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Visiting care and home care in Gravesend

If you or a loved one are at a stage of life where you might benefit from additional support to help you manage from day to day, home care could be a great option for you. At Helping Hands, our Gravesend carers can provide home care on both a live-in and visiting basis – with care packages starting from just 30 minutes per week, and always fully designed around you. All of our services are independently regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), providing you with full peace of mind about the quality of care you can expect from us each and every day.

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Quality care supporting families in Gravesend

Our carers provide a wide range of support across Gravesend, 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

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Carefully selected carers with compassion and empathy

Flexible support tailored to individual needs

Home care services available in Gravesend

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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Understanding care costs

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

Supporting people living in Gravesend

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

Katrina Leckie

Branch Care Manager

I oversee the daily operations of our service, managing office and care staff, ensuring compliance with internal and CQC standards, and providing high-quality, personalized care...

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Alison Jones

Area Care Manager

As an area care manager, I have operational and financial responsibility for the branches in my region. It is my role to lead and motivate...

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Paul Sewell

Head of Operations

Paul Sewell is the Head of Operations for East.

Matt Bristow

Divisional Director

As the Divisional Director, it is my role to lead a hugely skilled care team operating in London, Essex and the South East, ensuring the...

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Fully regulated care supporting Gravesend

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

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High quality home care in Gravesend

At Helping Hands, we’re proud of our reputation as the UK’s leading home care provider, which has been built on the consistent excellence of our services. Our Gravesend care team is local to you, but benefits from the wider support and expertise of a national care provider. We believe this blend allows us to offer a uniquely exceptional care service which combines a personal, bespoke approach from local carers with the experience and insight that only a larger care provider can deliver. From your first phone call to our friendly customer support team, we’ll make sure every decision that’s taken regarding your care has you at the centre, and will monitor your condition and circumstances in case any prompt changes need to be made to your support.

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24/7 live in care support

If you’re currently receiving visiting care but are perhaps starting to find you now require a more comprehensive level of support, you may wish to consider switching to live-in care. Live-in care is a brilliant option for anyone who needs round-the-clock assistance and attention, but would naturally prefer to remain in their own home rather than move into residential care. Coming to terms with your loved one no longer being able to look after themselves is never easy, and you may feel like the last thing you want is to have a stranger living in their home with them. We take a sensitive, compassionate approach to live-in care, where we’ll help your loved one find a live-in carer who is compatible with their personality and interests, and your carer will ensure your personal space is respected at all times so it doesn’t feel like they’re living on top of you.

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Why Helping Hands is better than a care agency in Gravesend

We’re a private care provider, rather than a care agency, which means we can offer a number of guarantees that many agencies don’t. For instance, we employ every single one of our carers directly, so you know they’ve been fully vetted and expertly trained by our care experts in Gravesend. We also promise a fully-managed service, which means that if one of your regular carers is taken sick or needs a break, we’ll always replace them with another carer for the same time slot.

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Qualified carers providing a variety of care services in Gravesend

Our wonderful carers truly are at the centre of everything that makes our care services so widely loved and trusted. We’re very selective about who we recruit to our Gravesend team, and that’s because we believe it takes a really exceptional person to be a great carer. We only hire people who display natural compassion and empathy in their assessment, and who are genuinely passionate about making a difference to people’s lives. Our rigorous training and vetting process not only ensures that we’re recruiting the right sort of people, but also provides every new carer with industry-leading skills and knowledge that allows them to offer a wide range of care services to people with varying needs.

Supporting communities across Gravesend

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

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FAQs

Home care in Gravesend 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 Gravesend 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 Gravesend.

Home care in Gravesend 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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2 Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Gravesend, ME14 1JL

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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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