What is the avearge cost of a care package?

teddysmum

A big problem is the greed of some care agencies who expect care workers to service person A until 2pm, then miraculously be at the home of person B,5 miles (or more) away to start their aid at 2pm. Someone has to lose out.


It used to be that you could have a couple of trusted people help for 'pin money' but now they would be considered as employed and entailing such as sick pay and holiday pay. The days of friendly (even if rewarded) neighbours are virtually gone.

Clowance

have you considered finding a trustworthy independant person? It would be more work for you but would cost much less. They would need to live nearby. This option if feasible would give continuity of care which you don't get with agencies usually, but would need cover for holidays illness etc.