Home Care in Essex

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Visiting care and home care in Essex

Our home care services are available across Essex including, Braintree, Brentwood, Colchester, Epping Forest, Maldon, Saffron Walden, Thurrock and the surrounding areas.

We enable people to receive the finest high-end care, to live comfortably and independently within their own homes, surrounded by friends, family pets and personal belongings, avoiding a move into a residential care home.

Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Helping Hands is highly regarded and considered one of the foremost live-in care provider in the UK. Helping Hands, founded in 1989, is an original member of the Home Care Association (UKHCA) in the UK.

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Quality care supporting families in Essex

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

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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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 Essex

Sarah Timms

Branch Care Manager

I joined Helping Hands as a Carer in December 2018,. After progressing through various roles, I became a Registered Branch Care Manager in 2021. I'm...

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Christien Ingrosso

Head of Operations

Hi, I am Christien Ingrosso and I'm the Area Care Manager for the South East region. As an area care manager, it is my role...

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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 care supporting Essex

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

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High Quality Home Care In Essex

Choosing the right care option can often seem like a daunting decision, but Helping Hands are here to help. If you are considering home care in Essex and would like to discuss your options, simply call one of our friendly advisors today and we can talk you through the options that could work for you. Our phone lines are open seven days a week.

With tailored one-to-one care at the very heart of its services, Helping Hands has upheld its reputation over 25 years. The family run live-in care organisation is committed to providing leading home care services to people living in Ingatestone, Westcliff-on-Sea, Epping, Harlow, Rayleigh and Broomfield. Helping Hands remains committed to excellent live-in care services across England and Wales.

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24/7 live in care support

Whether you need full-time live-in care in Essex, short-term respite, convalescence, planning for your long term care, or you simply require a single call per day, we will be able to work around your needs. Carers can live with your loved one in their own home, or visit as frequently as you need, from 30 minutes through to longer “sit” sessions that may take most of the day or even help during the night.

Helping Hands has been providing exceptional home care since 1989 and is still proudly family-owned and run. Helping Hands live-in care packages are tailored personally to your care needs. We work with doctors, nurses and many private hospitals to deliver home care and housekeeping that meets your exact requirements.

We carefully match you with a fully-trained private carer who will live with you in your home, supporting you with your day-to-day needs and even being on call overnight. Whether it’s helping with personal care, going to the toilet, help taking medication, housekeeping or moving round the house, many of our carers become a lifeline to our customers, enabling them to live the way they want every day.

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Friendly, expertly trained, qualified carers in Essex

The idea of welcoming a new person into your home and life may seem a little daunting and unsettling at first. With a handpicked live-in carer, matched perfectly to you, your life can stay much the same as before. We walk you through each step of the way and place up most importance on matching you with someone you feel the most comfortable with and who understands your routines, likes and interests.

Before beginning their work with us, all our carers take part in an intensive training programme at our Centre of Excellence where they develop a wide knowledge of personal care through to complex condition-led care.

But the training does not stop there. Every Helping Hands carer takes part in ongoing training to boost their knowledge and experience across a wide range of areas, from dementia care to complex care requirements. All Helping Hands carers are DBS checked and trained to help you or your loved one remain independent in their home, whilst giving you the level of live-in care that you require.

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Areas across Essex that we cover:

Abberton	Abbess Roding	Abridge
Barking	Barnston	Barrow Hill
Chelmsford	Chigwell	Chipping Ongar
Colchester	Doddinghurst	Dovercourt
Downham	Dunmow	East Mersea
East Tilbury	Elmdon	Finchingfield
Horsley Cross	Leigh-on-Sea	Lexden
North Shoebury	Stambourne	Southend-on-Sea
Stanway	Tollesbury	Toothill
Basildon

Supporting communities across Essex

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

FAQs

Home care in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex.

Home care in Essex 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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Branch information

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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