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    Elderly Care in Nottingham

    Getting older can make some everyday tasks more difficult, but that does not mean giving up the comfort, routines or independence of home. Curam helps families find trusted elderly care in Nottingham, with experienced carers providing personalised support around the needs of each individual. 

    Whether your loved one needs a few hours of help each week, regular companionship, overnight support or a live-in carer, you can choose a carer whose skills, availability and personality feel right. An elderly carer can help with personal care, meals, medication prompts, mobility, shopping, household tasks and companionship, while encouraging your loved one to remain as independent as possible. 

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    Emergency & Same-Day Elderly Care in Nottingham

    Sometimes an older person needs support sooner than expected. A family carer may become unwell, mobility may suddenly decline, an existing care arrangement may fall through, or your loved one may need extra support after returning home from hospital.

    Curam can help families search for emergency elderly care in Nottingham, with suitable carers often available within 24 hours and sometimes sooner. Urgent elderly care may help when:

     

    A family or regular carer is suddenly unavailable

     

    An older person can no longer safely manage alone

     

    Mobility or personal-care needs change unexpectedly

     

    Temporary help is needed while longer-term care is arranged

     

    A family carer urgently needs respite

     

    Existing care arrangements break down

     

    Additional support is needed after illness or a hospital stay


    You can compare local carers, review their experience and rates, and choose someone who feels suitable for your loved one. Same-day elderly care cannot always be guaranteed, particularly where more complex support is required.

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    Why Families in Nottingham Choose Curam

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      We’re local & reliable

      Thousands of families across the UK, including many in Nottingham, trust us to provide high-quality, compassionate home care services. Our fully vetted carers deliver reliable, personalised support for your loved ones—right in your community.

    • regulated
      CQC-regulated care available

      Curam offers both self-managed care and CQC-regulated managed care packages. With self-managed care, you choose and arrange support directly with an independent carer. For those who would prefer additional oversight, Curam Managed Care Services can coordinate and manage care packages from start to finish.

    • trusted
      We're trusted

      With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating and 600+ reviews, families in Nottingham choose Curam for dependable, transparent, and professional care tailored to their needs.

    Tailored Elderly Care for Nottingham Families

     

    Choose the level of care that fits your lifestyle and needs.

    Live-In Elderly Care in Nottingham

    For an older person who needs more regular support, live-in elderly care in Nottingham can provide reassurance while allowing them to remain at home. A live-in carer stays in the property and supports the person throughout their agreed working periods.

    • One-to-one personal attention
    • Maintaining local Nottingham social circles
    • Cost-effective alternative to care homes

    Live-in Care Rates in Nottingham

    Starting from £835 per week
    Average Rate £1092 per week
    Complex Support £1200 per week

    *Rates are set by independent carers. The average is based on rates shown across local carer profiles.

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    Gloria M - Live-in Carer in Nottingham

    Gloria M

    12+ Yrs Exp.
    ✅ DBS Checked & Insured
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    "I am a good listener, good communicator, easy to learn and adapt I have experience in looking/supporting/ assisting citizens in their homes, nursing and residential, supporting citizens with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, dementia and autistic disorder. Lone working where I prompt medication, personal care, escorting to shopping, GP and social activities in day centres or just going to the park for leisure . Cooking and washing up and cleaning. Also book appointments for clients. Rates are negotiable based on type of placement."

    Dementia Stroke Parkinson's Disease Incontinence Physical Disabilities ASD Diabetes Arthritis Depression Visual and Hearing Impairments Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Anxiety Pressure Sores + More
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    Hourly Elderly Care in Nottingham

    Hourly elderly care in Nottingham provides flexible support without requiring someone to be in the home all day. Visits can be arranged at the times when help is most useful, such as in the morning, around meals or before bed.

    • Choose your own visit times
    • No long-term fixed contracts
    • Consistent carers you can trust

    Hourly Care Rates in Nottingham

    Starting from £14.20 per hour
    Average Rate £18.52 per hour
    Complex Support £22.50 per hour

    *Rates are set by independent carers. The average is based on rates shown across local carer profiles.

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    Lugambwa K - Live-in Carer in Nottingham

    Lugambwa K

    7+ Yrs Exp.
    ⭐ Fully Vetted Professional
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    "I am able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. I am able to work effectively in a team and can use my own initiative whenever it’s appropriate. I am sensitive to the needs of others and hardworking. I am patient and can interact with people from different backgrounds without any problems. I am self-motivated and take pride in whatever I am doing. I am willing to take on new responsibilities and any training that may be required. I have a professional approach to all tasks and I can effectively communicate with a wide range of people. I demonstrate excellent skills and always strive to achieve in every task I undertake. I am willing to undertake any training necessary to develop my value and employability. Experience I have worked in a care setting for over two years now. I have completed mandatory training and I have worked as a Support Worker and as a care assistant. Have worked with different group of clients with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dementia, Physical disability and other mental health problems. I have also worked in different environments which include private homes and different client homes"

    Dementia Stroke Parkinson's Disease Incontinence Physical Disabilities ASD Diabetes Arthritis Depression Visual and Hearing Impairments Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Anxiety Pressure Sores + More
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    Overnight Elderly Care in Nottingham

    Some older people manage well during the day but need additional reassurance or practical help at night. Overnight elderly care in Nottingham can support someone who regularly wakes, needs help getting to the bathroom, struggles with mobility or feels anxious when alone.

    • Peace of mind for family members
    • Waking night or sleeping night options
    • Assistance with night-time toileting

    Overnight Care Rates in Nottingham

    Starting from £114 per 10-hour night
    Average Rate £140 per 10-hour night
    Complex Support £180 per 10-hour night

    *Rates are set by independent carers. The average is based on rates shown across local carer profiles.

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    Modupe A - Live-in Carer in Nottingham

    Modupe A

    18+ Yrs Exp.
    🏅 Top-Rated Local Carer
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    "I am a passionate and experienced carer. I have worked as a carer, in different care organisations, for the past 16 years. I enjoy caring because it enables me share my little with people, in order for them to live the life they desire even when life seems not favourable. I am a dedicated, enthusiastic, kind and compassionate carer. I provide person centred care for clients with different care needs, ranging from frail elderly with dementia, anxiety disorder and depression. Clients with multiple sclerosis, eg, feeding, tracheostomy, stoma bag and catheter care needs have benefited from the standard and quality care I provide with empathy. I am experienced in providing personal care, dressing and undressing, oral care and feeding, moving and handling, prompting for medication administration. Shopping and cooking, providing companionship and engaging clients in meaningful conversations, prompting to engage in stimulating activities of choice at clients best interests. I promote equality and diversity. I respect the privacy and choices of my clients and promote their dignity. I maintain health and safety as required by my clients and follow procedures. I promote and maintain infection control as required at all times. I am COVID aware and have had double vaccination. I am a good team player, not a perfect person but a good listener, ready to learn from others and maintain good communication. I maintain confidentiality at all time. I write legibly and give detailed report. I am a people person, love singing and take pride in cleaning. I'm always positive about life and love to transfer this to my clients. I am a little person but very strong. I have up to date mandatory training. I look forward to a favourable response. "

    Dementia Stroke Parkinson's Disease Incontinence Physical Disabilities ASD Diabetes Arthritis Depression Visual and Hearing Impairments Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Anxiety Pressure Sores + More
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    What an Elderly Carer Does in Nottingham

    An elderly carer helps make everyday life safer, easier and more enjoyable while supporting the person to remain as independent as possible.

    Depending on the individual, support may include:

     

    Personal care

     

    Meals and hydration

     

    Medication prompts

     

    Mobility

     

    Household tasks

     

    Appointments and shopping

     

    Companionship

    Good elderly care should provide help where it is needed without taking over tasks the person can still safely manage themselves.

    Keeping Independence at Home in Nottingham

    For many older people, staying independent is about much more than living alone. It means being able to choose when to get up, what to eat, where to go and how to spend the day.

    The right amount of support can help preserve those choices for longer. An elderly carer might help someone remain independent by:

     

    Supporting them to prepare meals rather than doing everything for them

     

    Accompanying them to familiar local shops

     

    Encouraging safe movement around the home

     

    Supporting hobbies and interests

     

    Providing transport or accompaniment where agreed

     

    Helping with tasks that have become difficult

     

    Maintaining familiar routines

    Care can also adapt gradually. Someone may begin with a few hours of visiting care each week and later move to more regular hourly, overnight or live-in support as their needs change.

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    Other Specialist Care Services in Nottingham

    Respite-care

    Respite care

    Respite care gives a family or regular carer time to rest while another professional carer temporarily provides support.

    It can be arranged for a few hours, overnight or for several days or weeks.

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    Dementia care

    For somebody living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, experienced carers can help maintain familiar routines, provide reassurance and support everyday independence.

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    Live-in care

    Live-in care provides regular one-to-one support while allowing someone to remain in their own home.

    It may be suitable when hourly visits are no longer enough.

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    Overnight care

    Overnight support can help when somebody needs reassurance, toileting assistance, mobility support or other agreed help during the night.

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    End of life / Palliative care

    Palliative home care focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life for someone living with a life-limiting condition.

    An experienced home carer can provide practical and emotional support alongside the person’s wider healthcare team.

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    Funding Elderly Care in Nottingham

    How elderly care is paid for depends on the person’s circumstances, where they live and their assessed needs. Some families pay privately, while others may be entitled to support from their local authority.

    Nottingham City Council

    If you live within Nottingham City Council’s area, you can ask Adult Social Care for a care needs assessment.

    If the person has eligible needs, a financial assessment may then determine how much they need to contribute towards their care.

    Eligible people may receive a personal budget, which can be managed in different ways.

    One option is a Direct Payment, which gives eligible people more flexibility over how their assessed care and support is arranged.

    Nottinghamshire County Council

    If you live outside the city boundary, funding will normally be handled by Nottinghamshire County Council.

    The council may carry out a care and support assessment followed by a financial assessment to determine whether it can contribute towards care costs.

    Most people contribute something towards their care depending on their finances.

    Self-funding elderly care

    If you are paying privately, Curam allows you to view carers’ rates before arranging support.

    This can make it easier to compare hourly, overnight and live-in care options and understand the likely ongoing cost.

    Nottingham City Council also confirms that eligible people can receive their personal budget as a Direct Payment, giving them more flexibility in choosing care workers or personal assistants.

    Our Care Journey Process in Nottingham

    Arranging elderly care through Curam is designed to be simple and flexible.

    1. Tell Us About Your Needs

      Create a care request outlining the support required, schedule preferences, and any specialist care needs.

    2. Browse Suitable Carers

      Review profiles, qualifications, reviews, availability, and rates.

    3. Connect Directly

      Message carers through the platform and discuss your requirements.

    4. Begin Care

      Receive personalised elderly care designed around your loved one's routine and wellbeing.

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    Areas Around Nottingham We Cover

    Our experienced carers support older people and families across Nottingham and surrounding areas with flexible care at home, from hourly visits and companionship to overnight and live-in support.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    At what point does someone need elderly care at home?

    Elderly care may help when everyday tasks such as washing, cooking, shopping, taking medication or moving around the home become harder to manage safely.

    What is the difference between elderly care and home care?

    Home care is the broader term for support provided at home. Elderly care specifically focuses on the needs of older adults, such as mobility, personal care, companionship and maintaining independence.

    How much does elderly care cost in Nottingham?

    Current indicative Curam rates start from around £14.20 per hour for hourly care, £835 per week for live-in care and £114 per 10-hour period for overnight care. Individual carers set their own rates.

    How quickly can elderly care be arranged in Nottingham?

    Suitable care can often be arranged within 24 hours, depending on the person’s needs and local carer availability. More complex arrangements may take longer.

    What happens if my elderly carer is unavailable?

    If your regular carer is unavailable, you can search Curam for another suitable local carer. Families using managed care can also receive additional support coordinating their care arrangement.

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    Can I request a male or female carer?

    Yes. You can choose a carer based on preferences such as gender, experience, personality, languages spoken and specialist care skills, subject to local availability.

    Matching You With a Carer

    Finding elderly care is about more than finding someone who can complete everyday tasks. You are choosing someone who may spend regular time with your parent, partner or another person who means a great deal to you. 

    Curam lets you browse vetted carers in Nottingham, compare their experience and rates and choose somebody who feels right. Whether your loved one needs companionship for a few hours a week, daily personal care, overnight support or a live-in carer, you can find care that fits around their life. 

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