Home care in Colchester
Visiting care and home care in Colchester
With an ancient history stretching as far back as 2000 years, this Essex city was the first in the UK and former capital Roman Britain. Now known for its collection of wild animals at Colchester Zoo, its quaint villages and beautiful countryside, this charming place also boasts its own friendly team of Helping Hands carers.
From just 30 minutes per week, your Helping Hands carer can provide the support you need to continue living independently at home, whether that be the help of a companion getting around the shops and making meals or nursing care for complex conditions. With flexible packages, you are in control of the level of care you receive, from hourly visits to live-in care for full-time support.
Quality care provided in your own home
Home care from our Colchester team offers security, mobility, and companionship.
For over 30 years, we've provided nurse-supported assistance, companionship and expert care to thousands of individuals across England and Wales. As industry leaders in home care, we know just what it takes to provide the right level of support so that you can retain your independence in the comfort of your own home.
We offer two types of home care:
Constant 24-hour care
Live-in care
One-to-one support from a fully qualified carer that lives with you. Full-time support so you can stay at home where you feel most comfortable.
- Round-the-clock (24/7)
- In your own home
- Personalised care plan
- Carer to match your needs, personality and interests
Occassional care visits
Hourly visiting care
Flexible care provided in your own home with a fully qualified carer. Visits start from as little as 30 minutes up to several hourly or overnight calls throughout the week.
- From 30 minutes a week depending on your needs
- In your own home
- Flexible care plan based on customer's needs
- All levels of care covered
Meet the Colchester care team
Branch Care Manager
Hi I'm Kimberley. As a Branch Manager for Helping Hands, I am here to ensure the safe running of my branch for my customers and carers. I ensure that all our customers have the care they need to help them remain at home for as long as possible. I am here to make sure my care team feel valued and appreciated for all the hard work they do. I started in care 15 years ago after seeing the difference my mum made as a carer when I was a child. I used to visit the homes she worked in and it brought joy to the residents. I have been with my branch of Helping Hands in Colchester since it opened, and I have a wonderful team - many who have been here since the beginning. I could not do my job effectively without my carers, they are superstars! In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and my young children.
Regional Care Director, Central and New Branches
Area Care Manager, Central
Reviews and credentials
4.8 out of 5 | Based on 28 reviews
We are actively collecting and monitoring our reviews and feedback for Colchester to ensure our customers receive the best possible live in and home care service.
Fully regulated by the CQC
Other care we provide
Home Care in Colchester
Since 1989, we have been providing home care that puts our customers at the centre of their support, whether that’s weekly visits to help with the shopping or several daily calls to assist with personal care and administering medication.
With our expert carers that have a wealth of industry experience, we can offer care that covers a whole host of different conditions including Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, arthritis, cancer, multiple sclerosis and many more. And with the support of a team of specialist clinical nurses, we can also provide home care for individuals who have more complex needs such as tracheostomies, PEG feeding tubes, catheters or stomas.
Above all, visiting care can often be a great source of companionship and a friendly face that you can learn to rely upon. As well as providing support for your practical needs, they could also be the link that allows you to keep in touch with the local community. You may even find yourself taking trips out with your private carer to the Firstsite Museum, Colchester Castle or over to Mersea Island.
Around the Clock Live in Care
For those that require extra support with their health condition or everyday needs, live-in care in Colchester could be an ideal solution for you that gives you the peace of mind you might be looking for. Suited to those who need more intensive care, this type of support allows you to retain as much independence as possible without having to leave your beloved home, which could otherwise be an incredibly distressing time.
Created with you in mind, our local team will work with you to carefully chose a carer suited to you, so that you can be fully-involved in the decision-making process.
Read more on what is live in care here.
Why Helping Hands are Better than a Care Agency in Colchester
At Helping Hands we’re committed to providing our customers with the best care possible in their own homes, and we’ve been doing so since we were founded in 1989. We’ve never been an agency – since we began we’ve always been a private home care company who values our amazing carers highly. We support them anyway we can, so that they can give exemplary care to every one of our customers, every single day. Over the years we have grown as a company and we now have 150 branches across England and Wales, meaning there is bound to be a local care team near to you. Part of being a private company is that we don’t have hidden costs or referral fees either, as we consider finding you the perfect carer to be all part of the service.
Expert Dementia Care Services
A dementia diagnosis can be quite an unsettling and anxious time for both you and your loved ones alongside you. Regardless of whether you’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia or Pick’s disease, each type of dementia affects each individual in entirely different ways, which is why our trained specialists are taught the differences between each type of dementia and how it progresses, offering the best dementia care in the UK.
We can also help you to make your home ‘dementia friendly’ by helping you make slight adjustments which may make all the difference for your loved one. For example, you may have patterned flooring that your family member may not like walking on because it resembles flowers or water. Due to their visuospatial perception gradually worsening as their dementia progresses, this can distort their vision and reality. Small tweaks like changing the colour of the flooring or using a plain matt could really help with anxiety levels and overall wellbeing.
Branch information
16 St Botolphs Road,
Colchester,
CO2 7DU