Latest from Paragon and in the SCI community

News, events, research and updates from across the spinal cord injury community, including what the Paragon team has been involved in.

Save the date — we’ll be at the Spinal Injuries Association London King’s Cross Community Group on 1 July with @girl.on.wheels. 📍 The Parcel Yard, King’s Cross Station 🗓 1 July 2026 🕚 11:00am SIA’s local community groups are a great way for people with spinal cord injury, friends and families to connect, socialise and spend time with others who understand life with SCI. Catherine will be going along and is looking forward to meeting some of you there. We’re also very proud that Paragon Home Healthcare has been recognised by @spinalinjuriesassociation as Trusted Care Partner of the Month. Looking forward to seeing some of you there 😊 #SpinalCordInjury #SCI #SpinalInjuriesAssociation #SpecialistSCIcare #HomeCare #KingsCross

🧡 Live-in Care Assistant (Driver) – St Albans AL2 💷 £142.07/day + accommodation provided + full training Do you have a clean UK driving licence, energy & empathy? Support a gentleman with spinal injury in his adapted home, help with mobility, care, and day-to-day living. 📍 St Albans | 🚗 Driving essential | 🛌 2 weeks live-in / 2 weeks off 👉 Apply now: https://jobs.paragonhh.co.uk/jobs/6553917-live-in-care-assistant-driver-spinal-injury-care-st-albans-al2?promotion=1653510-trackable-share-link-new_fb_al2

🧡 Live-in PA Carer – Reading (RG7) 🧡 💷 £147.75/day | 🛌 Free accommodation | 🎓 Full training We’re looking for a caring, reliable PA to support a client with a spinal injury in their adapted home. This role is more than care—it’s about making a real difference every day. ✨ 📆 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off 🚗 Driving 🙌 Ongoing training & 24/7 support Ready to start a rewarding and flexible career? 👉 Apply now: https://jobs.paragonhh.co.uk/jobs/6554003-spinal-injury-live-in-pa-carer-reading-rg7?promotion=1653521-trackable-share-link-new_fb_rg7

Catherine Hellary 29/06/2023 Catherine Hellary 29/06/2023

How do different agencies vary in their approach to live-in care?

'Live-in care' typically means the care and support provided by a carer who lives with you in your home.

Are all live-in care agencies similar in their approach?

In your search for live-in care agencies, you'll encounter numerous choices online, and each operates uniquely.

At Paragon Home Healthcare, we have an array of carefully chosen and competent carers who deliver live-in care. They offer care and support throughout the day and stay with you overnight, ensuring round-the-clock reassurance.

How does Live-in care work?

At Paragon Home Healthcare our live-in care is provided by carefully selected and nurse-trained carers who live-in with you. They provide care and support during the day and stay with you overnight for round-the-clock reassurance. Live-in care is bespoke to your needs, from medication management and mobility support all the way through to highly complex care management such as specialist spinal cord injury, dementia or neurological care. Our dedicated carers are carefully selected and trained by our experienced nurses. The specialist nursing team are available 24hrs a day for advice and guidance. To find out more about our services, you can contact us, email us at info@paragonhh.co.uk, or call us on 020 3006 2802.

A helpful guide to taking care of parents or loved ones at home

How many of us have promised our Mum or Dad that we’d never put them in a care home?

Providing it is safe for everyone involved, keeping your loved one at home can be incredibly rewarding and wonderful thing to do.

Here are our five top tips to taking the pressure off yourself so you can keep your parents at home for as long as possible.