Help at Home

Having a carer visit you at home can significantly improve your quality of life, helping to foster independence wherever possible, aiding with mobility, and assisting with day-to-day tasks.

What is Help at Home?

Help at home is a range of services aimed at offering care and support to those in need in the convenience of their own homes. Help at home covers a broad range of services, and it’s not just basic help – it provides companionship and specialised care for those with chronic conditions, disabilities, or those recovering from surgery or illness.

The main goal is to help people maintain their independence, stay safe, and feel comfortable in their own homes while receiving the compassionate care they deserve. Help at home enables people a safer, more independent, and more comfortable quality of life while staying in their own homes.

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When Should I Consider Help at Home?

You might want to consider care at home if:

  • ​​You’re finding it difficult to cope with daily routines, such as washing, dressing and getting out and about.
  • You don’t want to move into a care home.
  • You can still get about your home and it’s safe for you to live in – or it can be adapted to make it safe.
  • You are looking for a bit of companionship and support to help you through everyday life.
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Home Help at Alcester Home Care

Our service can help you maintain independent living in your own home. ​This type of care is known as home care or sometimes home help. ​Here at Alcester Home Care, the support we can offer is very flexible.

Whether you need a carer for only half an hour a week, several hours a day, or even 24-hour care, we are here to help.

Help at home can be temporary – for example for a few weeks while you recover from an illness. Or it can be long-term. You might also consider home adaptations, household gadgets or equipment to make life easier.

We provide help at home support for the residents of Warwickshire & Worcestershire. Covering Alcester, Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Redditch and many more towns and villages in the area.

Help at Home Services

Personal Care Support

Assistance with getting dressed, undressed, bathing, showering, hair washing, and general hygiene, including skin and foot care.

Bathroom and Mobility Help

Help with bathroom needs, including the use of incontinence aids, help with bed baths, and support for mobility around the home.

Med & Health Management

Assistance with medication administration ensuring that you or your loved one takes the right medications at the right times. We also offer support for palliative and end-of-life care.

Day and Night Care

Provision of daytime support, waking nights, and sleepover care to ensure safety and comfort around the clock.

Nutritional Support

Assistance with planning, preparing, and consuming meals, while also ensuring a balanced diet with good hydration for you or your loved one.

Flexible Care Plans

We offer both short-term and long-term care options tailored to you or your loved ones’ needs and preferences.

Home Help

This is slightly different to home care and means day-to-day domestic tasks that you may need a helping hand with such as:

  • General household tasks about the home.
  • Assisting with shopping.
  • Bed making and general tidying up.
  • Meal preparation, including cooking with special dietary needs.
  • Washing and ironing, including putting items of clothing away.
  • Creating a peaceful and well managed environment.
  • Vacuuming and supporting with management of your environment.
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Help at home

Social Care

Our social care services are designed to support you or your loved one in all aspects of daily life so that you can stay connected and engaged with the things you love. We can help with caring for you or your loved one’s beloved pets, taking part in hobbies, or attending appointments to make life easier.

Our team is here to make life easier and more fulfilling in every way possible. We can assist in picking up medication from a pharmacy, joining you for a walk, or simply being there to provide companionship.

We also offer a range of support services, from helping with letter writing to helping you or your loved one stay connected with family and coordinating with other health professionals.

We understand the importance of mental health and are here to support you or your loved one through it, whether it’s planning a fun day out or needing assistance while on holiday. Our goal is to provide comprehensive social care that not only meets needs but also improves the quality of life for you or your loved one.

When is the right time to seek professional Help at Home care?

If your loved one is finding it challenging to keep up with household chores, personal care, or meal preparation, seeking Help at Home can help to create an easier, more enjoyable environment.

Our in-home carers offer support that promotes independence and well-being. Help at Home also provides peace of mind, offering the extra help you or your loved one needs to stay safe and comfortable.

Seeking professional care can sometimes feel daunting, but getting Help at Home care early can help prevent a crisis situation from developing in the future. If you would like to know more about our home care services or would like some advice about your situation, get in touch with our team.

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Funding for Home Help at Alcester Home Care

We are committed to providing quality services while ensuring they are as affordable as possible. We encourage you to explore your eligibility for home care funding, which may be available through the local authority or the NHS. To determine eligibility, a financial assessment is required, considering your financial situation, including savings, benefits, earnings, pensions, and property.

If eligible, clients receive a personal budget to cover care costs, which can be managed directly by you, through local authority coordination, or through us at Alcester Home Care. We offer flexible payment options to accommodate each person’s situation, ensuring you or your loved one receives the necessary care while managing finances effectively.

We offer a wide range of services at Alcester Home Care, including companionship care, complex care, dementia care, overnight support and more. Each service is tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring personalised and compassionate care at every level.

Help at Home FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the funding and support for help at home care. You may also find useful answers on our dedicated FAQs page.

Help at home care is a service to support those in the comfort of their own homes, especially those who may have difficulty with daily activities due to age, illness, disability, or recovery from surgery. This type of care is flexible and personalised to meet the unique needs of you or your loved one, so that you can maintain independence while receiving the necessary support.

Help at home care can include assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, as well as help with household chores, meal preparation, and companionship.

​Simply contact us at Alcester Home Care, and we can help to personalise a plan to help you or your loved one get the help you need at home.

Get in touch with us if you or your loved one requires help at home. We can provide support that can improve your security, comfort and peace of mind.

Help at home care is for anyone who needs the added support to continue living independently in their own home. It is particularly helpful for elderly people, people with disabilities, those recovering from surgery or illness, and anyone who finds it challenging to manage daily activities such as bathing, dressing, cooking, or mobility.

This type of care is also perfect for those who may not need constant medical supervision but still require help with personal care, household tasks, or companionship. Whether you need short-term help during a recovery period or long-term support to keep up your quality of life, help at home care is designed to be flexible and tailored to your specific needs.

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Next Steps

Get in touch to arrange for a free assessment, during which we will come and see you. Then, we will choose the care team based on your preferences and needs. This care can even start the same day.