When you start exploring support at home, one of the first questions is often about presence. Would a few hours a week make daily life feel easier, or would having someone based in your home feel more reassuring?
With ilarna, support is shaped around your life. Because you work directly with independent, self-employed ilarna Personal Assistants, you can choose the type of arrangement that feels right for your home, your routines, and your preferences, whether that’s occasional visits or a more consistent presence.
Understanding hourly support
Hourly support is a common starting point for people who want help with specific parts of the day or week.
How it works
An ilarna Personal Assistant visits at agreed times to help with everyday routines.
Often suits people who
Feel largely independent but appreciate help with tasks such as meal preparation, light household tasks, or getting out to the shops.
Why people choose it Hourly support offers regular, reliable help without changing the overall feel of home life.
Understanding live-in support
Live-in support is an option for people who prefer a more consistent presence while continuing to live at home.
How it works
A self-employed ilarna Personal Assistant is based in your home, usually using a spare room, and supports daily routines across the day and night, with agreed breaks and time off.
Often suits people who
Prefer not to be alone for long periods, have busy or changeable routines, or value having a familiar person close by.
Why people choose it
Live-in arrangements offer continuity and familiarity, reducing the need for multiple different visitors.
Comparing the two at a glance
Feature | Hourly support | Live-in support |
Presence | Scheduled visits | Ongoing presence in the home |
Consistency | Usually one or two regular faces | One main ilarna Personal Assistant |
Cost structure | Paid by the hour | Agreed daily or weekly rate |
Impact on home | Minimal change | Requires a spare room |
How ilarna supports either choice
Whichever option feels right, ilarna keeps arrangements clear and direct.
You choose who supports you
You meet and choose the ilarna Personal Assistant before any support begins.
Direct agreements
Tasks, times, and rates are agreed directly between you and your ilarna Personal Assistant. There’s no agency rota or imposed schedule.
Optional shared updates
ilarna Personal Assistants may share simple visit notes through the platform, helping families stay informed if they wish.
Not sure which option fits best?
Many people start with hourly support and review arrangements over time as routines settle or preferences change.
A Discovery Session offers a relaxed way to talk through what each option might look like in your own home, so you can decide what feels most appropriate.
Ready to explore your options?
Find an ilarna Personal Assistant
0208 050 4805
hello@ilarna.com
ilarna is a platform that helps people connect with independent, self-employed ilarna Personal Assistants. Day-to-day support is agreed directly between individuals and their ilarna Personal Assistant. ilarna does not provide, manage, or supervise the delivery of support.
