15/03/2026
Being able to care properly, the way I believe care should be done, has been life-changing. 🩷
One thing I always say is that no one should ever feel rushed when receiving care. That’s why my minimum visit is 1 hour.
For example, I have a client who I can sometimes help shower in around 30 minutes. The remaining time? We sit with a cuppa and put the world to rights. It’s the highlight of their week when I visit. Recently their health hasn’t been great, so the shower now takes nearly the full hour, but the time and cost never changed.
That’s exactly why I only offer 1-hour minimum visits. Care should never feel rushed.
Recently I’ve also been helping a lovely client who is sadly losing his eyesight. We’ve been using an app to read out his old holiday documents and memories that he can no longer see. The smile on his face when those memories come back honestly melts me.
Another client even got treated to a chipper the other week! 🍟
I also help families fight for funding they’re entitled to, to help pay towards care. I’m not an expert in it all, but I won’t let anyone fight that battle alone.
And if one of my clients ends up in hospital, you can bet I’ll be visiting that bedside.
Going self-employed as a private carer has honestly been life-changing for me. Being able to care properly, build real relationships, and take the time people deserve is something I’ll never take for granted.
And if you’re a carer reading this thinking about going self-employed… go for it.
It’s about time carers started being valued properly for the work they do.
📍 Aberdeenshire – Private Carer
📞 07503 086966
📧 lauren@ltcaringservices.com