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Visiting care and home care in Bridgwater

Situated in the heart of beautiful Somerset, Bridgwater is home to many quirks and curiosities – including the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, which is dedicated to the town’s rich heritage in brick and tile manufacturing.

At Helping Hands, we’re fully committed to making sure you’re able to continue living within your own walls and under your own roof. We firmly believe that when the need for additional support arises, home is the best place to receive it. Our professional team that provide home care in Bridgwater are on hand to help you enjoy all the benefits of living in your own home. As well as providing you with a personalised support plan, our brilliant carers can also accompany you out and about in your community and around Bridgwater.

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Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.

Not sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.

Quality care supporting families in Bridgwater

Our carers provide a wide range of support across Bridgwater, from short-term help to ongoing visiting care and live-in care.

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.

Why families choose us

  • National care provider with 155+ branches
  • CQC regulated services
  • Thousands of 5-star reviews from families
  • Carefully selected carers with compassion and empathy
  • Flexible support tailored to individual needs
    • Home care services available in Bridgwater
    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
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    GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED
    Branch information

    View your local branches details including location, opening times and services offered.

    Understanding care costs

    Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.

    Not sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.

    Supporting people living in Bridgwater
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    Hi, I'm Adam and as Divisional Director, I'm responsible for making sure that all the customers we help are looked after brilliantly. In order to...

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    Home Care Bridgwater - here to support you

    Traditionally, when the need for additional day-to-day support arose, people would choose to move to a residential care home or a hospice. However, an increasingly popular option is to instead remain at home and receive specialist one-to-one assistance from a fully-trained carer. Opting for home care in Bridgwater means you won’t have to give up doing all the things you enjoy, and you’ll be able to remain in a familiar, reassuring environment. You also won’t have to compromise on how often you see family and friends, which can be really important for people who are likely to experience feelings of isolation. With home care from Helping Hands, our brilliant carers will visit you in your home as little or as often as you wish, and will assist with anything and everything – from doing the laundry and cleaning the house, to providing discreet personal care and accompanying you to appointments.

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    Live in care to support you

    Live-in care gives you or your loved one the opportunity to have one our brilliant carers come to stay with you in your home and provide you with round-the-clock support throughout the day and the night. When it comes to your well-being, you can’t put a price on peace of mind. Live-in care gives you and your loved ones complete assurance that you’ll always have someone there to look after you, and to provide you with immediate assistance should you experience a fall or a medical emergency. A live-in carer is also a brilliant source of companionship, particularly for those living alone. We’ll make sure you’re partnered with a carer who shares your interests and your personality, because that way you get a new friend as well as a helper.

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    The difference between Helping Hands and a care agency in Bridgwater

    Helping Hands are a private care provider, rather than a care agency, which means that we’re able to offer certain guarantees that many agencies aren’t. For example, we employ all of our carers directly, which means we know that they’ll be reliable, well rested and paid on time. It also means that we handle our carers’ wages ourselves, rather than requiring you to stay on top of payments and take care of mountains of fiddly paperwork.

    We’re extremely proud of our brilliant carers in Bridgwater – they truly are exceptional at what they do, and they go above and beyond every day to ensure every one of our customers receives the incredible care that they’ve come to expect from Helping Hands. All of our carers are fully DBS-checked, and have been selectively recruited for their personable, compassionate approach to the support that they provide. We also provide every new carer with comprehensive care training, as well as regular refresher courses to keep their knowledge and skillset up to date.

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    Private care in Bridgwater

    When you partner with a private care provider such as Helping Hands, you’ll benefit from having full control over your care plan. We know that no two people have identical care requirements, so from your very first phone call to our customer support team we’ll ensure your needs and wishes are at the heart of every decision surrounding your support. From bed-times and meal preferences to weekly care hours and specific care requests, our care experts in Bridgwater will make sure everything is tailored according to your preferences whilst ensuring you get the type and level of support that you require for your condition and circumstances.

    Supporting communities across Bridgwater

    Our carers provide home care in Bridgwater and nearby areas including these locations.

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    FAQs

    Home care in Bridgwater is professional support provided in your own home, helping you or a loved one stay safe, comfortable and independent without needing to move into residential care. It can be arranged as regular visiting care, occasional support, respite care, or full-time live-in care, depending on your needs.

    With Helping Hands, care is built around your routine, so support can include anything from help getting up in the morning to companionship, meal preparation, medication prompts, mobility support and personal care.

    Home care can include a wide range of practical, personal and emotional support. This may include help with washing, dressing, toileting, medication prompts, preparing meals, light housework, shopping, attending appointments, mobility support and companionship.

    Care can be flexible, from short visits during the week to several visits a day or live-in care. The right level of support will depend on your needs, routines and preferences.

    A carer can help with everyday tasks that have become difficult to manage alone. This might include getting in and out of bed, washing and dressing, preparing meals, moving safely around the home, taking medication, keeping the house tidy, going shopping, attending appointments or simply having someone there for companionship.

    The aim is to provide the right amount of support while helping you maintain independence, dignity and confidence at home.

    The cost of home care in Bridgwater depends on the type and amount of support you need. Helping Hands’ visiting care prices currently start from £32.40 per hour, with visits available from 30 minutes, and live-in care currently starts from £1,675 per week for one person. A call-out or travel charge may also apply.

    Because everyone’s needs are different, the best way to get an accurate price is to arrange a care assessment. This helps create a tailored care plan and a clear breakdown of costs before care begins.

    Home care can be cheaper than a care home, especially if you only need support for part of the day or a few times a week. Age UK says privately arranged home care can cost around £25 per hour, while residential care averages around £949 per week and nursing home care around £1,267 per week, although costs vary by area and needs.

    For people who need round-the-clock support, live-in care may be closer in cost to residential care, but it allows you to remain in your own home, keep familiar routines and receive one-to-one support.

    Yes. Helping Hands states that its service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, or CQC, in England and the Care Inspectorate Wales, or CIW, in Wales. These regulators monitor care providers to make sure they meet required standards for safety, quality and care delivery.

    Individual branch ratings can vary, so it is always worth checking the relevant local branch profile when arranging care in Bridgwater.

     

    Home care in Bridgwater can often be arranged quickly, depending on your needs, location and carer availability. In many cases, care can begin within a few days, and urgent support may be possible sooner following an assessment.

    The first step is usually a conversation about your situation, followed by a care assessment and a personalised care plan. This helps make sure the right support is in place from the start.

    Speak to our care team

    If you're exploring care options in Bridgwater, our team can help you understand the support available and answer any questions you may have. Call our care team today.

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    Helping Hands Bridgwater, Studio 1.14 Express Park, Nest@Mallard, Bristol Road, TA6 4RN

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    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
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