Life is better together. Home care allows couples to remain together in the comfort of home, even as care needs change and adapt at different rates. Whether both individuals require care or one needs support caring for the other, couple care can keep you both comfortable, safe and together.
Patricia White’s has been providing compassionate one-to-one care for over 35 years. From a few visits a week to comprehensive live-in care, we’ll work with you to help you both continue living life to the fullest.
Three simple steps to receiving exemplary care
What Is Couple Care?
Couple care allows you to continue living in the comfort of your own home, which you share with your partner. Care and assistance are provided in the same way as support from residential homes, but you can benefit from remaining surrounded by familiar home comforts and your loved ones.
The type of care you receive will depend on you and your partner’s individual needs. A common dynamic is where one partner requires more complex care than the other; however, an arrangement can usually be made so that both partners receive the support they need to live well together. This is often preferable to splitting up.
The individual in the couple who requires less care may feel obligated to step into the role of main carer to their partner. Couple care from Patricia White’s helps facilitate this without overwhelming either partner, while maintaining a healthy quality of life for both.
Can One Carer Support Both Partners?
In many cases, one carer can support both partners, even when your care needs are different.
For example, one person may need help with personal care, mobility or a long-term condition, while their partner may only need occasional support with everyday tasks. Your care can be tailored around both of you so that each person receives the right level of help while you continue living together at home.
If your needs are more complex, or you both require support at the same time, we’ll talk through whether additional care would be more suitable.
What Types of Couple Care Are Available?
The right type of care will depend on how much support you both need and how you prefer to live day to day.
Visiting care for couples
Visiting care can provide a little extra help at agreed times, from a few visits each week to more regular support throughout the day. This may suit couples who are largely independent but would benefit from help with personal care, meals, household tasks or other parts of daily life.
Live-in care for couples
With live-in care, a professional carer lives in your home and provides more consistent support throughout the day. This can be especially helpful where one or both of you have greater care needs, or where one partner has gradually taken on more caring responsibilities for the other.
Who Can Couple Care Support?
Couple care can be helpful in many different situations, including where:
- One partner needs care, and the other has been providing most of their support
- You both need help, but at different levels
- Everyday tasks are becoming more difficult to manage safely
- One or both of you are living with a long-term condition
- You want to remain together at home as your care needs change
- You would both value more reassurance and practical support
The aim is to support you both in a way that feels natural to your relationship and allows you to continue sharing everyday life together.
Benefits of Receiving Care Together With Your Partner
There are plenty of benefits to receiving care as a couple rather than two individuals, including:
Remove the stress and anxiety surrounding separation from a partner by ensuring comprehensive care is provided at home.
Couples can stay together for longer and experience more quality time, especially when daily chores are taken care of, so you have more time to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
Don’t worry about one partner having to provide care to the other, as this can put a strain on the relationship. A professional carer can adopt this role instead to avoid family carer fatigue.
Remaining at home allows both partners to retain their independence for longer, rather than having to adhere to care home routines and strict schedules.
We can tailor your care plan to ensure it meets all your needs and preferences, from short-term support following an illness to long-term, round-the-clock care, depending on your shared needs.
What Can a Patricia White’s Carer Do for You Both?
We gladly provide care for ageing and disabled couples when daily life becomes too difficult for them to manage on their own. Working with Patricia White ensures that you receive a comprehensive care plan tailored to your specific needs and requirements. We’ll sit down with you and your loved ones to ensure we’re covering your needs, wants, preferences and wishes.
While care is personalised to your individual requirements, our couple care usually includes:
- Daily living assistance: Help with morning and evening routines, including getting in and out of bed, dressing and bathing.
- Mobility assistance and steadying: Moving and handling around the house safely to help avoid any falls and hospital admissions.
- Assistance with daily chores: These may include pet care, cleaning and shopping for essentials.
- Meal planning and cooking: Your carer can assist with preparing and cooking delicious and nutritious meals.
- Companionship and emotional support: A carer provides emotional assistance to you and your loved ones.
If one or both of you have developed a long-term illness or condition or you require more advanced professional care, our team of experienced and prestigious carers can offer the perfect solution. We’ll carefully match you with a carer with training and expertise in your condition, from dementia and Parkinson’s to cancer care.
How Much Does Couple Care Usually Cost?
Visiting care with Patricia White’s starts from £40 in Central London, with the overall cost depending on how much support you and your partner need.
For couples considering residential care, costs can be significantly higher because two separate care home places may be required. Care home fees for one person can exceed £4,000 per month, so the combined cost for a couple can quickly add up.
For some couples, receiving care together at home may therefore offer a more practical and cost-effective alternative, particularly where one carer can safely support both partners.
The costs for our care services largely depend on the level of care needed. Please call a member of our experienced care team for an informed, pleasant conversation about your care needs and to receive a more accurate quote.
Bespoke Care Tailored to Your Needs
At Patricia White’s, we never underestimate the importance of matching bespoke, prestigious carers with our clients. Your carer must be someone you can trust, get along with, and even form a strong connection with.
To ensure this, we only work with the very best carers the industry has to offer and match our clients with the most suitable and experienced carer possible, tailored to their individual needs.
When matching carers to clients, we consider:
- You and your partner’s needs, and the carer’s individual experience
- Your interests, along with the carers’, to ensure you have common ground
- Personality traits and social engagements
We pay attention to the finest of details because we know that it is the little things which can make all the difference. If you’re not happy with the carer we choose for your service, we’ll begin the matching process again and won’t stop until you’re comfortable and confident moving forward.
Talk to our dedicated team of experts today
The standards set by Patricia White 35 years ago still remain 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 and a member of our expert care team will get back to you as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care for Couples
It’s common for one partner to require more care than the other. In these cases, a carer can provide targeted support for the person who needs it most, while also offering light assistance or companionship for the other partner. This helps maintain balance, reduces stress and allows both partners to continue living together happily.
It’s common for one partner to require more care than the other. In these cases, a carer can provide targeted support for the person who needs it most, while also offering light assistance or companionship for the other partner. This helps maintain balance, reduces stress and allows both partners to continue living together happily.
In many cases, yes. Residential care for two people can be significantly more expensive than arranging tailored care at home. With Patricia White’s, you only pay for the level of support you actually need, which often makes home care a more affordable and flexible alternative.
Absolutely. Patricia White’s uses a personalised matching process to pair couples with carers who suit their personalities, interests and care preferences. This helps ensure a comfortable, natural relationship and makes day-to-day life feel easier and more enjoyable.
Can couple care change if our needs increase?
Yes. Care can be reviewed and adjusted if either partner’s circumstances change. This may involve increasing visiting care, moving to live-in care or arranging additional specialist support.
Can we receive short-term couple care?
Depending on availability and your needs, care may also be arranged temporarily, for example while recovering from illness or when a family caregiver needs a break.
