The Different Types of Home Care Services & Support Explained
Choosing home care for yourself or a family member is easier when you understand what is actually available. I founded Lowmoor Nursing Home and Newgate Lodge Care Home here in Mansfield after years working as a Consultant Psychiatrist within the NHS’s Mental Health Services for Older People, and the same standards apply to the home care team, whether we are visiting for an hour a day or providing round-the-clock live-in support.
Understanding Home Care Options
Choosing the right type of care is an important decision that can significantly impact quality of life. Our range of services can be tailored to create a care package that matches your needs, whether that is a few hours of help a week or continuous support, and the package can change as circumstances change.
Our Home Care Services
Live-in Care
When continuous support is needed, our live-in care service provides around-the-clock assistance while you stay in your own home. Your carer becomes a familiar, trusted presence rather than a rotating shift pattern of strangers.
- One dedicated carer living in your home rather than a rotating team
- Support available at any hour, including through the night
- Suited to complex or progressing needs, including advanced dementia
- Meals, medication and personal care handled by someone who already knows your routine
Learn more about our Live-in Care service
Visiting Care
For support that does not need to be continuous, visiting care covers everything from a single daily check-in to several visits a week, built around your existing routine.
- Visits arranged from once a day to several times a week
- Fixed carer or small consistent team, not a different face each time
- Visit length matched to what is needed, from a short check-in to a longer session
- Easy to increase or reduce visits as needs change
Learn more about our Visiting Care service
Respite Care
If you are the regular carer for a family member and need planned time off, or emergency cover at short notice, our respite carers step in so care continues without a gap.
- Planned respite for holidays, hospital stays or a scheduled break
- Emergency respite available at short notice
- Continuity maintained through the same care standards and, where possible, familiar carers
- Can run alongside our care home respite option if a short stay away from home is preferred
Learn more about our Respite Care service
Comparing our core home care services
| Service | Best for | Typical pattern | Where delivered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live-in Care | Continuous or complex care needs | One carer living in, available around the clock | Your own home |
| Visiting Care | Regular support that does not need to be continuous | Scheduled visits, daily to weekly | Your own home |
| Respite Care | Giving a family carer a break | Short-term, planned or emergency | Your own home, or one of our care homes |
Types of Home Care Support
Errands and Shopping Care
Maintaining independence often means having support with daily tasks.
- Grocery shopping
- Prescription collection
- Post office visits
- Banking assistance
- General errands
Learn more about our Errands & Shopping Care service
Health and Personal Care
Our team provides sensitive, professional support with personal care needs.
- Bathing and grooming
- Dressing assistance
- Continence care
- Mobility support
- General health monitoring
Learn more about our Health & Personal Care service
Companionship Care
Social interaction and emotional support are vital for wellbeing.
- Regular social visits
- Conversation and company
- Shared activities and hobbies
- Accompaniment to social events
- Support maintaining existing friendships
Learn more about our Companionship Care service
Independence Care
Support that helps you stay independent, with a safety net in place.
- Home safety monitoring
- Light housekeeping
- Meal planning
- Technology assistance
- Daily living support
Learn more about our Independence Care service
Night Care
Peace of mind throughout the night.
- Overnight supervision
- Support with night-time needs
- Emergency response
- Regular monitoring
- Assistance with evening and morning routines
Learn more about our Night Care service
Medication Assistance
Ensuring safe and accurate medication management.
- Medication reminders
- Prescription management
- Medication organisation
- Healthcare coordination
- Monitoring for side effects
Learn more about our Medication Assistance service
Food Preparation
Maintaining good nutrition with personalised meal support.
- Menu planning
- Grocery shopping
- Meal preparation
- Special diet accommodation
- Eating assistance if needed
Learn more about our Food Preparation service
Creating Your Care Package
We start with a free consultation and a proper needs assessment, done in your home, with family involved if you want them there.
- Initial free consultation
- Detailed needs assessment
- Family involvement, if wanted
- Regular care plan reviews
- Flexible adjustment of services as needs change
Why Choose Lidder Care
- Family-owned and run since 1994, operating from our Mansfield office alongside our two care homes
- CQC registered
- Rated 9.5 on homecare.co.uk based on reviews from clients and families
- Fully trained and vetted care staff
- Care visits recorded through Nourish digital care planning, the same system used across our care homes
- 24/7 support available
Get Started with Home Care
Taking the first step towards arranging home care should feel reassuring rather than overwhelming. Contact us today to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation. We will visit you at home to discuss your requirements and create a personalised care plan.
Call us on 0330 223 6600 or email info@liddercare.com to get started.
Dr. Lidder (MB BS, DPM, MRCPsych) founded Lowmoor Nursing Home and Newgate Lodge Care Home in Mansfield after a career as a Consultant Psychiatrist within the NHS’s Mental Health Services for Older People. Now a Director at Lidder Care, he remains closely involved in clinical standards across both homes.
Dr. Lidder (MB BS, DPM, MRCPsych) is a highly respected healthcare professional with extensive experience in elderly care. He served as a Consultant Psychiatrist for the NHS’s Mental Health Services for Older People, demonstrating a deep commitment to the wellbeing of older adults. Recognising the need for quality care facilities in Mansfield, Dr. Lidder founded Lowmoor Nursing Home and Newgate Lodge Care Home, both thoughtfully designed to provide therapeutic environments for individuals with dementia.
Following his retirement, Dr. Lidder remains actively involved as a Director at Lidder Care, ensuring the homes maintain the highest standards and provide warm, welcoming environments. He also offers invaluable support through bereavement and supportive counselling, utilising his expertise to assist families in understanding dementia diagnoses and navigating the associated emotional challenges.