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Visiting care and home care in Cosham

Lying within the city boundary of Portsmouth, Cosham is a northern suburb located off Portsea Island. Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, Cosham was originally a small village and remained so until the 1920s.

If you’re in the Cosham area and would like to enjoy the local community once again, such as getting into the High Street for some retail therapy or attend market day on a Monday, why not talk to our local Cosham care team to get some care and support at home? We can offer both visiting and live-in care to ensure your needs are perfectly tailored around you, and with visiting care starting from just 30 minutes per week, we’ll definitely be able to help, no matter what your care needs are.

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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 Cosham

Our carers provide a wide range of support across Cosham, 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 Cosham

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 Cosham

Alice Bentley

Branch Care Manager

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Beth Smith

Area Care Manager

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Sophie Parker

Head of Operations

My main roles and responsibilties as Area Care Manager are to oversee and improve the running of the branches within the South West. I am...

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Adam Wilkins

Divisional Director

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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Fully regulated care supporting Cosham

Our Cosham branch is fully regulated and accredited by the CQC.

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Home Care in Cosham

Whether you’ve found yourself needing a little extra support at home, perhaps with getting out of bed or undertaking housework, or you need a carer to come in several times a day to cover each part of your routine, home care from Helping Hands will mean you are never struggling alone to achieve an essential task. Our amazing local Cosham homecare team will support you in every way they can to make sure that you live as independently as possible, supporting you with your personal care, medication, meal preparation and so much more.

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24/7 Live-in Care Services

If you would enjoy having someone living in your home with you, then live-in care is a superb option. By having a carer actually residing in your home, you get the reassurance of around the clock care, teamed with companionship as often as you would like it. Your live-in carer will be professional, compassionate and discreet, meaning you’ll receive excellent care at all times, but you also won’t feel as if your personal space has been taken over. In fact, your carer will quickly become a good friend and someone you rely on to support you, whether that’s with your personal care tasks, housework or other part of your care needs.

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Better Than a Care Agency in Cosham

The reason that we’re better than a care agency in Cosham is because we are not, and never have been an agency, and because our care delivery and practices go way beyond that of a traditional agency. For instance, care agencies tend to spend the majority of their time ‘matching’ you with a suitable carer, for which they take a fee and then have no further part in your care. However, at Helping Hands we manage every aspect of your care journey, from the first moment you or your loved ones contact us, and because we directly employ every one of our carers you don’t have to worry about paying them directly or managing their employment.

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Dementia Care in Cosham

Supporting communities across Cosham

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

Portsmouth
Fareham
Havant
Waterlooville
Southsea

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FAQs

Home care in Cosham 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 Cosham 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 Cosham.

Home care in Cosham 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.

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If you're exploring care options in Cosham, 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 Cosham, 44b High Street, Cosham, PO6 3AG

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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
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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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