Extra Care

Extra Care

At Lifecome Care, Extra Care is flexible, add-on support that can top up an existing package or stand alone when you need it most. Whether it’s longer visits, overnight reassurance, help with housekeeping and meal prep, medication prompts, escorts to appointments or simply good company, we fit around your routine, planned or at short notice, so life stays comfortable and independent at home.

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About Extra Reablement Care

Our Extra Care Services

• 1. Personalised Daily Support

  Flexible, high-quality assistance designed to complement your current care, from extra help in the mornings to support during evenings or weekends.

• 3. Household and Domestic Assistance

  Practical help with light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and meal preparation, ensuring your home remains comfortable, clean, and welcoming.

• 5. Flexible and Responsive Care

  Available for short-term, one-off, or ongoing arrangements, tailored entirely around your changing needs and schedule.

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  2. Emotional Wellbeing

  Friendly, familiar carers offering meaningful conversation, companionship, and reassurance, because emotional support is just as important as physical care.

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  4. Medication and Health Reminders

  Reliable, respectful support with medication prompts and wellbeing checks to help maintain your health and daily routines safely.

• 6. Peace of Mind for Families

  Our extra care services give families confidence and reassurance, knowing their loved ones are receiving compassionate, professional care at home.

What We Offer

Flexible Top-Up
Visits

Add support to your current package with visits at the times you choose, mornings, evenings, weekends or ad-hoc.

Bespoke Daily
Routines

Help with washing, dressing, meals, mobility and reminders, planned around personal preferences and pace.

Safe Escort & Appointments

Accompaniment to GP or hospital appointments, social outings and errands, with updates fed back to family.

Home Comfort & Housekeeping

Light cleaning, laundry, shopping and meal preparation, plus fridge checks to keep home life running smoothly.

Night-Time & Sitting Services

Sleeping or waking nights for reassurance, welfare checks and post-discharge settling support.

 

Family Relief & Peace of Mind

Short-notice cover and respite, delivered by trusted, DBS-checked carers with clear communication throughout.

Recovery, Skills & Independence

Daily living skills, medication support, budgeting, community access, education/employment pathways, digital inclusion and peer support delivered through trauma-informed practice.  

Clinical & MDT Partnership

Close liaison with NHS clinicians and local authority teams; access to neuro/psychology, OT and SLT where needed for ABI and complex LD&A.  

Housing with Support

Quality homes near transport and services, tailored to individual needs (e.g., low-arousal environments for autism).  

Why Choose Extra Care with Lifecome Care

• Flexible, Reliable Support

  Our Extra Care services fit seamlessly around your schedule, whether you need daily visits, occasional help, or overnight reassurance. We adapt as your needs evolve.

• Highly Trained Carers

  Our professional carers are experienced in supporting both simple and complex needs, ensuring every visit is delivered with warmth, dignity, and consistency.

• Comfort and Confidence at Home

  We prioritise your independence and comfort, offering discreet help with household tasks, personal care, and companionship in familiar surroundings.

• Tailored to You

  Every plan is bespoke, from medication reminders to social outings — so you receive the right care, at the right time, for your lifestyle.

How to Refer

We welcome referrals from

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  NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
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  Local Authority reablement / commissioning teams
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  Hospital discharge and patient flow coordinators
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  Community therapy teams, GPs and Primary Care Networks

Our process is simple

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  Referral received → rapid triage and confirmation of eligibility
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  Initial contact → short telephone screen and outline goals agreed
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  Home assessment by a reablement practitioner / OT → personalised plan set
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  Support begins → focused sessions to rebuild confidence and independence

Take a look at our partners

These partnerships help us to continuously improve our Extra Care services, integrating healthcare expertise, innovative technology, and compassionate practice to promote independence, wellbeing, and dignity for all those we support.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Extra Care?

Extra Care offers flexible, personalised support to help people live independently at home while receiving additional help with daily tasks, companionship, or short-term assistance after illness or hospital discharge.

Who can receive Extra Care support?

Our service is suitable for older adults, individuals with disabilities, or anyone needing extra help to maintain their wellbeing and independence in their own home.

How often can visits be arranged?

Visits can be scheduled daily, weekly, or as needed, from short drop-ins to full-day support, including evenings and weekends.

Do you offer overnight or respite care?

Yes, we provide both sleeping and waking night support, as well as short-term respite care for families needing temporary relief.