Live-in care in Bury St Edmunds
Choosing live-in care means getting 24/7 support so you can do more of the things you love. A carer will live with you and step in where needed to help you stay safe and independent in your own home.
At Novus Care, we provide several types of home care in Bury St Edmunds. That includes live-in care, as well as visiting care and complex care for long-term health conditions. Whichever you choose, you can expect a tailored care plan built around your unique needs and those of your family. For you, this means getting support from a trained carer who’s on your side and knows what you need to live a happier, more comfortable life.
Your safety always comes first. That’s why all our carers go through DBS checks and a thorough vetting process before they’re allowed into your home. Our carers are also trained in manual handling techniques and can provide specialised care for conditions like multiple sclerosis, dementia and Down’s syndrome.
What will my live-in carer do?
It’s flexible. While your carer can’t do DIY or certain medical tasks (like giving injections), they’re free to help with other light chores and errands. They can also help you take medication, look after your hygiene and get out and about in the community.
Here are some of the jobs your carer can support you with:
• Jobs around the house, such as vacuuming, polishing and preparing meals
• Running errands (collecting groceries, for instance)
• Personal care – helping you wash, groom yourself and go to the toilet
• Some health care tasks, such as administering medication and managing catheters
• Specialist care for long-term and complex health conditions
• Companionship care – offering a friendly face and a listening ear
Why choose Novus Care for Bury St Edmunds live-in care?
Quite simply, we care. Choose us and you’ll get expert support from a professional care team. It’s their job to make sure you receive a high standard of care. This means:
• Running rigorous carer recruitment, training and selection programmes
• Holding regular refresher courses for all carers
• Keeping a 24/7 care management team on hand to support you and your carer
• Carrying out regular spot-checks to keep standards high
• Reviewing your care plan with you and your family on a regular basis
Our Bury St Edmunds home care services
Are you a family carer looking for respite care in Bury St Edmunds? Do you need 24/7 support to live well with a long-term health condition – or a few visits each week to stave off loneliness? We offer a range of long-term and short-term care services to suit all needs.
Types of home care we provide in Bury St Edmunds
Not sure which type of care is right for you? We can help. Drop us a message or give us a call and we’ll work together to create a tailored care plan for you.
Condition-led care at home in Bury St Edmunds
Our carers support many people with long-term health conditions and complex care needs in Bury St Edmunds. Here are some of the conditions they’re trained to help with.
How much does Bury St Edmunds live-in care cost?
Live-in home care in Bury St Edmunds starts at £1090 per week for a single person. The table below shows what you might pay for different types of care.
| Single Person | Starts from £1090 per week |
| Couple | Starts from £1550 per week |
| Respite Care (minimum of 2 weeks) | Starts from £1220 per week |
| Complex Care | Starts from £1400 per week |
Care services for people leaving hospital
One of the services we provide is after-hospital care. This is a special kind of support for people who have recently been discharged from hospital. We help patients throughout Bury St Edmunds and work with several local hospitals, including:
- St Edmunds Hospital
- West Suffolk Hospital
More support options for Bury St Edmunds domiciliary care
Whether you’re new to home care or you’ve worked with a carer for years, it’s normal to have questions and concerns. As one of the leading home care agencies in Bury St Edmunds, we provide tailored support for daily activities. But if you have questions about funding care or need a little extra help, you can reach out to one of these local organisations.
Suffolk County Council: you may be eligible for means-tested council funding to help pay for care. To find out, you can contact Suffolk County Council’s social care department. Get in touch with the council online.
Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough (tel: 01473 351234): this is the nearest branch of Age UK – the leading UK charity for older people. It can help with all sorts of issues, including finding and funding care.
Citizens Advice West Suffolk (tel: 0808 278 7868): Citizens Advice can answer questions about care, benefits, money and much more. This branch operates from Bury’s Risbygate Centre. You can call them up or drop in to the office.
Gatehouse (tel: 01284 703835): based in Bury St Edmunds, this charity works with vulnerable people throughout East Anglia. That includes supporting older people who are experiencing loneliness.
Musical Memories (tel: 07757809297): do you or does someone you know live with dementia? This group runs singing sessions for people with memory loss in Bury and Ipswich.
Dementia Support Suffolk (tel: 0333 150 3456): this free helpline is run by Alzheimer’s UK. It offers support for people living with dementia and their families, including advice on how to arrange respite care in Bury St Edmunds.
National Autistic Society West Suffolk (tel: 07795 238778): this is the local branch of a national charity that supports people with autism and their families. Its services include a youth group, a drop-in cafe and computer game evenings.
Bury St Edmunds live-in care FAQs
Will my carer have undergone a DBS check?
Yes. We take our recruitment and safeguarding policies very seriously. That’s why all carers go through a number of checks (including checks with the local police) before they’re allowed to work with you.
Will my live-in carer drive?
Some of our carers drive. If they do drive and you’d like them to use your car, bear in mind that you’ll need to arrange for them to be insured. This must be under your own policy and at your own cost.
How long will my live-in carer stay with me?
When you choose live-in care in Bury St Edmunds, you’ll have a usual carer who’ll spend most of their time with you. They’ll stay with you for around three to six weeks before taking a break for a week or two. During this break, we’ll send another carer in their place.
Do I need to provide my carer with a room?
Yes. Your carer will need a private room. At a minimum, the room must have a single bed and a wardrobe or chest of drawers.
Is there anything my carer isn’t allowed to do?
Your carer will be happy to help with light chores (including vacuuming, mopping and doing laundry), as well as running errands. However, they’re not allowed to carry out home improvements, DIY or certain healthcare tasks like administering injections.
Arranging home care in Bury St Edmunds
Ready to move forward with live-in care? Want to discuss your unique care needs with our team? Our friendly team is on hand to help.
Get in touch today on 0800 138 4030 or email : [email protected] to discuss what home care might look like for you.
Arrange home care for a loved one
We understand choosing to have care delivered in your own home can be a daunting task and that’s why we are here to guide you through the process, every step of the way.
Care you can trust
We are committed to investing in systems, training and procedures to ensure that we are able to deliver a superior level of service which is timely and reliable.
In addition to first class carers we have a strong home care management team in place which is dedicated to ensuring that all of our clients and their families are happy with the service being provided.
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