Live-in Care in Durham
The home-care alternative to a residential care home
For Durham families weighing care home costs against staying at home, live-in care is often the cheaper and kinder option. A trained carer lives with your loved one and provides constant support — no shift handovers, no missed meals.
Call 0151 559 6655 Free home assessmentCould the NHS pay 100% of the care?
A 60-second eligibility check shows whether your loved one qualifies for NHS Continuing Healthcare or Fast-Track funding.
Take the free 60-second check →What our Durham live-in care includes
Companionship
A familiar face, every day — for conversation, walks, hobbies and meals.
Mobility support
Transfers, hoist use, falls prevention, and physiotherapy follow-through.
Medication management
MAR-charted prescription support, including controlled drugs.
Liaison with family
Daily updates by WhatsApp, email or phone — so you always know how things are.
Specialist live-in for dementia or complex needs: from £1,250/week.
All-inclusive: carer’s wages, training, NI, holiday cover, food allowance.
Most families compare this to a care home at £1,200–1,800/week and choose home.
Common questions from Durham families
How long does it take to start?
Most Durham live-in placements start within 7–10 days. Urgent cases (e.g. hospital discharge from University Hospital of North Durham) can start within 48 hours.
What if we don’t click with the carer?
We re-match within a week, no charge. Our coordinator visits in person to ensure the right fit, and we keep two backup profiles ready.
Do we need a spare bedroom?
Yes — a private room with a bed and lockable storage. Carers also need a meal allowance and 2-hour daily break.
Can the carer drive?
Most of our Durham live-in carers drive. We can specify driving requirement at the matching stage if your relative still uses their car or attends regular appointments.
Speak to our Gateshead team about Durham care
Free home assessment, typically within 48 hours of the call. 25-minute response from our Gateshead office.
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