Hello, I am looking for a live in carer for my Mum who is in palliative care with advanced breast cancer. We live in London SW4, please could you advise on a good care agency that could provide this?
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Hello, I am looking for a live in carer for my Mum who is in palliative care with advanced breast cancer. We live in London SW4, please could you advise on a good care agency that could provide this?
Hello Olivia12345
Thank yu for reaching out to the Macmillan Online Community.
We are unfortunately unable to recommend live in carers, it is however worth looking at specific carers organisations such as Carers UK and Carers Trust. The NHS provides information about accessing paid care at home and It is also worth looking at the Quality Care Commission for guidance around private care at home.
How is Mum doing just now? How are you finding everything Olivia12345
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