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Care in your own home, also called domiciliary care, can be a good option for those who want to maintain independence while receiving some help. It's flexible, so you can choose as much help as you need. There are a few things to consider before choosing care at home.
Care in the home is provided by agencies. You can find a list of agencies:
You can also check lists with the care home regulator for your country:
Firstly, make sure that any homecare provider you're talking to is registered with a decent trade association. You should have had a care assessment (Section 47 assessment) from a Local Authority first.
Here's a list of things you might want to think about when you're looking for care.
Ask a few agencies to send you brochures and price lists. While reading them, you can consider the above points and work out if they'll be suitable.