✅ Start Time
- Private Care: Usually starts within days — no waiting lists.
- Council-Funded Care: Can take weeks or months after assessments.
✅ Choice of Carer
- Private Care: You choose who supports you and when.
- Council-Funded Care: Carers are assigned — you may not meet the same person regularly.
✅ Visit Times
- Private Care: Visits arranged to suit your lifestyle and routine.
- Council-Funded Care: Fixed time slots based on availability, often outside your preferred times.
✅ Length and Flexibility of Visits
- Private Care: From 30 minutes to live-in care — flexible to your needs.
- Council-Funded Care: Often limited to short visits due to budget and time pressures.
✅ Continuity and Relationships
- Private Care: Small, consistent team you can build trust with.
- Council-Funded Care: You may see different carers each day.
✅ Level of Personalisation
- Private Care: Fully tailored support, including companionship and extras.
- Council-Funded Care: Often limited to essential tasks only.
📞 Want to Talk It Through?
Call Emilia on 01524 751751 — we’re happy to explain how both options work, so you can decide what’s right for your family.