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When families start exploring support at home, one question comes up very quickly: How much presence feels right? For so...
30/03/2026

When families start exploring support at home, one question comes up very quickly:

How much presence feels right?

For some people, a few hours of help each week is enough to keep daily life running smoothly.

For others, having someone based in the home can bring more reassurance and continuity.

Both arrangements can work really well. It depends on routines, preferences, and how much support feels comfortable.

Our article “Hourly vs. live-in support: which is right for you?” explains the differences between the two and can help you get a clearer sense of what might suit your home and routines best.

Read it on Ask ilarna 👉 https://ask.ilarna.com/hourly-vs-live-in-support-which-is-right-for-you/

If you’re raising your own family, holding down a career, and quietly managing the care of an elderly parent at the same...
26/03/2026

If you’re raising your own family, holding down a career, and quietly managing the care of an elderly parent at the same time, asking for help isn’t stepping back from your responsibilities.

It’s how you stay standing long enough to keep showing up for everyone who needs you.

ilarna helps families connect with trusted, independent ilarna Personal Assistants who support people to live well at home, so you can be present at work and present at home.

No locked contracts. Transparent pricing. Find someone who becomes a familiar, trusted presence at home.

You deserve support too. 👉 https://ilarna.com/

Support at home is local. 🏠✨ We’re thrilled to announce that ilarna is popping up in hundreds of convenience stores acro...
18/03/2026

Support at home is local. 🏠✨
 
We’re thrilled to announce that ilarna is popping up in hundreds of convenience stores across the UK.

We know that finding the right help often starts with a conversation in your local community.

That’s why we’ve partnered with across their EveryDay Media Network to bring ilarna to the heart of your neighborhood.

Whether you’re grabbing the milk or headed to the gym at one of our 63 Bannatyne sites, keep an eye out for our familiar blue screens.

Scan the QR code to find and connect with independent ilarna Personal Assistants who live and work right where you do.

If you see us while you’re out and about, tag us in a photo.
🤍We’d love to see where you’ve spotted us! 

Home is the best place to recover, but the first few days back from hospital can feel overwhelming. 💙 ilarna is here to ...
06/03/2026

Home is the best place to recover, but the first few days back from hospital can feel overwhelming. 💙

ilarna is here to help you bridge that gap.

Our platform connects you directly with independent ilarna Personal Assistants who provide the practical support you need to settle back into your own routine, at your own pace.

From getting the house ready to helping you rebuild your confidence moving around, it’s about making daily life feel a little easier.

🔗 Read the full guide here: https://ask.ilarna.com/what-happens-after-leaving-hospital/

Thinking ahead to coming home?
If you or a loved one are in hospital, our team can help. Reach out to us to talk through your options.
💬 DM us
📞 0208 050 4805

(Or tag someone who might find this helpful below 👇)

There is a unique comfort in the place we call home. It’s in the way the light falls in your favourite room, the familia...
26/02/2026

There is a unique comfort in the place we call home.

It’s in the way the light falls in your favourite room, the familiar sound of the kettle, and the routines that have grown over decades. 🏡

Most of us want to stay in our own homes as we age, not just because it’s familiar, but because it’s where we feel most independent.

From keeping your own rhythm to staying connected with neighbours, your environment plays a huge role in your wellbeing.

Want to explore how support can work in your own home?

We’ve launched Ask ilarna, our new advice hub designed to help you and your family navigate these choices with confidence.

✨ Read our latest guide on the benefits of staying at home 👉 https://ask.ilarna.com/the-benefits-of-staying-at-home-why-environment-matters/

18/02/2026

What does it mean to live well at home?

It means maintaining routines, independence, and a connection to your community.

It’s about the reassurance of a familiar face and the freedom to stay in the place you feel most like yourself.

We believe that support shouldn’t be “one size fits all”. It should be built around real human connection.

That’s why ilarna is a platform for community-led support, designed so you can always stay in control of your own arrangements.

By enabling families to connect directly with independent ilarna Personal Assistants, our platform provides a clearer way to coordinate practical life.

From confident transitions home to everyday independence, we believe in a better way to live well, together.

ilarna. Living well at home.

Independence means having the freedom to choose how you’re supported at home.At ilarna, we believe you should always be ...
11/02/2026

Independence means having the freedom to choose how you’re supported at home.

At ilarna, we believe you should always be in the driving seat when it comes to your life at home.

Our platform is designed to give you the clarity and tools to manage your own arrangements directly with ilarna Personal Assistants, without complexity.

It’s about having the freedom to:

🔹Choose the right person for your specific routine.

🔹Agree on the tasks and times that work for you.

🔹Stay connected with simple, transparent updates.

We provide the infrastructure; you keep the control.

Because the best support is the kind that lets you stay exactly where you want to be: at home.

ilarna is a platform that makes it simple to find and manage your own support, directly.We help you connect with indepen...
02/02/2026

ilarna is a platform that makes it simple to find and manage your own support, directly.

We help you connect with independent ilarna Personal Assistants who live in your local area.

We give you simple tools to:

🔹 Choose your match: Review profiles and meet your ilarna Personal Assistant before you begin.

🔹 Stay in control: Agree on your own times, tasks, and rates together.

🔹 Keep it simple: Manage schedules and payments securely in one place.

🔹 Stay informed: Your ilarna Personal Assistant shares brief wellbeing updates through the platform, keeping you and, where agreed, your family reassured after every visit.

Whether you’re looking for a few hours of help with the shopping or consistent daily support, ilarna helps you find a familiar face you can trust.

Support that feels personal 🤍

Staying in control of your day starts with having the right support in place.At ilarna, we believe support should be sim...
27/01/2026

Staying in control of your day starts with having the right support in place.

At ilarna, we believe support should be simple and on your terms.

Our platform connects you directly with independent ilarna Personal Assistants who help with the things that keep life moving, whether that’s for a few hours a week or more consistent daily support.

This might look like:

🔹 Hourly Support: For daily confidence, from morning routines to enjoying the garden.

🔹 Respite Support: Providing family caregivers with a much-needed break and peace of mind.

🔹 Hospital-to-Home Support: A helping hand to ensure a smooth, confident transition back to your own home.

🔹 Overnight or 24-Hour Support: The reassurance of a familiar presence whenever it’s needed most.

Everything is built around connections and your choice. It’s about finding the right person to help you live well, your way.

Dementia doesn’t usually start with a diagnosis. It often starts with small changes at home. A missed routine. A shift i...
19/01/2026

Dementia doesn’t usually start with a diagnosis.
It often starts with small changes at home.

A missed routine. A shift in mood. Something that feels slightly different.

When familiar faces are around, these moments are more likely to be noticed.

This gives families time, space and support to make sense of what’s happening, without feeling they have to “manage everything” alone.

At ilarna, we help families connect with the right support early, at home, so they can move forward with more clarity and confidence, at their own pace.

If something feels different, you don’t have to figure it out alone. 💛

“I have felt supported and included.” Real words from Lilian, an ilarna Personal Assistant🤍Working independently can be ...
09/01/2026

“I have felt supported and included.”

Real words from Lilian, an ilarna Personal Assistant🤍

Working independently can be deeply meaningful. Feeling backed, respected and connected makes all the difference.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Lilian.

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As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you. To the families who trust us in their homes.T...
26/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you.

To the families who trust us in their homes.
To the ilarna Personal Assistants who show up with consistency and heart.
To our NHS and community partners, working under huge pressure every day.
And to the ilarna team behind the scenes, making all of this possible.

Wherever you are, we’re wishing you a calm, restorative holiday period and moments of connection that matter.

See you in the new year. 💛

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