As a leading private homecare agency, we provide tailored private care services across London to meet a wide range of needs. We source the highest standard of carers possible to support our clients with the everyday challenges that living independently at home can bring.
Our private care services are designed around each individual, providing companionship, personal care and household support. With Patricia White’s, you can rely on discreet, professional care that allows you or your loved one to enjoy life at home with confidence.
What is private care?
Private care is bespoke support arranged directly between you and a trusted care provider, giving you complete choice over the help you receive. It means having the flexibility to decide the level of care that suits your lifestyle, whether that’s a few hours of visiting care each week or round-the-clock live-in support.
At Patricia White’s, private care is always personalised. Our carers can assist with daily routines, personal care, companionship and household tasks, allowing you or your loved one to remain comfortable and independent at home.
Private care services include:
- Assistance with personal care
- Help with dressing and undressing
- Assistance with using the toilet, commode or toilet aids
- Safe moving and transferring
- Reminders and assistance with medication
- Collection of prescriptions
- Light cleaning, washing up and general housework
- Shopping for items from a list provided by the client
- Preparation of fresh, nutritious meals
- Accompanying clients to appointments or outings
What types of private care are offered?
At Patricia White’s, we provide both visiting care and live-in care across London, giving you the flexibility to choose the right option for your needs.
Elderly care
Elderly care covers support for a wide range of age-related conditions, supporting clients into this new stage of life while fostering independence.
Travelling care
If you need extra support while away from home, our travelling carers can ensure a smooth journey to and from your destination.
Palliative care
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life, offering gentle, round-the-clock support to ease symptoms and help you feel cared for with dignity.
Respite care
Our respite care allows family members to take a much-needed break from being primary carers for a loved one, following their current care plan to keep the routine similar and stress-free.
Disability care
Disability care covers a variety of physical, mental and learning disabilities. Care is shaped around your individual needs, with a focus on comfort and confidence.
Companionship care
Companionship provides you with someone to talk to, spend time with and reduce feelings of loneliness. Companionship care helps prevent isolation and improves quality of life through social activities.
Reablement care
Our reablement care service provides short-term care and support for daily activities after you’ve been discharged from hospital or are seriously ill. Reablement services give you extra support while you recover, helping you regain independence at your own pace.
The benefits of private care at home
There are plenty of benefits of seeking private care at home, including:
- Ability to stay in your own home: Remaining in familiar surroundings helps you feel more comfortable, settled and supported in your daily life.
- Flexible to suit your needs: A private carer will tailor your care specifically to your needs, requirements and preferences.
- No need to downsize or sell your home: At home, you have the space to keep your treasured belongings around you, without needing to downsize.
- Pay only for the care you need: Fees for private home care cover only the support you receive, rather than requiring you to pay a daily rate and rent for a residential home room.
- Maintain your independence: Private carers take the time to support you at your own pace, encouraging independence and confidence.
- Stay near your friends and family: Staying at home makes it easier for your loved ones to continue visiting without having to travel to a new location.
- You have more control over your care plan: A private carer will listen to your wishes and work with you to create a care plan you’re completely comfortable and happy with.
The perfect carer
We only work with the very best carers the industry has to offer, ensuring we match our clients with the most suitable and experienced carer possible, tailored to your individual needs.
When matching carers to clients, we consider:
- The client’s needs and the carer’s individual experience
- Both parties’ interests. Everything from pets to favourite cuisines
- Personality traits and social engagements
We pay attention to the finest of details because we know that it is the little things that can make all the difference.
Private care in London, uniquely tailored to your needs
Patricia White’s has been providing tailored private home care to those who need it most for more than three decades. Our carers are all fully trained to make sure they’re offering the best possible care and support to our clients, so you can rest assured that you’ll receive exceptional service from us.
Our carers cover the entirety of the UK for private care clients, including the London Boroughs of Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth and Westminster.
Talk to our dedicated team of experts today
The standards set by Patricia White 30 years ago still apply today. Call our experienced team today on 01293 224712 to discuss your home care needs and receive a free, no-obligation quotation.
Or feel free to send us a message using our online enquiry form. A member of our expert care team will respond as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours.
Private Care Frequently Asked Questions
What is private care?
Private care is support arranged directly between you and a trusted care provider. It gives you flexibility to choose the type of care you receive, when you receive it, and who provides it.
How is private care different from local authority care?
Local authority care is funded and arranged through your council, whereas private care allows you to choose your own provider, level of service and carer to suit your needs.
Can I arrange short-term private care?
Yes. We offer both ongoing care and short-term support, for example after an operation, during recovery or to provide respite for a family carer.
Are carers trained and vetted?
All of our carers are carefully selected, fully vetted, and highly trained to provide professional, compassionate care. We match each carer to clients based on experience and individual needs.
How quickly can private care be arranged?
We can often arrange care within 24 hours. Our team will work with you to assess your needs and put the right support in place as quickly as possible.
