactive and responsive service.
A local provider will also understand the local area in terms of local history, places of interest and amenities.
A locally managed service, where the Live-In carers are employed directly by the provider, will also provide peace of mind when it comes to paying for the Live-In care and carer pay (including organising tax and NI contributions), interviewing staff, carrying out police record checks as well as being responsible for on-going training and support.
For many of us, when we talk about care we think about the physical element of having someone there to help with washing, dressing, cooking, cleaning and shopping (all very important), however, a Live-In carer can offer so much more in helping to avoid isolation and lack of mental stimulation by becoming a friend and confidant.
Premier Homecare is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission and has been operating in North West Bristol for over 18 years.
With offices in Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym, we offer bespoke Live-In care options to the residents of North West Bristol and provide a one-point of contact, supportive and friendly service.
We attract top-quality Live-In carers by offering the best rates of pay in Bristol to Live-In carers, as well as outstanding training and support.
Please call us to find out more about our bespoke Live-In care service on 0117 9592013 or visit our website at www.premier-homecare.com or email care@premier-homecare.com.
We have received fantastic feedback about the information provided in the editorial above, as well as the many elements to consider when sourcing 24-Hour Live-In care services in Bristol.
To read more about the 24-hour Live-In care services provided by the award-winning team at Premier Homecare, please visit here.
If you are looking for Covid-safe Live-In care services in Bristol we recommend that you research carefully.
These are the questions we advise to ask a Live-In care provider in Bristol.
Please read this amazing case study highlighting an outstanding level of care provided for a Premier Homecare 24-Hour Live-in care client.
To have a chat with us about our 24-hour Live-In care services available in Bristol, or to further discuss any of the points raised in our article above, please ring our Westbury-on-Trym head office on 0117 959 2013.