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.
Hourly support
Hourly support is a common starting point for people who want help with specific parts of the day or week. An ilarna Personal Assistant visits at agreed times to help with everyday routines, whether that is meal preparation, light household tasks, or getting out to the shops. It offers regular, reliable help without changing the overall feel of home life, and suits people who feel largely independent but appreciate a familiar helping hand at certain times.
Live-in support
Live-in support is an option for people who prefer a more consistent presence while continuing to live at home. 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. It tends to suit people who prefer not to be alone for long periods, have busy or changeable routines, or value having a familiar person close by. One of the main benefits is continuity: rather than different visitors across the week, there is one person who knows your home and your preferences well.
A quick comparison
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, you choose the ilarna Personal Assistant before any support begins. Tasks, times, and rates are agreed directly between you, with no agency rota or imposed schedule. If you find it helpful, ilarna Personal Assistants can also share simple visit notes through the platform, giving family members a window into how things are going.
If you are still deciding
Many people begin with hourly support and adjust over time as routines settle or needs change. Because ilarna Personal Assistants work independently, arrangements can stay flexible. There is no pressure to commit to a fixed structure from the start.
If you are still exploring what might work best, our team is happy to talk things through and help you understand what to look for when connecting with an ilarna Personal Assistant.
If you would like to find out more about the types of support available through ilarna, get in touch using the form below, or call us on 0208 050 4805.
