Remain at home in Hackney
Live-in care in Hackney gives you or a loved one the opportunity to continue living in the comfort and familiarity of your own home, supported by a skilled, dedicated carer at all hours. Consultus Care and Nursing has been one of the UK's most respected live-in care providers since 1962, and we deliver exceptional care services across Hackney and inner London.
With a live-in carer carefully chosen to suit your personality and individual needs, you can hold on to your independence, keep the routines that matter to you, and continue to enjoy everything that Hackney has to offer.
Live-in care services in Hackney
Whether you need a carer introduced to you directly, a fully managed care arrangement, or a qualified nurse living in your home, we have a service to fit your needs and preferences.
Introductory live-in care
With our introductory live-in care service, we recruit a self-employed carer who works in your home for you, independently of us. In contrast to our managed live-in care service, with introductory care, we do not direct, supervise or manage the carers we introduce to you, and the carers are paid directly by you.
Managed live-in care
Our fully managed live-in care service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, which results in regular inspections to ensure the care we provide is of the highest standard. We fully manage the service, which means carers are supervised, managed and monitored by us when working in a client’s home.
What is live in care?
Live-in care is a fully personalised service in which a professional, trained carer moves into your home and provides one-to-one support around the clock. It is a genuine alternative to residential care, allowing you to stay surrounded by the familiar sights, sounds, and routines of your own home rather than having to adapt to a new environment. We truly believe life is better at home, and the majority of families we speak with feel exactly the same.
Your carer works closely with you from day one, learning your preferences, your routines, and the small details that make your day comfortable. They provide practical support with personal care, meals, household tasks, and medication, as well as the everyday companionship that makes a genuine difference to wellbeing. A dedicated care manager oversees your arrangement and keeps in close contact with you and your family, adapting your care plan as your needs evolve.
What our live-in care includes
Live-in care covers a wide range of daily needs, all tailored to each individual. A live-in carer provides both practical support and companionship, helping your loved one live life to the fullest at home.
Our Hackney live in care includes:
Personal care and assistance with daily living activities
Medication management and health monitoring
Meal planning, preparation, and nutritional support
Companionship and emotional wellbeing
Mobility assistance and falls prevention
Housekeeping, laundry, and domestic tasks
Support with hobbies, interests, and local outings
Specialist dementia, Parkinson's, and stroke care
Palliative and end-of-life care at home
Respite care to support family carers
Live-in nursing for complex clinical needs
Escort to appointments and community activities
When live in care is the right choice
Live-in care is suitable for a wide range of individuals and circumstances. You or your loved one may benefit from live-in care if:
You value your independence and want to stay rooted in your local community, without the upheaval of moving into a residential care home.
You or a family member is managing a progressive condition such as dementia, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis and needs specialist support.
You are returning home after a hospital stay and need immediate, continuous care to support a safe and comfortable recovery.
A family carer needs a planned or emergency break, and trusted respite care is required to ensure there is no gap in support.
You are a couple who wish to remain living together in your own home while both receiving tailored personal care.
You require palliative or end-of-life care in the dignity and privacy of the home you know and love.
Benefits of live-in care in Hackney
Stay in your own home: Remain in the place that matters most to you, your own home.
One-to-one personalised care: Unlike in a care home, your carer's full attention is on you alone, taking the time to understand who you are and what makes your day go well.
Remain independent: Maintain your own routine and carry on making your own choices each day, with a carer on hand to support rather than take over.
Consistency and continuity: Your carer builds a genuine understanding of your preferences, routines, and personality over time.
Reassurance for families: Family members can feel confident that their loved one is being cared for by a dedicated professional, every hour of the day.
The types of care we provide in Hackney
Since 1962, our carers have provided award-winning live-in care to support individuals living with a wide range of conditions in Hackney and wider London.
Cost of live-in care in Hackney
We know that understanding costs is an important and often sensitive part of planning care for yourself or for someone you love. We are fully transparent about our fees from the very first conversation, with no hidden charges or unexpected costs at any point.
Your quote will always be tailored to your specific circumstances and the level of support required. We offer a free care assessment at your home so we can fully understand your situation before making any recommendations. Our Care Advisors will talk through all costs with you openly and clearly before any decisions are made, so you feel well informed and confident throughout.
How to arrange live-in care in Hackney
Speak to a Care Advisor
Our friendly, expert Care Advisors are here to guide you through your options, answer your important questions, whilst providing support along the way.
Care assessment
If you would like our managed live-in care service, a Care Consultant local to you, will complete a free assessment of your needs in your home.
Care starts
A fully trained carer will be carefully matched to meet your needs, and will start to provide our high-quality service in your home.
Meet your local care consultant
Mirella
I joined Consultus in 2018 and spent a year at Head Office before deciding to join the Managed Care Department and work remotely as a Local Consultant.
My role as a Local Consultant is varied every day and I love that my role enables me to meet and work with our lovely clients and carers. My role as a Local Consultant is incredibly rewarding and I feel privileged to help people to remain in their homes and to provide them with outstanding care.
Nearby areas we cover
We provide expert live-in care services across all the London boroughs. Contact us to explore how we can meet your specific care needs.
Hounslow
Kingston upon Thames
Lambeth
Lewisham
Merton
Newham
Redbridge
Southwark
Sutton
Tower Hamlets
Waltham Forest
Wandsworth
Westminster
Why choose Consultus Care & Nursing
Founded in 1962, Consultus Care and Nursing is one of the UK's longest-established live-in care providers, with more than six decades of experience delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Every carer we place is rigorously vetted, expertly trained at our award-winning training centre, and matched to clients based on personality, lifestyle, and specific care needs.
We are a family-owned business, which means our priorities are shaped by the families we serve rather than by investor targets. We offer both fully managed, CQC-regulated live-in care and introductory live-in care, so you can choose the arrangement that gives you the right balance of support and control.
Our Care Consultants are based locally in East London and carry a deliberately small caseload so they can give each family the time and attention they deserve. Whether you need urgent care arranged quickly or want to plan ahead with no pressure, we are here to guide you.
Talk to us today
Give us a call to discuss your needs with one of our friendly, expert Care Advisors. They will guide you through your options to ensure you make the right choice for you and your family.
Hackney live-in care FAQs
In a care home, you move into a shared setting governed by its own schedules, staff rotations, and house rules. With live-in care, a dedicated carer comes to live with you, organises their support around your life, and focuses entirely on your individual needs and preferences. Your home stays your home, your community stays your community, and your independence stays intact.
That is entirely up to you and your family. We work with families who want to be closely involved in every decision, and others who prefer to trust us with the day-to-day running of the arrangement. Your dedicated care manager will keep in touch with whoever you choose to include, and family members are always welcome to raise questions, share feedback, or request a review of the care plan at any time.
Yes. Live-in care can be put in place for a specific period, whether that is a few weeks of post-operative recovery, cover while a family carer takes a break, or support through a particular phase of illness. Many people who begin with a short-term arrangement find it suits them well and choose to continue. We are just as committed to short-term placements as we are to long-term ones.
Carer breaks are something we plan for from the very beginning, not an afterthought. For clients on our managed service, we arrange suitable cover in advance so there is never a gap in your care. Before any cover carer arrives, they will be thoroughly briefed on your routine, your preferences, and your specific care needs, so the transition is as smooth and unobtrusive as possible.
Useful resources
Age UK East London
Telephone: 0208 981 7124
Email: info@ageukeastlondon.org.uk
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/eastlondon
Address: 82 Russia Lane, Bethnal Green, E2 9LU
Alzheimer's Society Hackney
Telephone: 020 8533 0091
Email: hackney@alzheimers.org.uk
Website: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Address: Unit 1, Ground Floor, 30 Felstead Street, London, E9 5LG
Download our brochure
To find out more about our award-winning live-in care services, download our brochure below.
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