Live-In Care in Lewisham
Your loved one can stay surrounded by the routines, things, and activities they appreciate with Nightingales live-in care.
We are a family run business with over 30 years of care experience. We understand that choosing a Live-in Care company can be overwhelming and confusing. We remove these worries by working around your loved ones needs and circumstances. This is why we take pride in collaborating closely with you or your loved ones, encouraging feedback to ensure that the care provided is customised, natural, and rewarding.
Which areas in Lewisham do we provide live-in carers?
Experienced live-in carers from Nightingales can assist clients with a range of physical and mental health issues, including those requiring sophisticated care.
Downham
Mottingham
Horn Park
Lee
Blackheath
Catford
Bellingham
Ladywell
Hither Green
Lewisham
Deptford
New Cross
St Johns
Telegraph Hill
Brockley
What is the role of a live-in carer?
To ensure your loved one's welfare, a live-in carer helps with a variety of personal and household duties.

Household chores

Assist with dressing

Personal hygiene

Preparation of meals

Prompting for medication

Companionship

Who are our live-in carers?
If you choose us, you may be sure that you’ll be paired with a capable carer. They undergo regular training to keep their skills up to date with best practises in the field.
They have undertaken a comprehensive interview, been questioned, and had a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check performed on them (DBS).
They will always be on time, smile warmly when they see you and act with decency and flexibility. We only employ those that we would let look after our own family.
DBS Background
Check
Checking their background to ensure that you can entirely trust them.
Situational
Understanding
They'll be put to the test to ensure they make the proper judgments at critical moments.
Character
Assessment
Assuring that they have the kind of loving, polite demeanour that will bring joy to others' lives.
Live-in care funding options
Lewisham live-in care is cheaper than most people realise if you plan beforehand.

PHBs (Personal Health Budgets) in the NHS
The NHS Continuing Healthcare programme is available to everyone who has persistent medical issues.
It pays for all of your medical expenses. As a result, you should double-check your eligibility.

Direct Payments from the Council
The expense of their live-in care is frequently covered by funds from the local government. Your financial status and the requirements you meet determine your eligibility. You can regain control of your finances with Direct Payments.

Savings and assets
If a family is not eligible for government aid, they typically use their savings. Additionally, you might pay for your care with the equity in your home.
For more information on funding, contact Nightingales Live-In Care on 0800 612 9132. Whether you choose us or not, you are welcome to take advantage of our experience, and we believe you will find working with us to be surprisingly simple.
What medical conditions can your live-in caregivers assist with?
Clients with a variety of physical and mental health conditions, including those requiring sophisticated care, can receive assistance from Nightingales’ skilled live-in carers.
Frailty
Dementia
Diabetes
Parkinson’s
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Cerebral Palsy
Cancer
Motor Neurone Disease
Mental Health
Spinal Injuries
Muscular Dystrophies
How it works

Frequently asked questions
If you’re looking for professional care for your loved one, but not comfortable with them being in a residential or nursing home then this is a perfect solution. Care can be provided within their home where it’s comfortable and secure, ensuring your loved one is relaxed and provides continuity to their environment.
Please get in touch and we provide you guidance to the best possible solution or find out more about how live-in care works.
Live-in care is an ideal choice for anybody that requires support within their own home. We want to encourage our clients to maintain their independence and continue living in a homely but protected environment. We support clients with multiple conditions including mobility concerns and dementia, there’s no restriction to the clients we support.
We aim to locate you a suitable carer within 3-5 days after the examination is completed. This varies depending on your requirements and meeting arrangements for suitability.
While it’s possible to self-fund live-in care through savings, pensions or help from family, there are a number of options available for financial support. Give us a call on 0800 612 9132 or enquiry@nightingales.co.uk and we’ll be happy to guide you.
Nightingales Live -In will send various profiles of the carers which match your requirements.
We will then arrange for the client and all loved ones to have an informal meeting with the live-in carer. This might be completed via the use of technology depending on where the carer is based, although we’re keen to provide you with various options for carers.
Live-in carers would move into the spare room. This would make them readily available whenever the loved one may require assistance.
Yes, we will support our clients to feel comfortable within their own homes. If possible, we can provide you with various carers to choose from, each will have a detailed profile so you’re able to choose your preferences.
We meet the needs of your loved one in finding the best match for you, this will be based on interests, skills, qualifications and personality type.
Before we make any arrangements and they move in, we will encourage you to meet them face to face or via Zoom depending on the location they will be coming from. If you do have any problems, feel free to contact us anytime and we can make arrangements for your replacement.
Setting up live-in care is effortless and begins with a care assessment where most information can be obtained over the phone. Give us a call on 0800 612 9132 or enquiry@nightingales.co.uk.
Need more information?
We provide a free assessment service in which we come to your home and meet with you and your family to discuss your specific needs and answer any questions you may have. For more information, give us a call on 0800 612 9132 or Complete our Online Form below.
Call us on 020 8466 9664 for more information on Live-In Care
Looking into care can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Whether you need support now or are planning for the future, our team is happy to offer free, friendly advice—with no obligation.