Understanding Domiciliary Care: What It Is and Why It Matters.

Devine Inspired Care
May 19
2 min read

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What Is Domiciliary Care? A Guide for Families and Commissioners

Learn what domiciliary care is, who it’s for, and how it provides dignified support at home. A must-read for families and social care professionals.

Did you know most older adults prefer to remain at home rather than move to care homes? Domiciliary care makes that possible and dignified.

As the population ages, more families are exploring alternatives to residential care. Domiciliary care offers professional support in the comfort of their own home. This guide explains how it works, who it helps, and how it transforms lives by promoting independence, safety, and personal dignity.

What is Domiciliary Care? Personal care, medication support, meal prep, companionship all delivered at home.
Who Benefits? Elderly adults, people with long-term conditions, those recovering from surgery, and individuals with disabilities.
How It Works: We assess your needs, create a care plan, assign trained staff, and review regularly.
Why It Matters: Homecare improves well-being, prevents hospital admissions, and supports families.

Example Calculation: If residential care costs £1,000/week, and tailored homecare costs £650/week, families can save £18,200 per year while ensuring one-to-one support.

Example of what we can provide: Mrs. A, post-hip surgery, needed daily support but wanted to stay home with her cat. Our team provided mobility assistance, medication prompts, and meal support allowing full recovery without hospital readmission.

Domiciliary care is the future of compassionate, cost-effective health support. At DICTRA, we’re proud to offer it with a personal touch.