Tiggo Care provides flexible and reliable home care services for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
We understand that all cases of ME/CFS are unique and that people with the condition require tailored assistance. Our care team specialises in providing bespoke home care and we’ll work with clients and their families to create a personalised care plan designed to meet their specific needs. Contact us today to learn more about our specialist ME/CFS care service.
Whatever your care needs and wherever your loved one is on their care journey, please contact us and let’s talk. We're here to help.
Estimates suggest that 250,000 people are living with ME/CFS in the UK but the exact number is unknown due to a lack of epidemiological research.
ME/CFS is a long-term condition that can affect anyone, including children. However, it is more common among women and most people develop symptoms between their mid-20s and mid-40s. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness but other common symptoms include:
The cause of ME/CFS is unknown and there is no known cure. However, treatments are available to relieve symptoms, such as medicine and cognitive behavioural therapy.
“One of my favourite things about my job is the conversations I have with my clients. They all have interesting lives and I love to hear their stories. Sometimes we go out for a coffee or for a walk in the local park and sometimes we stay at home and chat.”
We believe home care can help those living with ME/CFS to live rich and fulfilling lives. Our care assistants will provide support as outlined in the care plan and for most people with ME/CFS this will include:
Organising professional home care visits ensures that those with ME/CFS can live in their own homes independently. Our carers know the most important thing they can do for their clients with ME/CFS is to listen to their concerns and feelings. Therefore, we always match our clients with ME/CFS with compassionate carers who are good listeners.
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Our home care services are based on personal experience
We understand, first-hand how important it is to secure flexible and bespoke home care for your loved one.
“Tiggo Care is born out of my own personal experiences, following my struggle to find suitable care for my parents, both of whom lived with rare diseases..."
Chris Williams - Tiggo Care Founder
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At Tiggo Care we understand how precious your loved one is to you and how unique they are. We also appreciate how overwhelming it can be to research and source the most suitable type of care.
We fundamentally believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ care package and like to work with you and your loved one to understand your specific requirements. We’ll then create a tailored care package and match your relative with their ideal carer.
Unlike some other care providers, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission. This means we are regularly inspected, rated and audited to ensure we are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led organisation, committed to delivering the best possible care.
We’re also proud members of the Homecare Association, the U.K’s membership body for home care providers, which holds organisations to a high set of standards and requests them to abide by a strict code of practice
At Tiggo Care, all of our carers undergo a rigorous recruitment and induction process. They are fully vetted and background checked, with all references followed up. Our carers undertake their training on the best eLearning system currently available within the UK care market, ensuring they are well placed to deliver the best possible service. Specialist training courses such as moving and handling, medications and basic life support are also completed by our carers face to face, as we feel these courses are more effective when delivered in person.
If you like what you've read and are ready to access one of our care services or perhaps just have some questions, please follow our simple 3 step process below.
Send us some additional information about your request by emailing us or by using the form below. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, please feel free to call us.
Our care manager will arrange a free consultation with you at your loved one’s home to better understand your requirements, create a personalised care plan and pair your loved one with a suitable carer.
And that’s it. You’re all set! We’ll introduce you to your loved one’s carer and the whole team, who’ll be able to provide you with all the ongoing support you’ll need.
Tiggo Care can provide practical help and emotional support by supplying a care assistant to assist you in your own home. The ME Association can provide expert advice and signpost you towards other services available for people with ME/CFS.
The best thing you can do is to avoid over-exerting yourself. To do so, you might need to ask for some extra help around the house. You also need to pay attention to your mental health and talk to people about your feelings.
For most people, chronic fatigue syndrome is a lifelong condition but many people experience fluctuating illness where they have periods with and without symptoms.
Contact our care team using the form below or by calling our office and we'll organise a free consultation to advise you on your specific care needs.
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