FAQ’S

The carer(s) stay in the clients’ home on a 24-7 basis. They normally provide Full Personal Care and carry out general household duties. The level of care provided varies greatly and is dependent on the individual needs of the client concerned. It can range from general companionship and housekeeping to high dependency where a high level of Intensive Personal Care is required. If you use the services of New Pastures Live In Carers here really becomes no reason for a move into a Nursing Home!

Our care workforce is representative of the diverse needs of our clients and we maintain a strong, consistent base of live in care staff sourced from the UK, Europe, The African Continent and other parts of the World. Our carers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and we have both female and male carers. All our carers all carry an up-to-date Gerda Criminal Records Bureau check and are trained in the following areas: Client needs; Moving and Handling; Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Safer Handling of Medication, Emergency First Aid, Principles of Care, Role of Care worker, Incontinence Care, Basic Infection Control , Abuse Awareness of Vulnerable Adults, to mention but a few.

Our Live-in Carers are experienced in supporting individuals across a broad range of conditions and care needs, including:

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Support focuses on maintaining routine, familiarity and safety, while reducing distress and confusion. Care includes cognitive support, reassurance, personal care, assistance with daily living, nutrition, hydration and supervision to minimise risk.

Parkinson’s Disease

Assistance with mobility, balance, tremors, personal care and medication routines. Care is delivered with sensitivity to fluctuating symptoms and aims to maintain independence and dignity.

Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury

Support with rehabilitation goals, mobility, communication difficulties, personal care and activities of daily living, while encouraging recovery and confidence within the home.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Flexible support addressing fatigue, mobility challenges, personal care needs and symptom variability, with care adapted as the condition progresses.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Specialist, compassionate care supporting mobility, communication, personal care and comfort, delivered in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.

Physical Disabilities

Support with transfers, mobility, personal care, household tasks and enabling independent living within the home environment.

Learning Disabilities and Autism

Structured, person-centred support that respects routine, communication preferences and individual abilities, promoting independence and community inclusion.

Chronic and Long-Term Conditions

Including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, COPD and other long-term illnesses. Support includes symptom monitoring, medication management, lifestyle support and daily living assistance.

Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Care focused on comfort, dignity and emotional support, delivered sensitively in collaboration with families and palliative care professionals.

Post-Hospital Discharge and Reablement

Short- or long-term support following hospital discharge, surgery or illness, assisting individuals to regain strength, confidence and independence at home.

Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being

Support for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or age-related mental health challenges, promoting routine, reassurance and social engagement.

Frailty and Age-Related Decline

Assistance with mobility, falls prevention, personal care, nutrition, hydration and maintaining quality of life for older adults.