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Visiting care and home care in Fordingbridge

Sandwiched between the New Forest and Cranborne Chase, residents of Fordingbridge are spoiled for choice when it comes to local areas of natural beauty. That’s why, when the need for home care arises, we’d love to help you stay in your own home and continue enjoying your wonderful rural surroundings. Our care focuses on allowing you to be as independent as possible and maintain the way of life you wish to follow, whatever that may look like. We don’t believe that having care means you need to suddenly stop doing the things you enjoy, such as having loved ones over for a cuppa or going for a scenic stroll in the forest, so our carers will always go above and beyond to support you in whatever ways you require. And, for your peace of mind, we’re fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), so you know your support will only ever be of the very highest standard.

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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.

Quality care supporting families in Fordingbridge

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

    While we do not have a physical branch in Fordingbridge, care in the area is coordinated by our Swindon branch, working with carers who support people across the local community.

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    Jayne Knight

    Branch Care Manager

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    Sophie Parker

    Head of Operations

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    Adam Wilkins

    Divisional Director

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    Fully regulated care supporting Fordingbridge

    Care services supporting families in Fordingbridge are delivered by our Swindon branch, which is fully regulated by the CQC.

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    High quality home care in Fordingbridge

    Our Fordingbridge carers are committed to ensuring every aspect of our home care is as brilliant as it possibly can be. From your very first phone call to our friendly customer support team, we’ll make sure you’re at the heart of every decision that’s taken regarding your care. We’re passionate about ensuring our care focuses on the specific needs and preferences of each individual customer – whether you require support for a certain condition, or simply like your eggs done a particular way with your breakfast. It’s our attention to detail and the dedication of our brilliant carers that make our care services so popular and effective.

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    24/7 live in care support

    One of the care services we provide is live-in care, where a carer from our Fordingbridge team will come and live in your home with you and offer round-the-clock support. Live-in care gives you the unique opportunity to have one of our wonderful, expertly-trained carers come to live with you in your home and provide you with round-the-clock support and companionship. They’ll be able to support you all throughout the day and even overnight, ensuring you and your loved ones can have complete peace of mind about your well-being. We know that having a stranger come to live with you in your home can be a big step to take, so we’ll help you choose a carer who shares your personality, likes and hobbies so that you can really enjoy spending time with them.

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    Why Helping Hands is better than a care agency in Fordingbridge

    Helping Hands are a private care provider, rather than a care agency. This means we’re able to provide our customers with a number of guarantees about what they can expect from their care – and their carers. For instance, unlike many agencies, we employ every single one of our carers directly, so you know they’ve been through our rigorous vetting process and have each received our industry-leading carer training. We also pay them a salary, which means you won’t ever need to worry about handling payments or spend time filling out mountains of paperwork. We firmly believe that by employing every carer directly, we’re able to offer a smoother service where your carer devotes their time and energy to providing you with the best support possible.

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    Qualified carers providing a variety of care services in Fordingbridge

    Our Fordingbridge branch comprises a team of exceptional carers who truly are at the heart of everything our customers love about our care service. Every Helping Hands carer has been carefully vetted, and must go through our rigorous recruitment and assessment process before joining us. Then, when they start, all new carers enrol on our industry-renowned carer training programme, where they’re equipped to provide a wide range of care services to people with varying needs, and will continue to participate in regular refresher courses so that their knowledge and skillset are updated proactively.

    Supporting communities across Fordingbridge

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

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    FAQs

    Home care in Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge.

    Home care in Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge, 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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    Branch information
    Address

    Helping Hands Swindon, 126 Commercial Road, Wiltshire, SN1 5PL

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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