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Live-in care in Islington

For families considering live-in care in Islington, Consultus provides thoughtful one-to-one support that enables people to remain safe, comfortable and well cared for at home. Our carers take time to understand each client’s routines, preferences and care needs, offering personalised assistance that supports independence while giving loved ones confidence that dependable care is in place.

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Overall rating:

  • Good

All 5 domains rated Good

Established since 1962

Independently inspected - managed service

Award-winning care you can trust

For those seeking care at home, live-in care provides a compassionate alternative to residential care homes. Consultus Care and Nursing has been delivering professional home care services since 1962, supporting individuals throughout Islington to remain in the comfort of their own home. Our experienced live-in carers provide round-the-clock support, enabling you or your family member to continue living in familiar surroundings whilst still receiving high-quality care.

Our live-in care services in Islington

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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. 

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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. 

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Live-in nursing

Our live-in nurses are fully qualified registered nurses, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience. They are carefully selected for their specific skills and knowledge and have a broad range of experience including community and acute nursing, and palliative care.

Understanding live in care

Live-in care involves a professional carer residing in your home, providing continuous personal support throughout the day or night to improve your quality of life. This allows individuals to remain in the comfort of their own, in a familiar environment, instead of facing the upset and uncertainty of moving into a care or nursing home.

 

Your dedicated carer will support you with everything from personal hygiene and meal preparation to medication and emotional companionship. Each care plan is developed around your specific requirements, following a multidisciplinary approach.

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 live-in care in Islington includes:

  • Assistance with washing, dressing, and personal hygiene

  • Safe medication administration and health monitoring

  • Nutritious meal preparation tailored to dietary requirements

  • Meaningful companionship and conversation

  • Support with safe movement around the home

  • Light housekeeping and laundry services

  • Engagement with favourite activities and pastimes

  • Condition-specific care including dementia support, Parkinson's management, post-stroke rehabilitation, and end-of-life care

  • Short-term respite arrangements for family caregivers

  • Private nursing care for advanced medical requirements

Who can benefit from live-in care in Islington

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:

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Has family members who need temporary respite from caring responsibilities

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Requires continuous supervision and assistance throughout day and night


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Individuals being discharged from hospital who require immediate full time care, or short-term respite care

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People with specialised or complex care needs, such as those living with Dementia, Parkinson's or Cancer

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Requires compassionate palliative or end-of-life care at home

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Wishes to avoid relocation to a care home, or perhaps wishes to move out of one.

Benefits of live-in care in Islington

  • Stay in your own home: Remain in the familiar surroundings of your home, close to your community, family, and friends.

  • One-to-one personalised care: Receive dedicated attention from a carer who knows you and understands your needs.

  • Maintain your independence: Continue your daily routines, hobbies, and lifestyle with support tailored to you.

  • Cost-effective: Live-in care can be more affordable than residential care, especially for couples who can share one carer.

  • Continuity of care: Build a trusting relationship with your carer, who will get to know your preferences and routines

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The types of care we provide in Islington

We've been providing comprehensive live-in care services in Islington for over 60 years. Our carers receive award-winning training, and are experienced in supporting individuals with a wide range of conditions and requirements.

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Cost of live-in care in Islington

We've been helping families arrange and manage long-term care for many years and know too well how important the cost of care is to the decision making process. We pride ourselves on the transparency of our pricing, and the advice offered.

It all starts with a free care assessment, conducted at your home address. This gives us a deeper understanding of your needs, and the level of care best suited to meeting them. The price you pay will be reflective of this. Our Care Advisors will discuss these costs with you upfront, before making any commitments. We want you to feel confident that you're receiving outstanding care that represents genuine value for your family.

How to arrange live-in care in Islington

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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.

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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.

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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

Local care consultant in London

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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.

Barking and Dagenham

Barnet

Bexley

Brent

Bromley

Camden

Croydon

Ealing

Enfield

Greenwich

Hackney

Hammersmith and Fulham

Haringey

Harrow

Havering

Hillingdon

Hounslow

Kensington and Chelsea

Kingston upon Thames

Lambeth

Lewisham

Merton

Newham

Redbridge

Richmond upon Thames

Southwark

Sutton

Tower Hamlets

Waltham Forest

Wandsworth

Westminster

Compare our live-in care services

Introductory live-in care

Managed live-in care

Carers carefully selected and vetted

Carers matched to meet your needs

Market leading carer induction training

Service is fully managed by us

Dedicated support from a local Care Consultant

Monitored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

24-hour centralised support

  • CQC OVERALL RATING: GOOD

Independently inspected and regulated by the Care Quality Commission

Our managed live-in care service is assessed across five key inspection domains - all rated Good

What does CQC regulation mean for your family?

Our fully managed live-in care service is regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and adult social care. This means our managed carers are supervised and accountable to a regulated framework - and our service is rated Good across all five CQC inspection domains.

Our introductory live-in care service introduces you directly to a self-employed carer. This service is not CQC regulated, as the carer works for you independently. We will always guide you to the service that genuinely meets your needs.

Why choose Consultus Care & Nursing

Founded in 1962, Consultus Care and Nursing is one of the UK's longest-established and most trusted live-in care providers, with over 60 years of experience delivering exceptional care services. All our carers are carefully selected, thoroughly vetted, and receive market-leading training delivered at our award-winning training centre. We take great care to match carers to clients based on personality, interests, skills, and care needs, ensuring the perfect partnership. Our carers are not just skilled professionals but also caring companions who genuinely enjoy supporting people to live well at home. We offer both fully managed live-in care (regulated by the Care Quality Commission) and introductory live-in care services, giving you greater choice and control over your care arrangements with complete flexibility that can adapt as your needs change over time.

 

Our Care Consultants are local to London and provide dedicated, personalised support to a small number of families, meaning you receive unrivalled continuity of care, responsive support, and the reassurance that we are there when you need us most. As a family-owned business, we focus on what truly matters to you and your family. We are not driven by investors expectations but by our commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care that enables people to live life their way. This combination of decades of expertise, highly trained and compassionate carers, dedicated local support, and family-owned values makes Consultus Care the ideal choice for live-in care in Kensington and Chelsea.

INDEPENDENT REGULATORY INSPECTION

Independently inspected and regulated by the Care Quality Commission

Our managed live-in care service is assessed across five key inspection domains - all rated Good

  • SAFE
  • EFFECTIVE
  • CARING
  • RESPONSIVE
  • WELL-LED

Rating applies to managed live-in care service. Introductory service is not CQC regulated.

Read our full CQC report

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CQC Regulated
Overall: Good

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Tonbridge Business Awards
Winner 2025

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Palliative & EOL Care Awards
Winner 2025

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Homecare Association
Member

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homecare.co.uk
Rated & Reviewed

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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.

Frequently asked questions about live-in care in Islington

Absolutely. A single carer can effectively support both partners, enabling you to remain together at home whilst receiving personalised attention. This frequently proves more economical than separate care home placements.

We can establish care arrangements rapidly, typically within 24-48 hours when urgency requires. For planned care transitions, we work flexibly to your preferred timeline.

Our professional carers receive award-winning training and have experience supporting a wide range of conditions, such as Dementia, Parkinson's, Cancer, Heart Disease and end-of-life care.

Useful resources

Age UK Islington

Telephone: 020 7281 6018

Email: info@ageukislington.org.uk

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/islington

Address: 38 Durham Road, London, N7 7DT

Alzheimer's Society (North London)

Telephone: 020 8343 5700

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

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