{"id":345982,"date":"2025-11-01T15:12:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T15:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=345982"},"modified":"2026-01-12T08:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:30:32","slug":"visiting-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/visiting-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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Visiting care that makes a real difference<\/h2>\n \n

Visiting care supports you to continue living from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n \n \n

Visiting care offers the support you want, when you need it, so you can continue enjoying an independent, comfortable life at home. With support starting from just 30 minutes per week and going up to several visits a day, a visiting carer can make all the difference.<\/p>\n

From support with your medication and going to the toilet, through to knowing your favourite meals and whether you prefer a bath or shower, our fully regulated visiting care service lets you continue living the life you want, on your terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Visiting care can support you with:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Visiting care can provide you with dignified and discreet support for personal routines such as bathing, toileting and getting dressed<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your carer can prepare tasty and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks at the times that suit you, as well as doing the washing up afterwards<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re struggling to stay on top of the housework, this is something your visiting carer can help with \u2013 from doing the laundry to vacuuming the stairs<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All of our carers are trained to provide dedicated medication support, incluidng helping you to organise and administer it<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A visiting carer can run errands on your behalf, such as doing the weekly shop, sorting your mail or collecting your prescription<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From helping you get out of bed to accompanying you on day trips, our carers are all fully trained to support you in making the most of life<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our visiting care services<\/h2>\n \n

We offer a wide range of visiting care services to suit people with varying needs and preferences.<\/p>\n \n \n

We\u2019re able to offer a variety of visiting care services for people of varying needs. Your local care experts will pay you a visit to discuss your support requirements and draw up a holistic care plan that gives you the flexible, personalised care you need to maintain your independence and live life on your own terms where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Our visiting care services include:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Respite care<\/a>\u00a0is short-term support that gives your regular carer a break from their responsibilities, or offers you care when you unexpectedly require it<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Overnight care<\/a>\u00a0provides you with continuous support through the night, when many of us are at our most vulnerable or unsteady<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With\u00a0nursing care<\/a>, you\u2019ll receive expert care from our nurse-led team who can provide support for a wide range of conditions and requirements<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019re specialists in\u00a0dementia care<\/a>, and every carer is trained to support people living with different types of dementia<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With\u00a0personal care<\/a>, your carer will be there to support your well-being through discreet support with your hygiene and your daily routines<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elderly care<\/a>\u00a0is dedicated support that is tailored more specifically towards the particular needs and challenges faced by older people at home<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n I have a fantastic level of service from Helping Hands \u2013 the regular carers are great at providing a standard of excellence. I think that I have never been so happy with a care agency! <\/p>\n\n \n

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Additional pages we think you\u2019ll find useful:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Find out more about how visiting care works at Helping Hands<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Home visits for adults of all ages across England and Wales<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Discover what makes a Helping Hands carer so brilliant<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to move to live-in care when you need additional support<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hourly care that\u2019s built around you<\/h2>\n \n

We understand how important it is to receive support that enables your independence.<\/p>\n \n \n

If things get too much to manage on your own, we\u2019re here to step in with extra assistance. That\u2019s the real difference with home care \u2013 every aspect of your support can be personalised to your needs,<\/p>\n

This flexible approach from Helping Hands means that your care plan can be adapted to suit your changing requirements and wishes. We cover the full range of\u00a0home care services<\/a>\u00a0for adults of all ages, from offering companionship and help around the home through to\u00a024-hour care<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0live-in care<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0complex health needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n \n We understand it\u2019s a big decision \u200b<\/span>\n <\/h5>\n \n
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We\u2019ve been caring for people at home for decades. We understand that the decision to\u00a0have some extra help\u00a0isn\u2019t always an easy step to take. If you’re not sure what you need or <\/span><\/span>how live-in care could work for you, <\/span><\/span>call<\/a> <\/span><\/span>our friendly team<\/span><\/span> for a chat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We have a rigorous recruitment <\/span><\/span>process<\/span><\/span>\u00a0so we only employ those <\/span><\/span>special people with the\u202fright\u202flevels of patience, empathy, and compassion to care\u202ffor you as we’d want our own <\/span><\/span>families to be cared for. We <\/span><\/span>provide ongoing training and support to our carers, so they can continue to deliver at their best. This includes support by a specialist nursing team.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We\u202fknow living well at\u202fhome\u202fmeans something different to each of us, so we take the <\/span><\/span>time to really get to know you and your family. We find you a carer who is someone you can <\/span><\/span>really feel comfortable with and is matched to your needs and interests. <\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For those currently caring for loved ones, we know making the decision to choose care for a parent or family member can be a tough one. But we recognise this sometimes becomes <\/span><\/span>necessary, especially if you live some distance away.\u00a0We make sure we keep in regular contact with you so we can respond and adapt care quickly if things change.<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Because we\u2019re fully regulated by the <\/span><\/span>Care Quality Commission<\/span><\/span><\/a>, you can have greater peace of mind that the care you receive meets stringent quality standards. <\/span><\/span>Not all care agencies <\/span><\/span>are regulated but with Helping Hands, you can be reassured we\u00a0deliver<\/span><\/span> nationally recognised and accredited training for all our carers and have strict vetting and robust recruitment <\/span><\/span>processes. <\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve been caring for people for decades to live well in the homes and communities they love. 93% of our customers would recommend us and we\u2019re rated <\/span><\/span>4.8\u00a0out of 5 stars on <\/span><\/span>Trustpilot. Thousands of our customers have shared their experiences of Helping Hands\u2019 care. You can read what they have to say<\/span><\/span> here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Hear from two of our visiting care customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find out how we\u2019ve been supporting two of our visiting care customers \u2013 Hannah and Bill \u2013 to enjoy the best possible quality of life and continue living independently as they manage the symptoms of their conditions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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