How Live-in Care in Headington allows Derek and Anne to stay together
Still together for 60 years and counting…
Derek and Anne have been married for over 60 years and have lived in their home in Headington, Oxford since the 1980s. They recently contacted us because they both needed some help with their morning personal care, so we arranged for a short daily home care visit to support them.
The daily home care visits made their lives much easier, but later that year they both fell ill, and Anne went into a respite facility to aid her recovery whilst Derek remained at home.
They have been married for over 60 years, and hate to be separated, so that arrangement was not suitable long term. We arranged for a full-time live-in carer and Anne was able to return home to be with her husband. Having a full-time carer took a lot of pressure from the couple as Anne recovered – preparing meals, keeping up with housework, and even taking them for trips to the local shops – giving them both a new lease of life
A few months later Derek became unwell and ended up in hospital himself. During that time Anne remained at home supported by her live-in carer while she continued to recover from her own illness. On discharge, Derek was still too unwell to provide any cover for the carer’s breaks, so our live-in and home care visit departments worked together to ensure full cover was provided by familiar carers to keep continuity for both Anne and Derek.
Our live-in carer now provides full time care for both of them, with ongoing support from our Oxford branch.
Which kind of home care is best for you?
Home Care Visits
A carer visits at pre-arranged times to help with medication, meals, housework or just a chat. perfect if you just need a little help and support.
Live-in Home Care
Your care provider lives at your home and provides round-the-clock company and support. You get the benefits of personal, full-time care whilst staying in your own home.
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How much does home care cost?
We make our prices clear and transparent so you'll always know what to expect.
Home Care Visit Costs
Stay safely and comfortably in your own home with regular visits from a highly-trained carer. Visits can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as 24 hours.
From £34 per hour
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Live-in Care Costs
Your own personal, full-time carer looks after you around the clock in your own home. Ideal for couples who need care but prefer to stay together at home.
From £235 per day
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What’s Included
- Individualised risk assessment and care plan
- Personal care, help with medication, light housework, trips to shops etc
- Support from management team when necessary
- Family access to all care notes via our app
- Two weeks notice.
Frequently asked questions
Some of the things people ask us most when they’re starting to explore home care.
What makes 1st Homecare different?
Here’s why hundreds of families in Leighton Buzzard, Oxford and Kings Langley choose our Home Care Services
Familiar Faces
When families arrange care, one of their biggest concerns is who will be coming into their home.
Your care will be delivered by a small, consistent team of highly trained, fully employed carers – many of whom have been brought up in the local area.
Reliable Care
When someone depends on care, reliability matters.
We ensure that with solid care planning, stable teams of carers, careful rota management and efficient communication with families. Your loved one will receive the care they deserve, when they need it.
Clear Communication
When someone you love receives care at home, communication is essential.
At 1st Homecare we prioritise clear, open communication, ensuring families always know who to contact and feel confident in the care being delivered.
Family Values
Choosing a care provider is one of the most important decisions a family can make.
As a family-run organisation, we are guided by the same values families expect for their own loved ones: respect, reliability and genuine commitment to the people we support.
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Care starts with a conversation
Finding the right care shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
We’re here to listen, understand your needs, and help you find the right support for your loved one.
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