Mental Health Care

Mental Health Care that supports wellbeing at home

Care for mental health

Living with a mental health condition can affect every part of daily life. Our experienced carers provide calm, consistent support that helps your loved one manage routines, stay connected, and feel more confident at home. We focus on building trust, reducing isolation, and promoting independence – at a pace that feels right.

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Care for mental health

What is Mental Health Home Care?

Mental health home care provides professional, person-centred support for people living with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or personality disorders. Rather than clinical treatment, our carers focus on the practical and emotional support that helps your loved one manage daily life.

This might include encouraging regular routines, providing companionship, helping with meals and personal care, accompanying your loved one to appointments, or simply being a calm and reassuring presence during difficult periods.

Care is flexible and shaped entirely around individual needs – from a few hours a week to daily visits or live-in support.

Why choose TrustonTap for Mental Health Care?

Carers matched to your needs
We take time to understand routines, triggers, and preferences, only introducing carers who are the right fit for your loved one’s personality and situation.

Fully vetted and experienced
Every carer on our platform is interviewed, DBS-checked, referenced, and verified. Many have direct experience supporting people with mental health conditions.

Flexible arrangements
Visits are a minimum of one hour, so you can choose exactly what you need, when you need it – and adjust as things change.

Consistent care
Where possible, we ensure the same carer visits each time. Familiarity and trust are especially important for people managing mental health challenges.

Transparent pricing
Hourly rates typically range between £20 and £30 per hour with no long contracts.

Whether you’re arranging support for yourself or a loved one, our friendly team will help you find the perfect match and get care in place quickly and efficiently. Call 0808 278 1112 to discuss your needs.

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Who is Mental Health Home Care for?

Mental Health care is suitable for:

  • People living with depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders who need support with daily routines.
  • Individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychotic conditions who benefit from consistent, familiar support.
  • People with personality disorders who benefit from patient, consistent relationship-based care.
  • Those experiencing a mental health crisis or recovering after a hospital admission.
  • Individuals with dual diagnoses, such as mental health conditions alongside physical health needs or learning disabilities.
  • Family carers who need respite from supporting a loved one with complex mental health needs.

Care is always tailored to the individual and can be adjusted as needs change.

How Mental Health Home Care helps

Mental health home care provides practical and emotional support that can make daily life feel more manageable. The right carer can help your loved one build routine, feel less isolated, and regain confidence at a pace that feels comfortable. Support may include:

  • Encouraging regular routines and structure
  • Reducing isolation through consistent companionship
  • Helping with meals, personal care, and everyday tasks
  • Supporting attendance at appointments and activities
  • Offering reassurance during difficult periods
  • Helping families feel less alone in supporting a loved one

Because care is one-to-one and shaped around the individual, support can be adapted as needs change.

Mental Health Care vs Other Care Options

Choosing the right type of care depends on how much support is needed.

Mental health home care

Best for:

  • People who need regular emotional and practical support to manage daily life at home.

Pros:

  • Stay at home in familiar, safe surroundings
  • Flexible and tailored to individual needs
  • Builds trust through consistent, one-to-one relationships
  • Supports independence and self-management

Considerations:

  • Not a replacement for clinical or psychiatric treatment

Live-in care

Best for:

  • People needing ongoing day-and-night support.

Pros:

  • One-to-one care
  • Full continuity
  • No relocation required

Considerations:

  • Higher cost than hourly care

Residential or supported living

Best for:

  • When home-based care is no longer sufficient or safe.

Pros:

  • Staff on-site around the clock
  • Structured environment

Considerations:

  • Moving from familiar surroundings
  • Less personalised care

Specialist Mental Health Care Services

Depending on your needs, we can match you with a carer experienced in:

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Schizophrenia and psychotic conditions
  • Personality disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Dual diagnoses and complex needs

We work closely with families, GPs, community mental health teams, and local health professionals to ensure safe, consistent care tailored to the individual.

The TrustonTap Approach

TrustonTap connects you directly with vetted, experienced carers across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

We listen carefully to understand your situation before introducing carers who are the best fit for your loved one’s lifestyle, personality, and care requirements. Our support team stays in touch throughout your journey, ensuring care runs smoothly.

Funding options
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare – may cover full costs if eligible
  • Local authority funding – assessed based on needs and means
  • Attendance Allowance – benefit for over-65s needing care
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Self-funding – pay directly

Our team can guide you through available funding options and help you access any funding you’re entitled to.

Ready to arrange Mental Health Care?

Every person’s situation is unique. Speak to our friendly team for personalised guidance and a no-obligation consultation.

Call 0808 278 1112

We’re here to answer questions and arrange a free care assessment.

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Common questions about Mental health Care

How quickly can mental health care start?

Once we understand your needs, mental health care can usually begin within 48 hours.

What tasks does a mental health carer help with?

Support may include maintaining daily routines, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, accompanying you to appointments, light housework, and providing companionship and emotional reassurance.

Is mental health home care suitable for someone in crisis?

Our carers can provide stabilising support during and after a mental health crisis, working alongside clinical teams. For immediate psychiatric emergencies, contact NHS crisis services or 999.

Will I get the same carer every time?

Wherever possible, yes. Consistency is particularly important for people with mental health conditions, and we prioritise continuity in all care plans.

Can mental health care be combined with other services?

Yes. Many people benefit from combining mental health support with other services such as companionship, personal care, or overnight care. We’ll help you build a plan that covers everything.

Do carers have mental health training?

Many of our carers have direct experience and training in supporting people with mental health conditions. We match carers based on their skills and experience to ensure the best fit.

Do I need a minimum number of hours?

Each visit is a minimum of one hour to ensure care is not rushed.