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Here you’ll find all the information and advice you need about live-in care, condition led care and life as a live-in carer. For more information on any of these topics, get in touch today to find out how we can support you or a loved one.
When you’re considering care, whether that be temporary respite or longer term support and assistance, there’s no getting away from the fact that cost of care will be a consideration. There are many care options out there, from short domiciliary care visits to get specific tasks like your shopping done, to one-to-one palliative hospice care. […]
If you’ve had a cancer diagnosis and are in the process of treatment, it’s inevitable that you’ll worry about issues connected to your health. How can I afford to live with cancer? How are my family and friends coping with my diagnosis? Will I be able to stay in my own home? How can I […]
If you have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, you might imagine that a move away from home was inevitable. But this doesn’t have to be the case because you can receive palliative care, hospice care and end of life care in your own home. There are many reasons why staying at home can be […]
When you are diagnosed with a life limiting illness, thoughts will quickly turn to the sort of medical care you are likely to receive. You’ll hear terms such as ‘end of life care’, ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice services’. But what exactly do they all mean and which will be most relevant to you as you […]
People who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s may require additional support in order to navigate their way through each day. As the disease is progressive, care needs may increase over time. But by implementing some care strategies as soon as possible after diagnosis the person living with Alzheimer’s can maintain a sense of independence and […]
It’s one of the most common questions cancer patients ask when thinking about a plan of care at home: do I need a nurse or would a caregiver be more appropriate? The question is often followed up with: what exactly is the difference between the two? There is some overlap in the roles, but also […]
One of the first things a live-in carer will do when they meet a new client is to discuss the sort of support they can offer. They’ll want to get a sense of what assistance you need, and where you are happy to get on with things by yourself. It’s also important to think about […]
14 July 2022 Making the decision to find a live-in carer can feel a little bit like walking across a minefield. How can you work out who the best person will be for you? After all, they’ll be in your home every day, providing 24-hour care in some cases. With live-in care services especially, you […]
13 July 2022 Claire came to Promedica24 to arrange support for her grandad. As the largest provider of live-in care services in Europe, Promedica24 has over 15 years’ experience assisting people to live independently in their home. Our specialist approach empowers people to make choices about their care which work for them, receiving person-centred, […]
23 May 2022 We are pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership with Driving Miss Daisy to provide a transportation and companionship service for our clients across the UK. This partnership will enhance the quality of the live-in care we provide, enabling those who don’t or are unable to drive to maintain their […]
Over the course of May, everyone is being actively encouraged to raise more awareness for people who have suffered a stroke. With the spotlight firmly placed on this condition, we can hopefully push towards greater treatment and support networks for those who need it most. What is This Year’s Theme? This year sees the end […]
20 May 2022 Over the course of this week, the UK will come together to help raise awareness for anyone living with dementia. This happens to be the longest running awareness campaign, which aims to encourage more action on dementia to ensure people can live the best possible standard of life, despite their limitations. […]