Live-in care has always seen a higher number of women to men in the sector. The nurturing instinct has continually found its place in the world of care. However, everyone has the ability to care. Male care workers can also make great companions and, for those seeking a live-in care worker, they can open up […]
Older people and those with underlying medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer) are particularly at risk of COVID-19. We are doing absolutely everything we can to keep all our clients safe in their homes and in our residential care and nursing homes during the COVID pandemic. Although our care […]
Last week, Sue went downstairs for the first time in over a year. This was thanks to the incredible group effort of our live-in care support team, builders, social workers and more, to install a lift in her home. Sue, who has an acquired brain injury as a result of an accident during childhood, has […]
Established for over 35 years, Agincare has always been a diverse and multi-national company. Our workforce represents the best from around the world. In order to keep pace with our growth ambitions as a specialist care provider, we have recently invested substantially to further develop our links around the world. Our home care and live-in […]
(First published 25 November 2021) 2021 marked the 35th anniversary of Agincare delivering care in your community. I have no intention of slowing down… These were the words of our Founder and Chairman Derek Luckhurst at the start of 2021 as Agincare began its 35th anniversary year. They epitomise the drive and passion for delivering high […]
(Published 15 October 2021) Our Chairman and Founder Derek Luckhurst has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious Leaders in Care Awards. The National Conference Centre in Birmingham hosted the awards. The awards ceremony celebrates the achievements of care providers nationwide. It comes as Agincare celebrates the 35th anniversary of Derek opening […]
Last week, live-in care worker, Tasheca (Tash) accompanied Mr Davies and his family for a very special meal at their local Pub. Mr Davies (front left of the image) frequently enjoys getting out and socialising. He likes to go book shopping and out for meals with family and friends. However, this meal was a little […]
St Peter’s Park, our care home in Bexhill-on-Sea has welcomed £1.4million investment. Bringing 20 jobs to St Peter’s Park, the refurbishment programme includes conversion work for specialist accommodation and facilities for those living with dementia, which is now open and has welcomed its first residents. The investment also includes ongoing general refurbishment and improvements with […]
We’re delighted to announce that our South Devon End of Life Project, which is part of our live-in care service, has won Home Care Team of the Year in the Great British Care Awards. The team picked up the top award for the southwest region at a special ceremony at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol, […]
Haven’t you herb? Live-in care’s cress competition has a winner! Organised by the South West regional office team, live-in care assistants were invited to compete in order to see who would achieve ultimate cress success. Giving it a grow Many of our live-in care assistants are wonderful cooks, but as for gardening, lots were going in […]
Gabriela is Douglas’s live-in care worker, and at his house in beautiful Cornwall, something delicious is always cooking. Live-in care is when a care worker moves in full-time, which can represent a big change. We’re proud of our live-in care workers for their skill and experience, especially when they go the extra mile, like Gabi. […]
(Published 14 June 2021) We’re delighted to announce that our Chief Executive Raina Summerson has been recognised in leading care sector publication Home Care Insight’s inaugural Power List. The Power List recognises and celebrates adult social care’s most influential leaders, who are shining examples of excellence and innovation. Raina has been included in the ‘Voice […]
