Care at home
Support at home, on your terms
Most people would rather stay in their own home. Our job is to make that possible — with the right amount of help, from people you get to know.
What is domiciliary care?
Care that comes to you
Domiciliary care — often just called home care — means a trained carer comes to your home to help with the things that have become difficult. It can be half an hour in the morning, or round-the-clock support.
It is built around what you actually want. Some people need help washing and dressing. Some need someone to make sure medication is taken. Some mostly want company. Most want a mixture, and that mixture changes over time.
Nothing is fixed. If your needs change, the plan changes with them.
What's included
The everyday things that make the difference
Your care plan is built from these, in whatever combination suits you.
Personal care
Discreet help with washing, dressing, grooming, continence support and getting in and out of bed.
Medication support
Prompting, administering and recording medication in line with your care plan and GP instructions.
Meals and nutrition
Preparing meals to your taste, helping at mealtimes, and keeping an eye on appetite and fluid intake.
Help around the home
Light housework, laundry, shopping, and keeping the home safe and comfortable.
Getting out and about
Support to attend appointments, see friends, go to a club, or simply get some fresh air.
Companionship
Time spent talking, sharing a hobby or a cup of tea. Often the part that matters most.
Types of support
However much help you need
Visiting care
Planned visits from as little as half an hour, once or several times a day. Good for a bit of daily help while keeping your independence.
Overnight care
A carer stays overnight — either sleeping in and available if needed, or awake through the night for higher needs.
Live-in care
A carer lives in your home to provide continuous support. Often a genuine alternative to moving into a care home.
Respite and short-term care
Cover while a family carer takes a break, or short-term support after a hospital stay or a fall.
What does it cost?
Costs depend on how much support you need and when. We will always give you a clear written quote before anything starts, and we will not ask you to commit to a long contract.
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You may be entitled to help with funding through your local council or NHS Continuing Healthcare. We can point you in the right direction, though we cannot give financial advice.
Enquire
Arrange a free home assessment
Three short steps. No obligation, and no charge for the assessment.
Would it help to talk it through first?
You do not need to have decided anything. Call us and we will talk through the options — including the ones that are not us.
Or call us on 01788 422422