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Home care in Bishop Auckland

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Lines open at 8:30 AM on Tuesday

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0191 349 9930

Lines open at 8:30 AM on Tuesday

Existing customer
0191 349 9930

Visiting care and home care in Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland earned is name due to historically being the town of residence for Bishops of Durham. The town grew in size rapidly during the 19th century as it experienced an industrial boom, especially in coal mining. Nowadays, it is home to a number of historic Grade I listed buildings, included Auckland Castle.

Our home care services are regulated and monitored by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales. Therefore you can have complete confidence that your care from our team will always be of the very highest standard.

As well as Bishop Auckland, we can provide care in: Escomb, Binchester, Eldon, Shildon, High Etherley, Coundon, Leeholme, Hunwick, North Bitchburn, and more.

At Helping Hands, our history doesn’t stretch back quite as far, but we’ve still got over 30 years of home care experience – so our Bishop Auckland carers know the value of being able to remain at home and continue enjoying the home and community you know and love.

Whether you’ve lived in Bishop Auckland all your life or have only recently moved to the area, it’s only natural you’ll want your day-to-day life to incorporate all the wonderful sights and scenes that are local to you – and that’s what care at home enables you to do.

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Quality care at home

From short term support to longer term visits and live-in care, our Bishop Auckland team can help.

We've been caring for people for decades, helping them maintain their independence and continue to live well in the homes and communities they love.

Branches nationwide

Over 155 branches across the UK means we're local to you.

Fully regulated

Regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales, giving you peace of mind that we meet the highest standards of service and care.

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

Thousands of our customers have shared their experiences of care with us on customer review site Trustpilot with Helping Hands rated 4.7 out of 5.

Handpicked carers

We only employ those special people with the right levels of patience, empathy, and compassion to care for you as we'd want our own families to be cared for.

Care that's tailored to you

We know that good care means something different to each of us. That's why we take the time to get to know you and your family to understand your needs and preferences.

Supporting families

When finding care becomes a decision for the wider family, we can help you consider your options. We keep in touch once care is in place so we can adapt care as needs change.

Our Services
Live-in care

Personalised one-to-one support from a fully qualified carer living with you in your home. Helping you to continue to live life on your terms.

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  • Round the clock 24/7 care
  • Handpicked carers selected for their patience, kindness and empathy​
  • Peace of mind for families
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Hourly visiting care

Visits from 30 minutes a week so you can continue to live well at home. Support tailored to your needs from personal care and light housekeeping to help getting out and about.

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  • Flexible care to suit your needs and routines
  • Support with managing conditions or medications
  • Companionship as well as care
Learn about visiting care
Meet the Bishop Auckland care team
Caitlin Evans
Caitlin Evans

Branch Care Manager

As the Branch Care Manager, it is my responsibility to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance meets the standards expected and that we deliver high-quality, bespoke...

Michelle Dutton
Michelle Dutton

Area Care Manager

I am currently the area care manager for North 1 region and I lead and inspire a fantastic team of branch managers who all share...

Matt Bristow
Matt Bristow

Divisional Director

As the Regional Care Director, it is my role to lead a hugely skilled care team operating in London, Essex and the South East, ensuring...

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Fully regulated by the CQC

Our Bishop Auckland branch is fully regulated and accredited by the CQC

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High quality home care in Bishop Auckland

With home care, you’ll be able to continue living in the comfortable, familiar surroundings of your own home whilst receiving the specialist day-to-day support you need to maintain your preferred lifestyle and routines.

Our wonderful carers can provide a wide range of care services to help you out around the home – whether you need continence support, mobility assistance, help with personal hygiene routines, someone to help with housekeeping, support with a complex medical condition, or just about anything else.

We specialise in meaningful, person-centred home care for people with varying types and levels of needs. This might range from someone popping in during the week to check up on a loved one and make them a cuppa, to providing specialist care for a loved one with advanced dementia or cancer.

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24/7 live in care support

Our Bishop Auckland team offer home care on both a visiting and live-in basis. Live-in care is ideal for anyone who is currently receiving visiting care but would now benefit from a more round-the-clock support solution. You’ll need to provide your live-in carer with their own room, so that they can stay with you and offer proactive support throughout the night as well as during the daytime.

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Why Helping Hands is better than a care agency in Bishop Auckland

Helping Hands are a private care provider, rather than a care agency. We employ all of our carers directly, and always will, because we value the peace of mind this gives our customers. Many care agencies don’t employ their own carers, which means the customer ends up having to handle payments and deal with lots of fiddly paperwork.

We believe that providing the best care possible includes looking after your carer and removing as many burdens from you as we can, and our customers truly appreciate this. We’ll also make sure that even if your scheduled carer is taken ill or needs a break, you’ll have a replacement carer visit at the times you like.

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Qualified carers providing a variety of care services in Bishop Auckland

When you choose care from Helping Hands, you can be confident you’ll be receiving support from the very best carers in the UK. We’re extremely selective about who we recruit to our care team in Bishop Auckland – we only hire people who share our company-wide family values, and who are passionate about providing genuinely transformative care to people who need it.

Every Helping Hands carer has undergone numerous background checks, as we want to ensure they’ll be a perfect fit for us and for you or your loved one. Then, when they start with us, all carers enrol on our comprehensive, industry-leading training and assessment programme, which includes modules on dementia care, mobility assistance, moving and handling, first aid, and so much more.

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FAQs

Home care in Durham can be an excellent option for anyone who wishes to remain in the comfort of their own home while receiving additional support. Whether you need help with personal care, mobility, medication, or would just like to have someone popping in to keep you company, our lovely Durham team are here to help. Remaining at home can be a great way to maintain your or your loved one’s confidence and independence, and our personalised care is centred around your needs and preferences.

The cost of home care in Durham depends on the level and type of support you choose. We provide flexible care packages, from 30-minute weekly visits to comprehensive live-in care. Our friendly Durham team will talk you through your options and provide clear, transparent pricing, so you can plan your support with confidence and won’t have to worry about hidden costs or unexpected fees.

Yes, we’ll always be here if you need to make changes to your support. Your care plan is designed to adapt alongside you – we’ve been providing home care for long enough to fully understand that needs can change over time, and we remain responsive throughout. Whether you’re in need of more hours, fewer visits or a different focus for your care, our wonderful Durham team will ensure your support continues to give you the type and level of assistance you require at all times.

If you require care urgently, we’ll aim to begin within 72 hours of your first enquiry. A free care assessment will take place in your home with your local Durham care manager, giving us the opportunity to understand your requirements fully. Once your plan is agreed, we’ll confirm the earliest possible start date.

Your journey starts with a simple call to our friendly team. We’ll arrange a free, no-obligation care assessment at your home with your local Durham care manager. Together, we’ll discuss your needs and create a personalised care plan. If you decide to proceed, we’ll carefully match you with carers who complement your routine and personality.

Every Helping Hands carer in Durham is directly recruited, fully vetted, professionally trained and employed by us. They’re insured and bonded, giving you complete peace of mind and confidence in the care you receive.

If your usual carer is unavailable, we’ll arrange a suitable replacement to ensure there’s no interruption to your support. We’ll aim to keep visit times consistent wherever possible, helping you maintain a steady and reassuring daily routine.

Branch information
Address

Helping Hands Durham, Units 1 & 2 Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2LH

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Opening times
Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed