Our Live In Care guides provide advice if you are considering live in care for yourself or a relative or loved one
The choice between live in care vs a care home is an important one for a family to make. Caring for an older parent, grandparent or relative requires both emotional and practical consideration. The best care option for a Muslim family depends on more than the elderly person’s health, it also needs to recognise privacy … Read more
Bangladeshi families living in London want their parents to remain at home where it is comfortable. Where they have a familiar routine, language, faith and family surrounding them. But safety concerns can make that difficult. Live in care can help Bangladeshi parents stay at home safely, avoiding a move to a residential care home. Bangladeshi … Read more
A guide for South Asians living in London You might wonder why there is a need for a service that provides companionship for the elderly. Older South Asians living in London have many opportunities on their doorsteps. But accessing those opportunities can be hard for someone who is having difficulty with mobility, sight, or hearing. … Read more
Live in care is a culturally sensitive alternative to care homes for South Asians living in London. The population of London is aging and that is the same within South Asian communities that live there (Cambridge University Press). Tradition places value on family-based elder care and that can be a challenge for modern urban lifestyles. … Read more
Last updated: 3 June 2026 Live in care can offer a cost effective alternative to moving into a care home. One of the biggest concerns that people come to us with, is what the cost of live in care in London will be. London is pricier than the rest of the UK for many things … Read more
Live in care for people with dementia can be a better alternative to a nursing home. 1 in 14 people over the age of 65 in the UK have dementia (Alzheimer’s Research UK). That’s about 982,000 people. 1 in 2 of us will suffer from or know someone with dementia. This puts a huge onus … Read more
A family caregivers guide to choosing the right option Every day families have to make a choice between live in care versus a nursing home. They want to do the right thing for their relative or partner and be sure they will be happy and safe and looked after. There is so much choice that … Read more
If you know someone very well and have known them for a very long time, like a relative, it can be hard to spot when they first start to need to live in care. Here are some of the first indications we see when a relative needs live in care. Changes in physical health and … Read more