Tiggo Care provides flexible and reliable home care services for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Our chronic fatigue syndrome home care services focus on making everyday life easier, supporting your daily routines, and overall health while respecting your energy limits. We understand that no two people experience ME/CFS fatigue syndrome in the same way. Symptoms can vary day to day, with periods of stability followed by flare-ups that affect daily activities and daily living. Many service users were generally healthy before developing this chronic illness, often following an initial infection or a period of post-viral fatigue.
Before a care package begins, our specialist team carries out an initial assessment to understand how chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects your daily life, energy levels, and overall daily routine. We then organise a personalised care plan with input from family members and the guidance already provided by medical professionals.
This approach to chronic fatigue syndrome home care helps people feel supported, understood, and more confident as they move forward. For many families, the right home care can make all the difference.
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.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex long-term condition that affects multiple systems in the body. It can affect young people, adults, and older people, and many people with ME/CFS experience a significant impact on daily life.
There is currently no single test to confirm a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Blood tests are often used to rule out other causes, and a diagnosis is usually considered when symptoms have lasted for more than three months and affect normal daily activities.
The exact cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is unknown, and there is no known cure. It is not caused by emotional stress or another mental health condition, and most people were in good health before symptoms began.
A common symptom is extreme tiredness that does not improve with sleep or rest. People may feel worse after physical or mental activity, a response known as post-exertional malaise. This can make work, school, or home responsibilities much harder to manage.
Other symptoms may include:
Many people with chronic fatigue find that pacing activities, respecting energy limits, and building regular rest periods into the day are key management strategies for their fatigue symptoms. Avoiding overexertion at the first signs of worsening symptoms is especially important.
While treatment may include medicine or cognitive behavioural therapy, good self-management is encouraged while waiting for specialist input. This may involve maintaining a consistent sleep routine, following a balanced diet, and using gentle, low-impact movement where appropriate.
Well-planned chronic fatigue syndrome home care can support people living with this chronic illness to stay comfortable in their own homes. Effective home care services focus on pacing, energy management, and respecting personal energy limits.
Our support is always guided by the agreed care plan and adjusted as needs change. For many people with ME/CFS, this flexible approach supports their daily life without adding pressure.
The benefits of chronic fatigue syndrome home care services may include:
Many people with ME/CFS benefit from pacing strategies. This includes stopping activity at the first sign of overexertion and balancing small tasks with regular rest periods to help prevent post-exertional malaise.
Care at home can also mitigate the memory and concentration difficulties described asbrain fog. Simple tools like reminders, lists, and an activity diary can help track sleep, food, and activity patterns.
For some families, live-in care offers reassurance when symptoms fluctuate or flare-ups affect daily routines. Having compassionate carers available helps maintain the comfort of people with ME/CFS while supporting their independence.
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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.
Support for people with chronic fatigue syndrome often involves a combination of medical guidance and practical help at home. Tiggo Care offers chronic fatigue syndrome home care that supports your daily activities, routines, and everyday life while you continue to follow advice from healthcare professionals. The British Association for ME can also provide advice and information about other services available.
For most people, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term condition, and a full recovery is not always possible. Symptoms can change over time, with some people experiencing periods of improvement and others having ongoing fatigue symptoms. It’s important to remember that CFS is not caused by emotional stress, and people can’t think themselves better. Moving forward often involves gentle management strategies, including pacing, regular rest periods, and protecting physical and mental health.
Living with a chronic illness like ME/CFS can affect mental health as well as physical wellbeing. Home care services provide emotional support by acknowledging that symptoms are real, even when they are not visible. Care at home can reduce stress by helping with your daily activities and maintaining peaceful, predictable routines. By helping people feel understood and supported, we can significantly improve their emotional wellbeing
Chronic fatigue syndrome can make daily living more challenging, especially when you’re experiencing fatigue or brain fog. It’s often helpful to pace your activities, doing tasks for short periods of time, balanced with regular rest periods. Keeping consistent sleep and eating routines, following a balanced diet, and maintaining good sleep hygiene can support energy levels. Many people also find it helpful to track activities, rest, and symptoms to better understand their energy limits.
Yes, Tiggo Care can organise live-in care as part of our chronic fatigue syndrome home care services when this level of support is appropriate. Live-in care can help people with greater needs carry out their daily routines manage their energy levels and remain in their own home. This option can be helpful when symptoms such as extreme tiredness, joint pain, or post-exertional malaise significantly affect any individual’s daily life. Our live-in care approach balances support and independence while respecting personal energy levels and routines.
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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