GracefieldLIVING IN CARE

What we do

Live-in help for the whole day, not a flying visit.

A Gracefield carer lives in the home. Support is there for getting up, meals, company and a settled night — shaped around the person, not a clock-in slot.

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How we help

The support a live-in carer can offer.

Not every household needs all of this. We listen first, then agree what would actually help at home.

Personal care

Help with the private parts of the day, always at the person’s pace.

  • Getting up, washing, showering or bathing
  • Dressing and getting ready for bed
  • Hair, skin and everyday grooming
  • Support with continence, if that is needed
  • Help with eating and drinking when meals are hard work on their own

Meals at home

Familiar food, cooked in their own kitchen — not a tray from elsewhere.

  • Breakfast, lunch, tea and a light supper if that is the routine
  • Meals shaped around likes, dislikes and any special diet
  • Drinks and snacks through the day
  • Help at the table when it is needed, without fuss

Medication

Gentle prompts and a clear record, working with the GP and family.

  • Reminders to take tablets at the right time
  • Help with creams and other simple treatments, as agreed
  • Safe storage in the home
  • A simple note of what was taken, and anything that did not seem right

Home and daily life

Keeping the house comfortable, so life can carry on as usual.

  • Light housework, washing up and keeping rooms tidy
  • Laundry, ironing and changing the bed
  • Shopping and putting food away
  • Making sure heating is used safely
  • Taking out the rubbish and the small jobs that keep a home running

Company

Someone in the house who has time to talk, listen and share the day.

  • Conversation, favourite programmes and reading together
  • Hobbies at home — puzzles, crafts, music, a walk in the garden
  • Help staying in touch with neighbours, friends and family
  • Company on a trip out when that feels right

Appointments and family

Practical help so the week does not get on top of anyone.

  • Getting to GP, hospital and other appointments
  • Keeping simple letters and paperwork in one place
  • Help using the phone or making a call
  • Support staying in touch with family, including visits when wanted

Nights

Someone in the house after dark, so the rest of the family can sleep.

  • A waking night, if more help is needed through the small hours
  • Or a sleep-in: the carer rests nearby and is ready if called
  • Help with turning, drinks, the bathroom or unsettled nights

After illness

Steady support after a hospital stay or a difficult patch.

  • Help rebuilding confidence with washing, meals and moving around the house
  • Following the plan from hospital or the GP, at the person’s own pace
  • A familiar face at home while strength comes back

Ready to talk it through?

Tell us a little about your loved one. There is no pressure and no long form to get started.

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