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Need to organise live-in care urgently? We’re here to help. Arrange care quickly and safely. Get guidance and clarity, fast.
Our dedicated urgent care page will provide you with all information. Did you know:
- We have over 60 years’ experience helping families in crisis.
- Our average call wait time is under one minute.
Discover helpful information on different types of home care and how it works:
- What is Introductory and Fully-managed Care?
- Explore our helpful Guide Library.
- What are the costs of live-in home care?
Or speak to a knowledgeable advisor on 01293224706
We’re always on the lookout for talented, compassionate carers, both experienced and new to care. Join our network of award-winning live-in carers and make a real difference.
- Explore our Care Jobs.
- Find out why you should join Country Cousins.
Care where you’re happiest. Home.
Whoever needs the care can stay in their own well-loved surroundings, maintain contact with friends and neighbours, keep pets, and continue to live their life to their own routine.
- Comfort of home: stay in familiar surroundings.
- Personalised care: tailored to individual needs.
- Better health outcomes: faster recovery, fewer risks.
- Emotional well-being: less stress, loneliness, disorientation.
Introductory vs Fully Managed Live-in Care – Which is Right for You?
At Country Cousins, we know that every family’s care needs are unique. That’s why we offer two types of live-in care:
- Introductory Care, delivered directly by Country Cousins.
- Fully Managed Care, delivered by our sister company Trinity Homecare — rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for their live-in care services, placing them in the top 4% of registered care providers in England.
Both options give you the reassurance of a carefully selected carer living in your home to provide support, companionship, and peace of mind — but the way they’re arranged and managed is different.
| Aspect | Introductory Care (Country Cousins) | Fully Managed Care (Trinity Homecare) |
|---|---|---|
| Regulations | Not CQC-registered – introduces you to self-employed carers only | CQC-registered provider, inspected to meet regulated care standards |
| Agency Role | Country Cousins introduces and matches you with carefully vetted carers, leaving you in control of day to day arrangements | Trinity Homecare employs/ contracts carers, schedules work, supervises care and ensures compliance |
| Legal Responsibility | You are responsible for managing and overseeing the carer | Trinity Homecare is responsible for care quality, safety and staff conduct |
| Carer Employment Status | Self-employed, contracted directly by you | Usually employees or workers of Trinity Homecare |
| Continuity & Cover | You arrange cover directly with the carer | Trinity Homecare arranges cover for sickness, holidays or emergencies |
| Types of Care | Help with household tasks, cooking, cleaning, companionship and lower level support | Personal care, advanced care needs, administering medication and using specialist equipment |
| Best For | Clients confident in managing care arrangements themselves who also value the flexibility to choose carers and set routines | Clients wanting minimal admin, guaranteed cover and regulated oversight |
If you need Introductory Care…Great! You’re already in the right place. Discover our Live-in Care and get started by talking to a friendly care advisor today. |
If you need Fully Managed Care…Please visit our sister company, Trinity Homecare to learn more about Fully Managed Care. |
Helpful details
Welcome to Country Cousins, where we specialise in providing trusted, bespoke live-in care for your loved one. With over 60 years of experience, our compassionate team is here to offer personalised support that feels just like family. Whether your loved one needs companionship, help around the home, or more tailored care, we’re dedicated to helping them live independently with dignity and comfort in the place they love most: their own home.
Contact us today to speak with one of our friendly advisors and explore how we can support your family. Together, we’ll find the perfect care solution for your loved one.
Cameron Young
CEO, Country Cousins
Working with a larger provider like Country Cousins that can offer both Introductory Care (directly via Country Cousins) and Fully Managed Care (via our sister company Trinity Homecare) gives you broader support options for all types of care scenarios in the long term.
We can adapt your care service depending on your needs in the future, saving you the effort of having to find a new care provider in the future because we’re able to move you easily between Introductory or Fully Managed Care.
A great added convenience to our clients if they reside inside the catchment area of Trinity Homecare.
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