Continuity, companionship and reassurance at home.
For someone who would benefit from having consistent support around them, live-in support can provide companionship, reassurance and practical help while allowing them to remain in the place they know best — their own home.
Every arrangement is different, so we start by understanding the person, their routines, their interests and the level of support that would genuinely make everyday life easier.
From there, we can help create an arrangement built around the individual rather than asking them to fit into a standard package.
Live-in support may be worth considering when someone would feel happier or more confident knowing there is another person consistently around at home.
It may suit someone who values companionship, needs more regular practical support than occasional visits can provide, or whose family would appreciate the reassurance of a more continuous arrangement.
Every arrangement is different. We’ll talk through what would be helpful and agree the practical details together.
Inviting someone to share your home is personal.
That is why we take time to understand personality, interests, routines and preferences as well as the practical support required.
The aim is not simply to place someone in the home. It is to find an arrangement where people feel comfortable together and where genuine trust and companionship have the opportunity to develop.
Live-in support should help someone retain as much independence, choice and normality as possible.
Familiar surroundings, familiar routines and the ability to make everyday decisions can all matter enormously.
The companion is there to support the person’s life — not take control of it.
For families, knowing that someone trusted is regularly present can bring significant reassurance.
It also provides continuity — someone who gets to know the person, understands their routines and recognises what is normal for them.
Before we introduce a live-in companion, Almost Family verifies identity and right-to-work status, and checks Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references, alongside relevant experience, training and suitability.
Live-in companions are self-employed and contract directly with clients, but we take care to make sure the people we introduce meet our agreed vetting and suitability standards.
You tell us about the person, their circumstances and what support you think might help.
We look at routines, personality, interests, preferences and the practical requirements of the arrangement.
We use that understanding to help identify an appropriate live-in companion and arrangement.
The support arrangement and cost are explained and agreed before anything begins.
Almost Family introduces clients to independent live-in carers, who contract directly with their clients. We explain how the arrangement works before support begins.
Almost Family provides live-in support across the areas we serve: Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
Live-in support is an arrangement in which a companion lives in the person’s home, providing companionship and agreed practical everyday support. We explain the arrangement and cost clearly before anything begins.
No. Almost Family’s service focuses on companionship and non-medical support. Almost Family does not provide nursing care. We’ll discuss what support is needed so the arrangement is clear.
We consider personality, interests, routines, compatibility and the practical support required, with the aim of finding someone the person feels comfortable sharing their home with.
Yes. Almost Family provides live-in support across these service areas. Contact us to discuss the location, support required and availability.
Live-in arrangements vary depending on the support required and the circumstances involved. Once we understand what you need, we’ll explain the options and provide clear pricing before you make any commitment.
Looking for occasional or regular visits? Explore Visiting Companionship.
If you are beginning to think someone could benefit from more consistent support at home, you don’t need to have all the answers before contacting us.
Tell us what is happening and we’ll talk through what might work.
There is no obligation to go ahead. We’ll agree a clear price with you before support begins.
Talk to us about live-in supportCall us to discuss how we can best help:
You don’t need to have everything worked out. Tell us a little about the support you’re looking for and we’ll get in touch for a friendly, no-obligation conversation. Please don’t include confidential medical information.