I struggle to find a word that . S one higher than crisis the Llyn Peninsula in north wales. Its eight o . Clock in the morning, and home carer amanda is beginning her working day. Her first call is in pwllheli. Good morning have you got your bleeper on . My bleeper, why . What bleeping time do you call this . Amandas one of the uk . S 800,000 home care workers, helping the elderly and disabled live independent lives at home. Today, shes with former Teacher William williams, its just nice knowing that i could go out there and help other people and make sure that theyre safe in their own home, and that they can actually stay home, and live at home in their own house, and dont have to go into care 51555 3 a £5,377 im 72, remember. I havent got much time left we have many years to go again the girls. I has . . . Absolutely terrific. Theyre caring, theyre understanding and theyre full of fun. Shes paid £7. 55 an hour, just above the National Living wage, but shes on a zero hours contract