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Live-in care in Putney that feels like family

Find a qualified carer near you in Putney. Speak to them before you commit, and get matched within 24 hours with no hidden fees.

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  • £1,050–£1,400/wk

    Live-in care with us in Putney compared to local listings of £1,723/wk

    Lottie · 2026 market averages

  • 361

    carers in Putney

  • 4,637

    people aged 85+ in Wandsworth

    Office for National Statistics · mid-2025

  • 10,880

    one-person households aged 66+ in Wandsworth

    UK Census 2021

What is live-in care

What is live-in care in Putney?

Putney's riverside flats and family houses near the bridge suit driving carers for hospital appointments, shopping on the High Street and live-in care in larger homes. Live-in care in Putney, including nearby Battersea, is 24 hour care at home: a dedicated carer stays in the home, covering nights as well as days, so your relative can remain in familiar rooms rather than moving into a care home. Listed live-in care in Wandsworth averages £1,723/week (Lottie 2026 market averages), compared with £1,050–£1,400/week with us. Wandsworth has 4,637 people aged 85+ (ONS mid-2025). Census 2021 counted 10,880 one-person households aged 66+ in Wandsworth. Live-in care is the usual alternative to a care home; CQC lists 5 care homes registered in SW15. It often starts after a stay at St George's Hospital.

It's ideal for people who need ongoing support but want to avoid moving into a care home. Live-in care can be arranged for individuals or couples and is often used for dementia care, mobility support, or palliative needs. Typical UK cost is £1,050–£1,400 a week. We introduce vetted live-in carers and can often start within a few days.

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24 hour care at home in Putney

Families searching for 24 hour care at home are usually looking for a live-in carer: one consistent person who stays overnight, covers days, and keeps familiar routines going without a care-home move.

A live-in carer works to an agreed routine with rest periods built in. For couples, one live-in arrangement is often far more affordable than two residential rooms. Speak to our team and we'll match you with a live-in carer whose experience fits your home.

What a live-in carer in Putney can help with

  • Personal care
  • Support to start the day
  • Help getting ready for bed
  • Meal preparation
  • Mealtime assistance
  • Medication support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Light housework
  • Shopping
  • Running errands
  • Companionship
  • Health monitoring
  • Continence care
  • Appointments
  • Prescriptions
  • Social activities
  • Pets and plants
  • Communication support
  • Dementia care
  • Palliative care
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Benefits of live-in care at
your home

  • Stay home, skip the move

    Keep familiar rooms and routines—often calmer and less disruptive than relocating to residential care.

  • Truly one-to-one

    Support shaped around their day, preferences, and changing needs—not a generic rota.

  • Often better value than homes

    Especially for couples: one household cost instead of two separate home fees.

  • One consistent carer

    Trust grows when the same person knows habits, quirks, and how support should feel.

Live-in care at home

Cost of live-in care

Listed live-in care in Putney averages £1,723 a week. With us a live-in carer is usually £1,050–£1,400 a week, depending on needs.

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How we work

  1. 1

    Browse carers & speak to us

    Explore carers in your area and tell us your needs. We'll confirm availability, answer questions, and help you shortlist.

  2. 2

    Meet and choose your carer

    We arrange free and no obligation introductions with your preferred carers so you can find the right fit. Once you've chosen, care can begin.

  3. 3

    Start care, simply managed

    We'll provide an agreement and handle the admin. Carers log visits through our app, and you'll receive a weekly invoice.

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Carers you can trust

We begin screening every carer before introducing them and continue checks through the onboarding process.

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Areas near Putney

We cover home care across Wandsworth including Balham, Battersea, Southfields, Wandsworth Common. Many families near Putney arrange visiting or live-in care after treatment at St George's Hospital (St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). Also nearby: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Your questions,
answered

Live-in care in Putney can often be more affordable than a care home. It also tends to offer better value and quality of life for the care-recipient, if they prefer to be in the comfort of their own home.

Live-in care overview

Live-in care in Putney can often start within a few days, depending on your requirements and carer availability. If your situation is urgent, we can prioritise matching and introductions to help you get support in place as quickly as possible.

The cost of live-in care in Putney depends on factors like the level of care required, daily routine, whether night support is needed, and the carer’s experience. We’ll introduce carers with clear, agreed rates so you can understand the total cost before making a decision.

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A live-in carer stays in your home, or your loved one’s home, and provides support throughout the day, based on an agreed routine. This can include personal care, meals, companionship, and help around the home, with time for breaks and rest built into the schedule.

Yes. A live-in carer stays in the home and provides 24-hour care at home in Putney, with agreed rest periods. Typical UK cost is £1,050–£1,400 a week. We match you with a vetted live-in carer, often within a few days.

Find a live-in carer

CQC lists 2 home care agencies registered in SW15 (CQC locations August 2026). CQC lists 5 care homes registered in SW15. SW15 is wider than Putney itself, so these counts are for the postcode district, not the neighbourhood boundary.

NHS QOF 2024/25 records 1,919 people on the GP dementia register in Wandsworth. This is diagnosed dementia, not an estimate of everyone living with the condition.

ONS mid-2025 estimates put 34,764 Wandsworth residents at 65+, 10.2% of the borough. 4,637 are aged 85+.

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